All articles tagged with centos 5
Is your cheap VPS actually a performance trap? We analyze the 'noisy neighbor' effect in OpenVZ, the nightmare of User Bean Counters, and why true resource isolation is critical for Norwegian business infrastructure.
Stop letting noisy neighbors kill your database performance. We dissect why Xen paravirtualization is the only serious choice for stability, how to tune DomU for high loads, and why hosting in Norway matters for your I/O.
Burst RAM is a lie. We analyze why Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) offers the isolation and stability required for mission-critical hosting in 2011, comparing it against OpenVZ and Xen PV.
If your server has a public IP, it's being scanned right now. We cover essential iptables rules, SSH key authentication, and the architectural security benefits of KVM over OpenVZ for Norwegian hosting.
Downtime is inevitable, but waking up to a crashed server at 8 AM is a choice. Learn how to combine Nagios for alerts and Munin for trends to build a military-grade monitoring stack on Linux.
Raw access logs tell the truth, but they are impossible to read. Learn how to configure AWStats for granular traffic insight, optimize Perl execution for large datasets, and ensure Norwegian privacy compliance without killing your I/O.
Google Analytics misses 10-20% of your traffic. Learn how to deploy AWStats for server-side truth, optimize Perl execution for large log files, and keep your data compliant with Norwegian privacy standards.
Forget Sendmail. This guide covers deploying a hardened Postfix SMTP server with SASL auth and SPF records on a Norwegian VPS, ensuring your emails actually land in the Inbox.
Stop guessing why your server crashed. We dive deep into configuring Munin for trending and Nagios for alerting on CentOS 5, ensuring you spot performance bottlenecks before they become outages.
With PHP 5.3.3 finally merging FPM into the core, the days of Apache mod_php bloating your RAM are numbered. We analyze the performance gains of switching to Nginx + PHP-FPM and how to tune your worker pools for low-latency delivery in Oslo.
Public WiFi is a security minefield. Learn how to deploy a military-grade OpenVPN tunnel on a Norwegian VPS to secure your data against sniffers while keeping latency practically non-existent.
With Oracle's recent acquisition of Sun, the database landscape has shifted. We compare MySQL 5.1 against PostgreSQL 8.4 to help you decide which engine belongs on your Norwegian VPS.
Stop relying on default configurations. This guide covers the critical steps to secure CentOS 5 and Ubuntu 10.04 servers, from iptables to SSH keys, tailored for the Norwegian hosting landscape.
Stop getting blacklisted. A battle-tested guide to configuring Postfix for maximum deliverability and security in the Norwegian hosting landscape, focusing on clean IP reputation and strict relay controls.
Secure your remote connections against packet sniffers. A battle-tested guide to OpenVPN installation, iptables routing, and avoiding common virtualization pitfalls in 2010.
A raw, battle-hardened look at why Xen hypervisors beat OpenVZ containers for mission-critical hosting in Norway. No overselling, just guaranteed RAM and true isolation.
Tired of your legitimate business emails landing in junk folders? This guide covers the essential Postfix configuration, RBL integration, and infrastructure requirements to ensure deliverability and compliance with Norwegian data laws.
Is your budget VPS slowing down during peak hours? We dive into the kernel-level differences between OpenVZ containers and Xen virtualization to explain why 'guaranteed resources' are often anything but.
Your default install is vulnerable. From iptables policies to SSH keys, here is the battle-tested roadmap to securing your Norwegian VPS against brute-force attacks and script kiddies.
Stop script kiddies cold. A battle-hardened guide to locking down CentOS 5 and Ubuntu 10.04 servers, configuring iptables, and navigating Norwegian data privacy laws.
The internet is a hostile environment. Learn how to lock down your CentOS or Debian VPS against brute-force attacks and script kiddies using tools like iptables and Fail2Ban, while keeping your data compliant with Datatilsynet standards.
While the industry buzzes about 'The Cloud,' system administrators know the pain of network latency. We analyze why local RAID 10 configurations outperform networked storage for database-heavy applications in the Norwegian market.
A battle-hardened guide to locking down RHEL/CentOS and Debian servers. Learn how to configure iptables, secure SSH, and leverage CoolVDS's architecture for compliance with the Norwegian Personal Data Act.
Forget the 'burst RAM' marketing gimmicks. In 2010, the battle for server stability is won with true isolation. We dissect Xen Paravirtualization (PV), memory management, and why true hardware separation matters for your Norwegian infrastructure.
Is Apache eating all your RAM? Learn how to deploy Nginx as a reverse proxy to offload static content, reduce memory footprint, and handle thousands of concurrent connections on your Linux servers.
Tired of 'Burst RAM' marketing tricks crashing your MySQL service? We dissect the Xen hypervisor, explain why strict resource allocation beats OpenVZ, and how to configure DomU for true stability.
Is your Apache process list eating all your RAM? We benchmark the industry giant against the lightweight challenger, Lighttpd, to determine the best web server architecture for high-traffic Norwegian sites in 2010.
Stop relying on customer complaints to know when your server is down. We dive deep into configuring Nagios 3 and Munin to visualize performance and alert you before the crash happens.
Default installations are a security risk. Learn the critical steps to harden your CentOS and Debian servers using iptables, SSH keys, and Fail2Ban before your IP hits a botnet list.
Client-side trackers miss 30% of your traffic. Learn how to configure AWStats on CentOS and Debian to uncover botnets, bandwidth theft, and 404 errors, ensuring your Norway-based infrastructure remains compliant and performant.