Technical insights and best practices for Server Administration
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. 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.
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.
Tired of 'burst' RAM promises and noisy neighbors? We dissect why Xen paravirtualization is the superior choice over OpenVZ for mission-critical hosting in 2010.
Data loss isn't a question of if, but when. In this 2010 guide, we break down robust automated backup scripts using rsync and cron, specifically tailored for Norwegian infrastructure standards.
Is your Apache server choking on RAM? Learn how to deploy Nginx as a front-end reverse proxy on Ubuntu 10.04 or CentOS 5 to handle thousands of concurrent connections while keeping latency low across the Nordic region.
RAID is not a backup. In this guide, we script robust, automated off-site backups using rsync and MySQL tools. Protect your data against hardware failure and human error while adhering to Norwegian data compliance standards.
Is your single Apache server ready for a traffic spike? Learn how to deploy HAProxy 1.4 for robust load balancing and failover. We cover Layer 7 switching, configuration strategies, and why low-latency hardware in Oslo matters for Norwegian businesses.
Is your site crawling during peak traffic? We dissect the technical reality of Shared Hosting overselling versus the dedicated isolation of a VPS. Learn why I/O wait times and kernel resource limits matter more than marketing fluff.
Is your 512MB VPS actually yours? We crack open /proc/user_beancounters to reveal the reality of overselling, kernel sharing, and why serious Norwegian deployments need honest virtualization.
Tired of mysterious 'failcnt' errors and noisy neighbors killing your database performance? We break down why Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) is superior to OpenVZ for serious hosting infrastructure.
Apache struggling under load? Learn how to deploy Nginx as a reverse proxy on Ubuntu 10.04 to handle thousands of concurrent connections while keeping your Norwegian user data secure and compliant.
RAID is not a backup. In this deep dive, we explore automated disaster recovery strategies for 2010, covering mysqldump locking, rsync over SSH, and compliance with Norway's Personal Data Act.
Is your Apache server ready for a traffic spike, or will it swap to death? We break down how to implement robust load balancing with HAProxy 1.4 on CentOS 5 to keep your uptime at 99.99%.
Is the 'Slashdot Effect' killing your Apache server? Learn how to implement robust software load balancing using HAProxy 1.4 on CentOS 5 to handle high traffic loads without buying expensive hardware appliances.
Is your Apache server choking on concurrent connections? Learn how to deploy Nginx 0.8 as a lightweight reverse proxy to handle high loads, improve latency across Norway, and keep your sysadmin sanity intact.
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.
Is your site crawling during peak hours? We dissect the architectural bottlenecks of shared hosting and explain why dedicated resources via a VPS are the only path to stability in 2010.
Client-side tracking misses bots, hotlinkers, and errors. Reclaim your data sovereignty by deploying AWStats on a VDS. Here is the 2010 guide to server-side analytics.
Stop flying blind with your infrastructure. Learn how to configure Nagios for alerting and Munin for trending, ensuring your Norwegian VPS performs when it counts.
Is Apache eating all your RAM? Learn how to deploy Nginx as a reverse proxy on Ubuntu 10.04 LTS to handle concurrent connections efficiently while keeping your data safe within Norway's borders.
RAID is not a backup. Discover the battle-hardened bash scripts and rsync strategies required to secure your Norwegian infrastructure against data loss in 2010.
Sick of 'burst RAM' promises and noisy neighbors? We break down why Xen paravirtualization is the only choice for stability in 2010, featuring deep dives into kernel tuning and storage I/O strategies.
Apache is eating your RAM and your site is swapping. Learn how to deploy Nginx as a reverse proxy in front of your heavy application servers to handle thousands of concurrent connections on CoolVDS.
Is your site crawling during peak hours? It’s likely the 'noisy neighbor' effect. We dissect the technical limitations of shared hosting and why switching to a Xen-based VPS in Oslo is the only move for stability in 2010.
Is Apache MaxClients killing your server? Learn how to deploy Nginx as a reverse proxy to handle thousands of concurrent connections while keeping your backend lean. A guide for serious systems architects targeting the Nordic infrastructure.
Sending email is easy; landing in the Inbox is war. Here is a battle-tested guide to configuring Postfix on CentOS 5, securing your reputation, and why clean IPs matter more than your config.