#linux server

[suviplusplus]

linux users what’s a server distro that’s

easy to set up

stable

not debian based

thank you

[thesecuritysleuth]

Sunday Round Up - 26th May 2019

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Sunday Round up for this week!

Articles:

How to Find Linux Server Geographic Location in Terminal

Quickpost: Retrieving an SSL Certificate with nmap

Account Hijacking Forum OGusers Hacked

Visiting the NSA

Security training done right. Here's my slideshow with notes.

If you found some other interesting stuff this week feel free to leave a link to it in the comments section. Otherwise feel free to check out the last roundup here.

These round ups are brought to you by PassVult.

[nixcraft]

A team of sysadmin take on a malware/network that has invaded their corporate network and cleaned the network at the end of the day...

[servers99]

Windows vs Linux Dedicated Server: Which OS is Best for You?

If you are upgrading your tech infrastructure, choosing between a Windows and Linux dedicated server is one of the most critical decisions you will make. This choice dictates your licensing costs, administrative overhead, security posture, and application compatibility for years to come.

You don’t need biased opinions; you need facts.

The Quick Verdict: 🐧 Choose Linux if you need raw performance, zero licensing fees, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and native support for PHP, Python, or open-source stacks. 🪟 Choose Windows if your operations rely on ASP.NET, Microsoft SQL Server, Active Directory, or if your team requires a familiar graphical user interface (GUI) for server management.

What Exactly is a Dedicated Server?

A dedicated server means you are renting an entire physical machine exclusively for your business. You get 100% of the hardware’s capabilities, offering predictable performance and maximum security. The real difference between a Windows and Linux server lies in the kernel architecture, resource management, and software ecosystem.

Head-to-Head Comparison:

Base Cost: Linux is Free (Open-source) | Windows is Paid (Licensing fees)

Primary Interface: Linux uses Command Line (SSH) | Windows uses GUI (RDP)

Best Web Tech: Linux (PHP, Python, Node.js) | Windows (ASP.NET, IIS)

Best Databases: Linux (MySQL, PostgreSQL) | Windows (MSSQL, Access)

How to Make the Right Choice?

Don't choose an operating system based on what is "popular." Choose based on semantic alignment with your existing workflow. Ask yourself:

What specific software are you running?

What are your team's administrative skills?

What is your budget allocation?

The debate isn't about which one is inherently better, it is about which one reduces friction for your specific use case.

Want to dive into the full performance benchmarks and technical breakdown? 🚀

Read the full guide on Servers99 and find the perfect bare-metal infrastructure for your business

[kenkeyli]

Ken Key's LAMP Stack Tuning Tips for Faster Mobile Apps

HOW LAMP STACK OPTIMIZATION POWERS BETTER MOBILE EXPERIENCES Mobile users expect speed. If an app stalls for even a second, they leave. Long Island software engineer Ken Key has built his practice around eliminating that friction through disciplined LAMP stack optimization. WHERE THE WORK BEGINS Ken starts with server timing logs to pinpoint bottlenecks across PHP, MySQL, and network layers. From there, he applies: - Opcode caching to reduce PHP processing overhead - Memcached clusters for faster data retrieval - Adaptive image delivery to shrink page weight APIS BUILT AROUND REAL USER BEHAVIOR His API design follows the thumb zone principle. Essential data loads first. Non-critical assets load in the background. This keeps mobile interactions smooth and reduces bounce rates. A HARDENED LINUX FOUNDATION Before any PHP runs, the server itself must be solid. Ken prunes unused packages, applies strict firewall rules, and uses anomaly scoring to catch issues early. Fewer vulnerabilities mean more server cycles available for real traffic. EDGE-AWARE APACHE CONFIGURATION Distributed Apache nodes with Brotli compression and HTTP/2 multiplexing keep response times low regardless of where users are located. For anyone building or maintaining mobile-facing applications, these layers of optimization work together to protect uptime and improve user retention.

[sanicsquirtle428]

FREE - Jan 29, 2026 (yes my server is running on this lol)

[hostingtemple]

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[blackmoreops]

Out of Memory OOM Killer issue Investigation

Wednesday morning our monitoring solution suddenly alerted me to a critical issue with our main web server. Attempting to access our WordPress website via browser returned database connection errors, indicating a problem with our hosting environment. When I logged into the server via SSH, I discovered it’s a Linux Out of Memory (OOM) Killer terminating our MariaDB database service due to memory…

Out of Memory OOM Killer issue Investigation