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Install your HPC Cluster with Warewulf
In High Performance Computing (HPC), computing tasks are usually distributed among many compute threads which are…
Set PHP realpath_cache_size ‘correctly’
In 2012, I started enabling PHP realpath_cache_size and realpath_cache_ttl for performance benefits. At the time, I…
atop for Linux server performance analysis (Guide)
When optimizing Linux server performance, ‘atop’ is a command every system administrator should have in their…
Top Serverless Monitoring Tools + Serverless Resources
Technology continues to evolve, and solutions for hosting applications continue to expand. One such method of…
PHP performance: oPcache Control Panels
OPcache is a PHP extension that improves PHP performance by storing precompiled script bytecode in shared…
htop: Quick Guide & Customization
htop is an interactive system monitor and a process viewer, process manager, trace tool and more….
PHP Benchmarks: OPcache vs OPcache w/ Performance Tweaks
A few weeks ago, I wrote a short article highlighting GUI solutions for monitoring and controlling…
Transitioning from CentOS 7 to CloudLinux OS 8: Upgrade for Enhanced Security and Performance
As the CentOS 7 lifecycle nears its end, many businesses and IT professionals face the challenge…
Discover the Future of Web Hosting with Our Whitepaper
The web hosting industry is rapidly expanding and is expected to grow in value and diversity…
How to Integrate Cloudflare with CSF Firewall
April 11th 2024 update: This article has evolved from “Replacing Cloudflare with CSF Firewall” to, “How…
Observability, Getting Started – 50 Free Access and Open-Source Solutions
This article examines APM and observability solutions and tools. I’ve also included several quotes collected from…
MySQL Performance Tuning: Tips, Scripts and Tools
With MySQL, common configuration mistakes can create severe performance problems. If you misconfigure just one of…
dstat command in Linux w/ examples
This dstat command guide follows my previous 90 Linux Commands frequently used by Linux Sysadmins article. As time…
iftop command in Linux w/ examples
This iftop command guide follows my previous 90 Linux Commands frequently used by Linux Sysadmins article. As time allows, I…
CloudLinux ELevate: Stable Version Now Released
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The Drop Times Seeks Volunteers for DrupalCon Portland 2024 Coverage
DrupalCon Portland 2024 is just around the corner, and The Drop Times is calling for volunteers…
Slow Drupal Permissions Page? Use Better Permissions Page Module!
Managing permissions in Drupal can be a daunting task, particularly when dealing with a large number…
How to Install Apache, MySQL/MariaDB, and PHP on Linux
This combination of the operating system (Linux) with the web server (Apache), database server (MariaDB/MySQL), and…
A Shell Script to Monitor Network, Disk, Uptime, Load & RAM
There is no dependency required to use this shell script on a standard Linux Distribution. Moreover…
How NeuVector Can Protect Against the XZ Backdoor Attack …
Security researcher Andres Freund reported to Debian that the xz/liblzma library had been backdoored. As a…