Technical insights and best practices for DevOps & Infrastructure
Step-by-step guide to setting up a modern CI/CD pipeline using Firecracker MicroVMs.
Physics beats marketing. Learn why routing local Norwegian traffic through Frankfurt is a strategic failure, and how to build a high-performance Regional Edge architecture using CoolVDS, K3s, and WireGuard.
Default K8s networking is a recipe for latency and security holes. We dissect CNI choices (Cilium vs Calico), the Gateway API shift, and how to optimize packet flow specifically for Norwegian infrastructure.
Stop waiting 20 minutes for deployments. A battle-hardened guide to cutting build times using Docker layer caching, tmpfs optimization, and local Norwegian NVMe infrastructure.
Public cloud FaaS introduces latency and unpredictable costs. Learn how to deploy a private, high-performance serverless architecture using K3s and OpenFaaS on NVMe-backed infrastructure in Norway.
Standard logs won't save you when production melts down. Learn how to build a GDPR-compliant, self-hosted observability stack using Prometheus, Grafana, and eBPF on bare-metal capable VPS architecture.
Logs aren't enough when your production database locks up at 3 AM. We break down how to build a robust APM stack using OpenTelemetry and Prometheus on bare-metal-class VPS in Norway.
A battle-hardened comparison of container orchestrators for Norwegian infrastructure. We analyze overhead, latency, and why fast NVMe storage is non-negotiable for etcd stability.
A battle-hardened guide to debugging K8s packet flows, choosing the right CNI in 2024, and understanding why underlying hardware defines your cluster's true latency.
The BSL licensing shift shook the DevOps world. In this guide, we detail the technical migration path to OpenTofu, covering state encryption, provider compatibility, and why open IaC matters for Norwegian infrastructure.
Serverless doesn't mean no servers—it usually means unpredictable bills and cold starts. Discover how to architect a private Serverless platform using K3s and OpenFaaS on high-performance NVMe infrastructure in Norway.
Stop bleeding budget on proprietary observability tools. A battle-hardened guide to deploying a production-grade OpenTelemetry and Grafana stack on high-I/O NVMe VPS in Oslo, ensuring GDPR compliance and sub-millisecond ingestion.
A battle-hardened guide to debugging Kubernetes networking. We cover eBPF implementation, CoreDNS optimization, and why underlying hardware in Oslo dictates your cluster's fate.
Think your containers are secure just because they are isolated? Think again. We dissect the critical security layers required for Norwegian infrastructure, from kernel capabilities to network policies, and why your underlying VPS architecture determines your true risk profile.
Service Meshes add security and observability but can destroy latency. Here is how to implement Linkerd or Istio correctly on high-performance infrastructure without waking up at 3 AM.
Stop manually SSH-ing into production. This guide details battle-tested GitOps workflows using ArgoCD and Kustomize, specifically tailored for low-latency implementations in the Nordic region.
CPU usage is a vanity metric. Real observability requires dissecting P95 latency, understanding steal time, and knowing why your code waits on I/O. Here is the battle-tested guide to APM on Linux infrastructure.
A deep dive into optimizing Kubernetes networking for high-performance workloads. We analyze CNI choices, Gateway API implementations, and why underlying hardware defines your overlay network's success.
Stop guessing why your application is slow. We dive deep into the USE method, Prometheus configuration, and infrastructure bottlenecks to secure 99.99% uptime in the Norwegian market.
A battle-hardened comparison of container orchestration tools for 2024. We analyze performance overhead, etcd latency requirements, and why running K3s on NVMe-backed VDS in Norway might be your superior alternative to hyperscaler managed K8s.
Stop watching the progress bar. We analyze how disk I/O and network latency strangle CI/CD performance and how to cut build times by 60% using proper caching strategies and NVMe-backed runners.
Kubernetes isn't a silver bullet. We benchmark K8s, Nomad, and Swarm against the unique latency and compliance constraints of the Norwegian hosting market to determine the true TCO for DevOps teams.
Stop managing servers manually. We dissect a production-grade GitOps pipeline using ArgoCD and GitLab, specifically optimized for data sovereignty and low-latency performance in Norway.
Stop over-engineering your infrastructure. We benchmark Kubernetes, K3s, and Docker Swarm on Norwegian metal to see what actually handles the load without bankrupting your latency budget.
Default Kubernetes networking is a ticking time bomb for latency and security. We dissect CNI choices, eBPF implementation, and Gateway API transitions for Norwegian infrastructure.
Centralized clouds in Frankfurt are failing your Nordic real-time applications. This is the technical blueprint for deploying high-performance edge nodes using KVM, WireGuard, and optimized Nginx configs.
Stop relying on ClickOps. This guide details battle-tested GitOps workflows using ArgoCD and Kubernetes, specifically tailored for Norwegian infrastructure requirements and GDPR compliance.
Stop guessing why your production server is stalling. We dive deep into using eBPF tools (BCC, bpftrace) to debug latency and I/O bottlenecks on Linux, explaining why true KVM virtualization is non-negotiable for modern observability.
Kubernetes networking is often treated as magic until it breaks. We dissect the packet flow, compare CNIs like Cilium vs. Calico, and explain why underlying VDS performance defines your cluster's stability in 2024.
Microservices are great until network chaos sets in. Learn how to implement a Service Mesh (Istio/Linkerd) without destroying performance, utilizing CoolVDS's high-performance NVMe infrastructure for the specific needs of the Norwegian market.