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Migrating MySQL databases to a new server can be among a DBA’s most daunting projects, but fear not, our cheat sheet outlines the process step-by-step that even non-DBAs can follow. There are so many considerations surrounding data consistency, minimizing or…

Encrypted Redis Replication with PeerVPN Tunnel

Cloud Infrastructure

Cloud Migration, Database Administration, Redis

Redis is a NoSQL database used by many modern web applications to store ephemeral data. It stores the data set completely in-memory, making it lightning fast compared to file based caches. Application caching and message queues make excellent use cases…

Why You Need a Private Container Registry

Cloud Infrastructure

VMware Harbor – an open source container registry you can host yourself on-premise, or in the cloud. Optionally integrates to Kubernetes managed by Pivotal Container Service. For many organizations adopting containers for the first time, the registry service they use…

Achieving Redundant, Self-Hosted Cloud Storage

Cloud Infrastructure

Control over one’s data and potential cost savings are the most popular reasons to build a “private storage cloud” using a NAS or home server, instead of relying on services like Dropbox or Google Drive. However, a single server in…

Should you Deploy your Application On-Premise or In the Cloud?

Cloud Infrastructure

A key benefit of using an open source application instead of a SaaS is the choice of deploying it in any environment, on-premise or in the cloud. Before you break out your credit card to buy a server or open…

Moving to WordPress in the Cloud

Cloud Infrastructure

The average blogger is getting more tech-savvy, opting for virtual servers instead of shared hosting plans or a managed WordPress platform such as WP Engine. Based on a survey by W3 Techs, 30% of websites worldwide are powered by WordPress.…

Chrome to mark all non-HTTPS websites insecure in July 2018

Cloud Infrastructure

Google has officially put webmasters on notice, again. In early 2017, Chrome began flagging websites with form or login fields as “not secure” if they did not have a SSL certificate installed. Starting July 2018, all non-HTTPS websites, whether they…

Biggest Announcements of DockerCon EU 2017

Cloud Infrastructure

DockerCon is the gathering place of everyone in the container world, from developers, ecosystem partners to IT pros. As per usual, Docker Inc. leaders took the stage to deliver their take on the state of the container industry, and show…

Setting Up a Docker Environment

Cloud Infrastructure

Guide to Choosing the Right Docker Release for Your OS As a cross-platform application container runtime, Docker CE (Community Edition) can be installed on Windows, MacOS and Linux on your laptop, in the cloud or on a bare metal server.…

Backup NextCloud to Amazon S3 or BackBlaze B2

Cloud Infrastructure

Cloud Storage, , NextCloud

When you host your own NextCloud instance, you are responsible for backing up your data, ideally following the 3-2-1 rule. The 3-2-1 rule states that you should always have three copies of your data, two copies locally which are on…

Cost & Security Benefits of Self Hosted Apps

Cloud Infrastructure

In a world that seems to be dominated by SaaS apps, why does it sometimes make sense to self host your own applications? Software as a Service has its merits, freeing you from the administrative burdens of licensing, maintaining and…

Best Practices for Easily Updating Containerized Apps

Cloud Infrastructure

One of the most obvious benefits of using a containerized app is the ease of staying updated with the latest version. We all know updates are important; They provide new features, bug fixes and security patches. At the same time,…