Technical insights and best practices for Server Administration
Is your Apache server choking on concurrent connections? We dissect the architecture of a high-performance Nginx reverse proxy, optimizing buffers, timeouts, and kernel parameters for the Norwegian hosting market.
Stop relying on 'security through obscurity'. From configuring rigid iptables to navigating Norwegian privacy laws, this guide covers the mandatory steps to secure your VPS against modern botnets and brute-force attacks.
OpenVZ might be cheap, but shared kernels introduce unpredictable latency. Here is why KVM is the only architecture for serious systems architects in Norway.
Is your Norway VPS choking under load? We dissect the hidden costs of OpenVZ 'burstable RAM', analyze /proc/user_beancounters, and explain why serious systems architects are migrating to KVM and Xen for true isolation.
Data loss isn't a possibility; it's a certainty waiting to happen. Learn how to script bulletproof automated backups using rsync, mysqldump, and cron, specifically tailored for the strict data retention standards of 2011.
A battle-hardened guide to securing your CentOS and Debian servers against automated botnets. Covers SSH locking, iptables configuration, and Fail2Ban, specifically tailored for the Norwegian hosting landscape in 2011.
Is your server swapping under load? We dive deep into the architecture of PHP-FPM, available natively in PHP 5.3.3+, and show you how to configure Nginx on CentOS 6 to handle thousands of concurrent connections without melting your hardware.
RAID is not a backup. Learn how to script robust, automated off-site backups using rsync, mysqldump, and GPG to comply with Norwegian data laws and survive catastrophic failure.
Is your Apache server hitting max clients while RAM usage spikes? Learn how to deploy Nginx as a high-performance reverse proxy to handle static assets and concurrency, specifically tailored for Norwegian infrastructure needs.
Is your server waiting on the disk? We analyze disk latency, the rise of SSDs in virtualization, and why data sovereignty under the Norwegian Personal Data Act matters more than ever.
RAID is not a backup. Stop relying on hope and start scripting robust, automated disaster recovery solutions using rsync, Cron, and off-site replication compliant with Norwegian regulations.
In the era of the C10k problem, choosing the right web server is critical for survival. We benchmark the heavy-lifting of Apache 2.2 against the lightweight agility of Lighttpd 1.4 to see which daemon deserves to run on your Norwegian VPS.
A battle-hardened guide to configuring Postfix on Debian Squeeze. We cover anti-spam tactics, I/O bottlenecks, and navigating Norwegian data compliance without losing your mind.
Is your 'Cloud' storage choking your database? We analyze the reality of SAN latency, virtualized I/O bottlenecks, and how to tune CentOS 6 for raw throughput in the Nordic infrastructure market.
Learn how to implement military-grade server monitoring using Nagios and Munin. We cover installation, custom configuration, and why hardware stability is crucial for accurate reporting.
Is Apache's memory footprint killing your server? Learn how to deploy Nginx as a reverse proxy to handle thousands of concurrent connections on limited hardware. A battle-tested guide for 2011's systems administrators.
Stop waking up to crashed servers. A battle-hardened SysAdmin's guide to configuring Nagios for alerts and Munin for trending on CentOS 5, ensuring your Norwegian VPS infrastructure stays stable.
Stop letting Apache kill your RAM. Learn how to deploy Nginx as a reverse proxy to handle thousands of concurrent connections while keeping your backend data within Norwegian borders.
Is your Apache server choking on RAM? We benchmark the industry standard against the lightweight contender, Lighttpd, to help you survive the Slashdot effect without breaking the bank.
Stop trusting your critical business email to shared hosting black holes. Learn how to deploy a hardened Postfix server on CentOS 6, configure rDNS correctly, and navigate Norwegian data retention laws without losing your mind.
Stop relying on angry customer emails to track downtime. We deploy a battle-tested monitoring stack using Munin for trending and Nagios for alerting, specifically tuned for the Nordic high-performance hosting market.
Is your VPS oversold? We dive deep into the /proc/user_beancounters to reveal why OpenVZ environments often fail under load and why hardware virtualization is the professional choice for Norwegian systems.
Raw logs don't lie, but they are impossible to read. Learn how to deploy AWStats on CentOS 5/6, comply with Datatilsynet privacy rules, and why dedicated I/O is critical for log parsing.
Client-side analytics lie. Bots, script-blockers, and timeouts skew your data. Learn how to deploy AWStats 7.0 for forensic-level traffic analysis, and why high I/O throughput is non-negotiable for log parsing.
Is Apache choking your server's RAM? Learn how to deploy Nginx as a reverse proxy to handle thousands of concurrent connections while keeping your backend lean. A guide for serious sysadmins in the Nordic region.
In the wild west of the 2011 internet, a default Linux install survives about 10 minutes before compromise. Here is the battle-tested roadmap to locking down your server using iptables, SSH keys, and common sense.
Is Apache's process-based model killing your RAM? We benchmark the heavy-hitter against the event-driven challenger, Lighttpd, to see which server architecture handles the C10k problem best on Norwegian infrastructure.
Raw access logs are useless if you can't read them. Learn how to deploy AWStats for granular traffic analysis without killing your disk I/O, tailored for Norwegian compliance standards.
Tired of 'noisy neighbors' killing your database performance? We analyze why Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) technology outperforms legacy containers like OpenVZ, especially for high-traffic Norwegian businesses.
Is your Apache server choking under load? Learn how to deploy Nginx 1.0 as a reverse proxy to handle thousands of concurrent connections while keeping your backend lean. A production-ready guide for 2011.