All articles tagged with virtualization
Standard containers share a kernel, making them a security liability for high-compliance workloads. Learn how to implement Kata Containers v3 on Kubernetes for VM-grade isolation without sacrificing agility, specifically tailored for Norwegian privacy standards.
Stop paying the AWS Lambda premium. Learn how to deploy Amazon's Firecracker MicroVMs on bare-metal capable VPS infrastructure for millisecond boot times and strict isolation.
With NVIDIA H100 shortages squeezing European startups, smart CTOs are looking at AMD's Instinct roadmap. Here is a technical deep-dive on running PyTorch on ROCm, KVM GPU passthrough, and why Norway is the best place to host power-hungry AI workloads in 2023.
It is 2017, and TensorFlow 1.0 has changed the game. But throwing a Titan X at your model is useless if your I/O is choking the pipeline. Here is how to architecture a training stack that actually saturates the bus, strictly for Norwegian data compliance.
Is your AWS bill spiraling? Discover actionable strategies to slash hosting costs by up to 60% through rightsizing, KVM virtualization, and leveraging Norwegian data sovereignty. Includes Nginx tuning and kernel optimization scripts.
The cloud promise of "pay-as-you-go" often turns into "pay-for-what-you-forgot." We dissect the real TCO of hosting, from eliminating zombie instances to leveraging KVM for predictable performance in the Norwegian market.
Cloud bills are spiraling. From rightsizing KVM instances to leveraging the new PHP 7 runtime, here is how a pragmatic CTO reduces infrastructure TCO while navigating the 2016 data sovereignty minefield.
It’s 2016, and containers are eating the world. But if you are blindly running `docker run` as root, you are inviting disaster. Here is the battle-hardened guide to locking down containers on Norwegian infrastructure.
With the recent invalidation of Safe Harbor, relying on US-based cloud giants is a legal and financial risk. Learn how to optimize costs by right-sizing infrastructure, tuning MySQL 5.6 for SSDs, and leveraging Norwegian data sovereignty.
It's July 2015, and everyone is rushing to containerize. But running the Docker daemon as root without KVM isolation is a ticking time bomb. Here is the battle-hardened guide to securing your stack in Norway.
Cloud flexibility often masks financial inefficiency. Learn how to audit your Linux infrastructure, tune Nginx and MySQL 5.6 for lower resource usage, and why hosting in Norway offers a TCO advantage.
Docker is exploding in popularity, but standard configurations leave gaping security holes. We explore kernel isolation, Shellshock mitigation, and why running containers on KVM-based VPS is critical for Norwegian data compliance.
Containerization is revolutionizing deployment, but the security model in 2014 is still the Wild West. From Shellshock mitigation to kernel namespaces, here is how to run Docker securely on Norwegian infrastructure without exposing root.
Docker 1.2 is here, but managing containers across multiple hosts is still the Wild West. We compare Fig, CoreOS Fleet, and the emerging Kubernetes to see what actually works in production.
Containerization is exploding, but the shared kernel model exposes risks. We dissect namespaces, cgroups, and why wrapping your containers in a KVM VPS is the only sane choice for production.
Cloud flexibility shouldn't mean bankruptcy. We dissect the hidden costs of AWS and legacy VPS, exploring how KVM architecture, SSD utilization, and local Norwegian peering can cut your TCO by 40%.
Cloud bills in 2014 are spiraling out of control. Learn how to optimize Linux kernels, tune Nginx, and leverage Norwegian infrastructure to cut hosting costs by 40% without sacrificing performance.
With the release of Docker 1.0, everyone wants to containerize. But as a sysadmin managing Norwegian infrastructure, I see gaping security holes. Here is how to lock down LXC and Docker using AppArmor, capabilities, and the right virtualization layer.
In the wake of Heartbleed and Snowden, data sovereignty and uptime are critical. Here is a battle-tested guide to DR using MySQL 5.6 GTID, Lsyncd, and KVM isolation on Norwegian soil.
RAID is not a backup. In this deep dive, we explore disaster recovery strategies for Norwegian businesses using CentOS 6, MySQL replication, and KVM isolation. Learn how to keep your data safe from hardware failure and Datatilsynet audits.
Docker 0.9 has changed deployment, but networking across multiple hosts remains a nightmare. We dive deep into manual OVS bridging and GRE tunnels to build a scalable cluster before orchestration tools catch up.
Docker is generating hype, but is version 0.7 ready for your production workloads? We analyze the container landscape from a Norwegian systems architect's perspective, comparing stability, isolation, and the necessity of KVM backbones.
The perimeter is dead. Following the recent Snowden leaks, relying on firewalls alone is negligence. Learn how to implement a Zero-Trust model using KVM, OpenVPN, and aggressive iptables rules to secure your Norwegian VPS.
We benchmark the leading container technologies of 2013. Discover why raw LXC performance beats OpenVZ overhead and how to manage isolation without melting your kernel.
Cloud scalability often leads to bill shock. We dissect the 2013 virtualization landscape, moving beyond 'burstable' resources to tangible KVM optimization, SSD leverage, and LEMP stack tuning to cut monthly hosting overhead without sacrificing I/O.
Container virtualization (LXC/OpenVZ) offers speed, but shared kernels invite disaster. Learn how to harden your isolation, drop kernel capabilities, and why KVM might be the safer bet for critical Norwegian workloads.
Is your monolithic LAMP stack crumbling under traffic? Learn how to decouple services using Nginx and KVM without incurring massive latency penalties in the Nordic region.
A deep dive into server virtualization strategies for 2013. We compare container-based virtualization (LXC, OpenVZ) against full hardware virtualization (KVM) and explain why kernel isolation is critical for Norwegian enterprises.
A deep dive into optimizing virtual network throughput using Linux bridging, virtio, and VLAN tagging for high-performance clusters in the Nordic region.
We benchmark the stability and isolation differences between container technologies like OpenVZ/LXC and full hardware virtualization (KVM) to determine what actually belongs in production.