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Memory Ballooning and KSM on KVM/Proxmox: Optimize RAM to Run More Virtual Machines

By admin May 1, 2026

Memory Ballooning and KSM (Kernel Same-page Merging) are two RAM optimization techniques that let you run more VMs on the same hardware without upgrading your server. This guide covers practical configuration on KVM/Proxmox with a real-world comparison of the trade-offs for each approach.

Virtualization

USB Passthrough on KVM and Proxmox: Connecting Security Dongles, Cameras, and 3G Modems to Virtual Machines

By admin May 1, 2026

A guide to configuring USB Passthrough on KVM and Proxmox to pass security dongles, 3G modems, and USB cameras directly into virtual machines. Covers virsh XML configuration, Proxmox Web UI, permission error handling, and an auto-attach script.

Database

Deploying Redis Cluster: A Scalable Cache Solution for High-Load Systems

By admin May 1, 2026

Learn how to set up a Redis Cluster to break the limits of a single server. Detailed guide on Sharding, Hash Slots, and automatic Failover for high availability.

Centos

Mastering NFS on CentOS Stream 9: High-Speed Data Sharing Solutions for Clusters

By admin May 1, 2026

A detailed guide on installing NFS Server/Client on CentOS Stream 9. This article focuses on practical steps, fstab optimization, and resolving SELinux issues.

Python

Mastering Paramiko: Automating SSH and SFTP for Systems with Hundreds of Servers

By admin May 1, 2026

Learn how to use Paramiko to automate SSH and SFTP. Master remote command execution, file management, and performance optimization for managing multiple servers with Python.

Centos

Mastering ReaR (Relax-and-Recover): A Bare Metal Disaster Recovery Solution for CentOS

By admin May 1, 2026

Don't let server disasters keep you up at night. Learn how to use ReaR on CentOS for full system Bare Metal Recovery in just 15 minutes.

Network

Wake-on-LAN (WoL) on Linux: Don’t Let Turning On Your Server Become a Nightmare

By admin May 1, 2026

Stop letting remote server management haunt you. Here is a detailed guide on configuring Wake-on-LAN on Linux to boot your server remotely with a single command.

Database

Mastering CockroachDB: When a ‘Resilient’ SQL Database Helps You Sleep Better

By admin May 1, 2026

A 2 AM system crash is every developer's nightmare. Discover how to deploy CockroachDB—a distributed SQL database with self-healing capabilities for absolute uptime.

Security

Trivy: The ‘Sentry’ for Ultra-Fast Docker and K8s Vulnerability Scanning for DevOps

By admin May 1, 2026

Don't leave your container systems vulnerable to hackers. A detailed guide on using Trivy for Docker and Kubernetes scanning, with automated CI/CD integration in minutes.

Monitoring

Checkmk 101: Unified IT Monitoring on a Single Dashboard

By admin May 1, 2026

Centrally manage everything from Linux/Windows servers to Cisco and Mikrotik switches on a single dashboard. A detailed guide to optimizing IT infrastructure monitoring.