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News, tutorials, and infrastructure insights from our engineering team
CentOS 5 Server Hardening Checklist for Production Environments
A comprehensive security checklist for hardening CentOS 5 servers before deploying them in production hosting environments.
Understanding BGP Routing and Multihoming for Data Centers
An introduction to BGP routing and multihoming strategies for data center operators seeking redundant internet connectivity.
Hardening SSH: Beyond the Basics of Secure Shell Configuration
Advanced SSH hardening techniques that go beyond basic configuration to protect your Linux servers from unauthorized access.
Deploying Applications on Amazon EC2: A Practical Walkthrough
Step-by-step instructions for launching and configuring your first application deployment on Amazon EC2.
Migrating from Physical to Virtual Servers with KVM
A practical guide to converting physical servers into KVM virtual machines with minimal downtime.
Green IT: Energy Efficiency in Modern Data Centers
An overview of green IT initiatives in data centers, covering PUE measurement, cooling optimization, and energy-efficient computing strategies.
Managed Hosting vs Self-Managed: Making the Right Choice
A comparison of managed and self-managed hosting options, examining total cost of ownership, staffing implications, and decision criteria.
Database Replication Strategies for High Availability
A comparison of synchronous, asynchronous, and semi-synchronous database replication strategies for high availability and disaster recovery.
Puppet: Declarative Configuration Management at Scale
An introduction to Puppet for declarative configuration management, covering manifests, modules, node classification, and adoption strategies.