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Building a CI/CD Pipeline on CoolVDS

Step-by-step guide to setting up a modern CI/CD pipeline using Firecracker MicroVMs.

Stop Watching Progress Bars: Optimizing CI/CD Pipelines on Norwegian Infrastructure

Waiting 20 minutes for a deployment pipeline to finish isn't just annoying; it kills developer momentum. We dissect the hidden bottlenecks in CI/CDβ€”from I/O wait times to network latencyβ€”and show you how to slash build times using self-hosted runners in Oslo.

Kubernetes vs. Docker Swarm vs. K3s: A 2024 Guide for Norwegian DevOps

Stop over-engineering your infrastructure. We benchmark Kubernetes, K3s, and Docker Swarm on high-performance NVMe VPS to find the pragmatic choice for 2024.

Zero-Downtime Database Migration: A Survival Guide for Norwegian Infrastructure

Migrating terabytes of data without losing a single transaction requires more than just a dump file. Here is a battle-tested strategy for moving PostgreSQL and MySQL workloads to high-performance NVMe infrastructure while keeping Datatilsynet happy.

Architecting High-Availability Monitoring: Prometheus, OTel, and the Norwegian Data Fortress

Don't let silent failures kill your production. A battle-hardened guide to scaling infrastructure monitoring using Prometheus, VictoriaMetrics, and NVMe-backed storage in a GDPR-compliant Norwegian landscape.

Edge Computing in 2024: Why Centralized Cloud is Killing Your Latency (and How to Fix It in Oslo)

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.

Kubernetes Networking is Broken by Default: A Deep Dive for Northern Europe

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.

CI/CD Pipeline Latency: Optimizing Build Infrastructure for Norwegian Teams

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.

Architecting Private Serverless: Beating Cold Starts with Hybrid VDS Patterns

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.

API Gateway Performance Tuning: Squeezing Microseconds Out of NGINX on Linux (2024 Edition)

Most API bottlenecks aren't in your code; they are in your TCP stack. A deep dive into kernel tuning, NGINX worker optimization, and why underlying hardware latency dictates your success in the Nordic market.

Moving 500GB Without Downtime: A Nordic DevOps Guide to Database Migration

Downtime is a choice, not a necessity. A battle-tested guide to migrating MySQL and PostgreSQL workloads to Norwegian infrastructure using replication, not prayer.

Stop Flying Blind: Implementing High-Fidelity APM on Norwegian Infrastructure

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.

Stop Guessing: A Battle-Hardened Guide to APM and Observability in 2024

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.

Kubernetes vs. K3s vs. Docker Swarm: Picking the Right Poison for Production in 2024

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.

Kubernetes Networking Anatomy: From CNI Chaos to Kernel Tuning on Bare Metal

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.

OpenTofu vs. Terraform: Why We Switched (And How to Migrate in 2024)

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.

The Serverless Trap: Building High-Performance FaaS on Bare-Metal VPS

Serverless doesn't mean no serversβ€”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.

Beyond the SaaS Tax: Building a High-Performance APM Stack 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.

Kubernetes Networking Deep Dive: Solving Latency & CNI Chaos in 2024

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.

Container Breakouts Are Real: Hardening Docker & K8s for Nordic Enterprises

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.

Surviving the Service Mesh Nightmare: A Practical Guide for Norwegian Ops

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.

GitOps is Not Just a Buzzword: Architecting Zero-Downtime Workflows for Norwegian Infrastructure

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.

Beyond the Monolith: Architecting Database Sharding for Scale on Bare Metal & VPS

When vertical scaling hits the hardware ceiling, sharding is the only path forward. We analyze hash vs. range strategies, implement PostgreSQL 16 partitioning, and discuss why network latency dictates your architecture's success.

Beyond htop: The Art of Application Performance Monitoring in a High-Stakes Environment

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.

Kubernetes Networking in 2024: Moving Beyond iptables to eBPF for Low Latency

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.

The Truth About Latency: Advanced Application Performance Monitoring for Nordic Systems

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.

Kubernetes, K3s, or Swarm? Orchestration Realities for Nordic Infrastructure in 2024

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.

Zero-Downtime Database Migration: A Survival Guide for Norwegian Infrastructure

Migrating live production databases without killing your SLA requires military precision. This guide covers replication strategies, GTID configurations, and how to navigate GDPR compliance when moving data into Norway.

CI/CD Pipelines Are I/O Bound: Why Your Builds Are Slow (And How to Fix It)

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.

Orchestration Wars 2024: Kubernetes vs. Nomad vs. Swarm on Nordic Infrastructure

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.