server management



Automated Image Optimization with WebP & AVIF via Nginx on Ubuntu 24.04

  • August 06, 2026, 12:34:07

Greetings, friends!You can rent a server with incredibly fast AMD Ryzen processors and configure instantaneous MySQL database response times, but if a user's browser has to download uncompressed 5–1...

Choosing an Operating System for VPS in 2026: AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, or Debian?

  • August 06, 2026, 11:25:15

Greetings, friends!Choosing an operating system for a VPS is no longer a matter of personal taste. Changes in Red Hat's policy, the final demise of legacy distributions like CentOS 7, and the maturity...

How to Protect Your Website from Bots, Scrapers, and Automated Threats in 2026

  • July 29, 2026, 12:22:11

Greetings, friends!According to network traffic statistics, internet background noise is composed of more than 50% automated system activity. While you work on optimizing conversion rates and refining...

Why Your Business Needs a Dedicated Static IP Address: Security, Control, and Stability in 2026

  • July 24, 2026, 11:47:37

Greetings, friends!When you connect internet to an office or set up remote access for employees, providers often offer an additional service: a "Dedicated Static IP Address." For someone far from syst...

Safe Linux Updates: Configuring Automatic Security Patches on Ubuntu 24.04 Without Crashing Production

  • July 20, 2026, 02:04:04

Greetings, friends!Among system administrators and DevOps engineers, there is an old joke: "If the server is running stably, don't touch it—and absolutely never type apt upgrade before the weekend."...