Linux Server Maintenance Guide
If you’re running a Linux server and you value uptime and stability, this server maintenance guide will help keep you...
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Docker, for the Swarm!
Docker is a container management platform and is a rather new way of thinking about administration. It’s a tool to...
Shell: A Sysadmin's Basic Tutorial
The Shell… A cloudy mystery for the novice, but an indispensable tool for any seasoned administrator. It is the underlying...
Qubes OS Tutorial: Security By Isolation
Qubes OS is a distribution of Linux with security as its focus, and it does it very well. At its...
Why Backups?
“Backup your data!” everyone preaches. Creating a backup strategy can be time consuming and expensive, especially if you have a...
High Power does not equal High Performance Computing
The number one fastest supercomputer in the world (at the time of this writing) is the Summit supercomputer at Oak...
Sysadmin Day Q&A with Kirk Schnable
Being a sysadmin is no easy feat, especially for sysadmins working for a hosting provider like GigeNET. They’re tasked with...
Cybersecurity Basics: How to Set up a Firewall
Why is a firewall so important? Security on an open Internet becomes more important with each day. Along with the...
Guide to IPFS – The InterPlanetary File System
I’ve always found peer-to-peer applications interesting. Central points of failure aren’t fun! Protocols like BitTorrent are widely used and well...
Sysadmin Day Q&A with Jenn Svensson
It takes a special expert to lead a team of sysadmins for a hosting company. The ideal candidate has extensive...
What Are The Advantages to Cloud Server Networks?
A cloud server is a virtualized server that powers storage resources and shared computing resources. Cloud server networks provide nearly...
Dedicated Servers vs. Cloud Servers: A Comparison
Do you need your own dedicated server, or can you trust a cloud service for hosting? Before you make a...