All articles tagged with High Availability
Vendor lock-in is the silent killer of agility. With GDPR enforcement looming in 2018, reliance on a single US provider is a strategic risk. Here is how to architect a hybrid solution using KVM, HAProxy, and Terraform.
In the heat of the 2017 container wars, choosing between Kubernetes and Docker Swarm determines your infrastructure's fate. We analyze performance, complexity, and why underlying hardware like NVMe storage is critical for cluster stability.
Multi-cloud isn't just a buzzword; it's an economic necessity. We analyze the TCO of splitting workloads between hyperscalers and local high-performance KVM instances, focusing on latency, GDPR preparedness, and raw NVMe performance.
Microservices solve development bottlenecks but create operational nightmares. Learn how to implement a Service Mesh with Linkerd to fix latency and observability before the GDPR deadline hits.
When 'adding more RAM' stops working, you need a strategy. We dissect database sharding architectures relevant to high-traffic European workloads in 2017.
We benchmark the complexity and performance of Kubernetes 1.5 against Docker Swarm Mode. Learn which orchestrator fits your Norwegian infrastructure stack before the GDPR deadline hits.
When vertical scaling hits the ceiling, sharding is the only way out. We explore practical sharding strategies using MySQL 5.7 and ProxySQL, tailored for low-latency infrastructure in Norway.
When your monolithic database hits the vertical ceiling, sharding is the nuclear option. We explore hash-based vs. range-based strategies, implementation patterns in MySQL 5.7, and why low-latency infrastructure in Oslo is critical for distributed data consistency.
Migrating a live database is open-heart surgery. This guide covers battle-tested strategies using MySQL replication, SSH tunneling, and NVMe-backed storage to eliminate downtime for Norwegian mission-critical systems.
When vertical scaling hits the wall, sharding is your only exit. We explore key-based and range-based partitioning, handling cross-shard JOINs, and why low-latency infrastructure is non-negotiable for distributed data layers.
Stop managing retry logic in your application code. A battle-hardened guide to implementing the emerging Service Mesh pattern using Linkerd and Consul on high-performance Norwegian infrastructure.
Is your entire infrastructure held hostage by a single US hyperscaler? We break down a battle-tested architecture using local Norwegian VPS for core data stability and public cloud for burst capacity—featuring real config examples for HAProxy and Ansible.
Vertical scaling has a ceiling. When your MySQL instance starts choking on write-heavy loads, it's time to talk about sharding. We explore consistent hashing, topology planning, and why network latency in Oslo matters more than you think.
Is relying solely on AWS or Azure a ticking time bomb for your CTO? We analyze how to leverage Terraform and local Norwegian infrastructure to build a resilient, compliant multi-provider architecture without breaking the bank.
When vertical scaling hits the ceiling, sharding is the only path forward. A deep dive into partitioning strategies, consistent hashing, and infrastructure considerations for 2016.
Relying solely on AWS or Azure creates a single point of failure and latency issues for Scandinavian users. Here is how to architect a redundant, compliant multi-cloud stack using Ansible and local infrastructure.
Latency kills conversion. We explore practical edge computing architectures available today—from MQTT aggregation to Varnish caching—to keep your Norwegian traffic fast and compliant.
We benchmark the complexity and performance of Kubernetes 1.2 against Docker Swarm and Mesos. Discover why raw infrastructure latency matters more than your orchestration tool choice for Nordic deployments.
When your master database hits the I/O ceiling, adding RAM won't save you. We dissect practical sharding strategies for MySQL and PostgreSQL, specifically tailored for high-performance infrastructure in the Nordic region.
Microservices solve code complexity but introduce network chaos. This guide dissects the 'Service Mesh' pattern using Consul and HAProxy to stabilize distributed systems on high-performance Linux VPS infrastructure.
It is March 2016. Microservices are exploding, and your latency is skyrocketing. Here is how to tune Nginx and the Linux kernel for sub-millisecond routing on high-performance KVM VPS infrastructure in Norway.
When vertical scaling hits the wall, sharding is your only exit. We explore application-level sharding strategies, critical MySQL 5.7 configurations, and why low-latency infrastructure in Norway is non-negotiable for distributed data layers.
When your primary master hits 100% I/O wait, vertical scaling stops working. We explore practical sharding strategies using MySQL 5.7, ProxySQL, and KVM architecture to maintain sub-millisecond latency for Norwegian workloads.
A battle-hardened guide to database sharding strategies using MySQL 5.7 and MongoDB 3.2. We cover application-level partitioning, UUID vs. Ticket Servers, and why low-latency infrastructure in Norway is critical for distributed consistency.
Migrating a production database doesn't have to be a game of Russian Roulette. We explore master-slave replication strategies, Percona XtraBackup, and the critical role of NVMe storage in reducing replication lag for Norwegian enterprises.
Hardcoded IPs are the enemy of uptime. Learn how to implement a dynamic service discovery architecture (the precursor to the 'Service Mesh') using Consul, HAProxy, and Docker on high-performance KVM instances.
AWS Lambda is trending, but cold starts and the Safe Harbor collapse make public cloud risky for Norwegian business. Learn to architect a private, container-based event system on high-performance VPS.
Stop praying during deployments. Learn how to architect fail-safe canary releases using HAProxy weighting and Nginx split_clients to route traffic safely. Essential reading for Norwegian DevOps teams navigating the post-Safe Harbor landscape.
Microservices are trending, but network complexity is the silent killer. Learn how to implement a robust service discovery and load balancing layer—the precursor to a 'service mesh'—using tools available right now in late 2015.
With the recent invalidation of Safe Harbor, data locality is critical. Learn when to shard your MySQL architecture and why vertical scaling on Norwegian NVMe infrastructure might be the smarter move in late 2015.