🐬 5 Modern MySQL-Compatible Databases Worth Knowing
These days, saying “I’m using MySQL” is a bit like saying “I drink cola” — the label might say MySQL, but under the hood, your database might actually be something quite different (and tastier).
Read more🛠️ Mission Complete: NL Datacenter Maintenance Report!
Last week, while most people were enjoying spring picnics or arguing with AI over which pizza topping is best (spoiler: it’s not pineapple), our heroic ITLDC tech team was deep in the server racks of one of our Netherlands datacenter. And folks, it wasn’t just another day at the office – it was legendary maintenance […]
Read moreDisk Usage 🧮 in Linux: Tools, Tips, and That One Mysterious 20GB Log File
You’re running your awesome website, crunching data, hosting memes, or running your secret AI overlord project. Then bam! Your server politely informs you that your disk is full. Time to go hunting!
Read moreOpenSSH 10.0 Released – New Tricks for Your Trusted Terminal Buddy
TL;DR: OpenSSH just hit version 10.0, and it’s kind of a big deal. With a bunch of security upgrades, smarter defaults, and a fond farewell to some old cryptographic baggage, it’s a good time to update your SSH toolkit. Whether you’re a sysadmin, dev, or just someone who loves a clean connection, read on.
Read more🛠️ DUS Datacenter Maintenance Complete: New Servers In!
Guten Tag, liebe Hosting-Freunde! 🇩🇪 Guess what just got a turbocharged upgrade? That’s right – our ultra-popular DUS (Düsseldorf) datacenter! It’s been buzzing like a Friday night at the beer garden, and our hardworking tech crew just wrapped up another flawless maintenance mission.
Read moreBash Process Management: How to Tame Your Shell Like a Pro
Running Linux commands is cool. Running them in the background while sipping coffee? That’s sysadmin wizardry. If you’ve ever found yourself staring at a long-running process and thought, “There must be a better way,” congratulations – you’re ready to master Bash process management. Let’s talk about how to run commands in the background, bring them […]
Read more🚀 Beyond Nginx: Exploring the Best Lightweight Web Servers for PHP & HTTPS
Nginx has long been the go-to web server for high performance and flexibility, but it’s not the only player in the game. If you’re looking for a lightweight, powerful alternative that supports PHP (via PHP-FPM), HTTPS, and reverse proxying, there are plenty of options that can suit your needs—whether you’re hosting a personal blog, managing […]
Read moreMastering the Art of Redirecting Chaos: Linux Shell I/O Redirection Explained
So, you’ve finally made friends with the Linux shell. You’ve got your black screen with green letters, a blinking cursor, and all the power in the universe… but then, it happens. You run a command, and the output scrolls off the screen like it’s late for a meeting. Welcome to the world of I/O redirection […]
Read more🚀 NVMe Form Factors: The Shape of Speed
NVMe SSDs are fast. Really fast. So fast that if they had wheels, they’d probably win a Formula 1 race against your old SATA drive. But speed isn’t the only thing that matters – size and shape (a.k.a. form factor) make a huge difference too. And, just like pizza comes in different styles (thin crust, […]
Read moreSpring is Here! Time for Fresh Starts and Fresh Discounts! 🌸🚀
Goodbye, winter ❄️! No more freezing keyboards, no more blaming slow server response times on “cold weather conditions”. Spring is officially here, and it’s time for new beginnings, new projects, and of course… new deals!
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