Technical insights and best practices for Server Administration
Is Apache's mod_php strangling your RAM? We dive deep into the newly integrated PHP-FPM in PHP 5.3.3, Nginx reverse proxy configurations, and tuning opcode caches for massive concurrency.
Tired of 'steal time' killing your database performance? We dissect why Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) combined with emerging SSD technology is the only viable architecture for production environments in 2010.
Stop your emails from hitting the spam folder. A battle-tested guide to configuring Postfix, securing Open Relays, and handling RBLs in the Norwegian hosting landscape of 2010.
Stop suffering from noisy neighbors and 'burst' RAM limits. A deep dive into Xen paravirtualization, why it beats containers for stability, and how to configure DomU instances for maximum throughput in the Norwegian market.
Is your Apache server choking on process forks during peak traffic? Learn how to deploy Nginx as a reverse proxy to handle thousands of concurrent connections while keeping your data strictly within Norwegian borders.
A battle-hardened look at OpenVZ containerization in 2010. We dissect /proc/user_beancounters, expose the dangers of overselling, and explain why isolation matters for Norwegian enterprises.
Is your Apache server choking on concurrent connections? Learn how to deploy Nginx as a reverse proxy to handle thousands of requests, reduce RAM usage, and improve latency for Norwegian users.
Is your Apache server choking on MaxClients? Stop throwing RAM at the problem. Learn how to deploy Nginx 0.8.x as a reverse proxy to handle thousands of concurrent connections while keeping your backend lean.
Your server load is spiking, but you don't know why. Learn how to wield `tail`, `awk`, and Apache logs to debug issues instantly, and why high I/O storage matters for logging.
Is your Apache server choking on concurrent connections? We benchmark the industry standard Apache 2.2 against the event-driven challenger Lighttpd 1.4 to determine the best architecture for low-latency hosting in the Nordic region.
Is your Apache server choking on concurrent connections? Learn how to implement Nginx 0.8 as a front-end reverse proxy to handle thousands of users without melting your RAM, specifically tailored for Norwegian high-traffic deployments.
Stop letting 'burstable RAM' and noisy neighbors destroy your MySQL performance. We analyze why Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) is the only serious choice for production environments in Norway.
Is your Apache server choking on Keep-Alive connections? Learn how to deploy Nginx 0.8 as a reverse proxy to offload concurrency, reduce RAM usage, and stabilize your Nordic hosting infrastructure.
Stop letting noisy neighbors kill your MySQL performance. We analyze why KVM's hardware isolation beats OpenVZ containers and why serious System Administrators are migrating to fully isolated kernels.
Stop relying on DNS round-robin. Learn how to implement true Layer 7 load balancing with HAProxy 1.4 to handle traffic spikes, ensure zero-downtime maintenance, and keep your Norwegian infrastructure compliant and responsive.
Google Analytics misses up to 30% of your traffic. Learn how to deploy AWStats on CentOS 5 for forensic-level traffic analysis, maintain compliance with Norwegian privacy laws, and optimize I/O for massive log parsing.
Stop relying on shared hosting for business-critical email. Learn how to configure a secure, high-deliverability Postfix server on a VPS, optimized for the Nordic market.
Is your single Apache server choking on traffic? Learn how to architect a bulletproof load balancing layer using HAProxy 1.4 and Keepalived. We dive deep into configuration, kernel tuning, and why low-latency infrastructure in Norway matters.
Botnets don't sleep. Secure your CentOS and Ubuntu servers with these battle-tested hardening techniques. From iptables to SSH keys, here is how to keep your data safe in compliance with Datatilsynet standards.
Stop relying on burstable RAM. This deep dive into Xen paravirtualization covers kernel tuning, dom0 isolation, and why hardware-backed isolation is the only way to guarantee stability for high-load clusters in Norway.
Is your application choking on 'unlimited' shared hosting? We break down the technical migration to VDS, covering rsync strategies, Xen virtualization, and optimizing I/O for high-load reliability.
Stop gambling with shared kernels. A battle-hardened sysadmin explains why Xen paravirtualization is the only architecture ensuring stability for high-traffic Nordic deployments.
Stop getting blacklisted. A battle-hardened guide to configuring Postfix on Linux, optimizing for deliverability, and complying with Norwegian data laws without losing your mind.
RAID is not a backup. In this deep dive, we explore scripting robust, automated offsite backups using rsync, mysqldump, and cron to satisfy Datatilsynet requirements and save your sanity.
RAID is not a backup. If you are relying on manual tarballs or local copies, you are one typo away from unemployment. Here is the battle-hardened guide to automated, consistent backups using rsync, cron, and a healthy dose of paranoia.
The C10k problem is real. Stop throwing RAM at Apache. Learn how to deploy Nginx 0.8 as a reverse proxy to handle thousands of concurrent connections on your VPS without melting your CPU.
Sending passwords over port 21 is a security nightmare. Learn how to implement chrooted SFTP using OpenSSH's internal-sftp subsystem to secure your file transfers on CentOS and Debian servers.
Stop gambling with oversold resources. We dive deep into the Xen hypervisor, Paravirtualization (PV), and why serious Systems Administrators in Norway choose it over OpenVZ for guaranteed stability and compliance.
Javascript trackers lie. Server logs tell the truth. Learn how to deploy AWStats for granular traffic analysis on CentOS and Debian, and why dedicated I/O is critical for parsing gigabytes of data.
Is Apache 2.2 killing your server's RAM? We benchmark the industry standard against the event-driven challenger, Lighttpd 1.4, to see which web server best handles the C10k problem on Norwegian infrastructure.