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Mikhail is an outstanding professional! You can tell he has a great deal of experience. The work was done precisely and on time. We had to tinker a bit because the project installed on the server wasn't perfect, but Mikhail carefully and thoughtfully guided us on what to do and how. In the end, everything worked! I recommend him to anyone who values quality.

2025-10-10

Mikhail is an excellent performer! You can tell he has a wealth of experience. The work was done precisely and on time. We had to tinker due to imperfections in the project that was being installed on the server, but Mikhail carefully and thoughtfully advised what to do and how to do it. In the end, everything worked! I recommend him to anyone for whom the quality of work is important!

117 | phpMyAdmin or Adminer? What if you have PostgreSQL? 🐘 A simple guide to choosing a database tool

2025-10-08

Congratulations! You just set up your web server (LAMP, LEMP, or something else) and are ready to build awesome websites. You have an operating system, a web server, a programming language, but one important puzzle piece remains — the database. Managing it without a convenient tool is like fixing a car without a wrench. 😅

If you use MySQL or MariaDB, you’ve probably heard of phpMyAdmin and Adminer. If you chose PostgreSQL, you also have great options! Let’s figure out which tool to choose so working with your database is easy and pleasant.

116 | LAMP or LEMP? Exploring web stacks and discovering a cool hybrid approach!

2025-10-07

Hello, aspiring web developer! 👋
If you’re just diving into the world of building websites, you’ve probably already heard of LAMP and LEMP. These acronyms sound like something out of a spy movie, but in reality they are the foundation of most dynamic websites you use every day.

In this article we’ll break down what LAMP and LEMP are, how they differ, where they’re used, and introduce a cool hybrid stack — the Nginx and Apache combo that brings together the best of both worlds.
Ready? Let’s go! 🚀

114 | Cloud or Own Server? How to Choose the Best Option for Business Data Storage

2025-10-02

Introduction

Data is the foundation of any business. Where and how you store it affects security, performance, and company growth. Today, entrepreneurs face a strategic choice: use their own equipment (local storage) or rent resources from major providers (cloud storage).

Think of it as choosing between buying a house and renting an apartment. Each option has its pros and cons. Let’s break it down.


🏠 Local Storage: Your Own Digital Home

What is it? Physical servers in your office. You buy, configure, and maintain them yourself.

Checklist: Bought a VPS — What’s Next?

2025-09-22


Getting a new VPS is just the beginning. By default, the server is insecure and not ready for production use. This checklist will help you step by step to prepare your VPS: close security holes, enable updates, and configure the basic infrastructure.


1. First login and changing the root password

Connect to the server via SSH:

ssh root@YOUR_IP_ADDRESS

Change the temporary password to your own unique and complex one:

passwd

2. Create a new user with sudo

Working as root all the time is dangerous. Let’s create a regular user:

MikroTik + Keenetic: FAQ and Step-by-Step Diagnostics

2025-09-21


This article is compiled as a “cheat sheet” for SOHO/SMB networks: common issues, their symptoms, causes, quick fixes, and diagnostic checklists. Suitable for both engineers and admins who maintain the MikroTik ↔ Keenetic bundle.


📑 Navigation


1) EoIP “freezes” when transferring large files

Symptoms: SMB/FTP hangs, speed fluctuates, RDP drops. Causes: incorrect MTU/MSS, fast-path with IPsec, NAT/Firewall errors.

105 | Automation with n8n and Its Alternatives: Choosing the Right Tool

2025-09-20


Introduction

Business process automation has become a standard: whether it’s integrating CRM with messengers, data processing, or DevOps tasks. In this article, we’ll look at what automation tools exist, how they differ, and how to choose the right solution for your needs.


SaaS Platforms

Zapier

Zapier is one of the oldest and most popular automation services (since 2011). Its strength is its huge ecosystem: more than 5000 integrations, including CRMs, messengers, marketing, and financial tools.

WP-CLI: A Comprehensive Guide to Managing WordPress from the Command Line

2025-09-19


Introduction

WP-CLI is the official command-line tool for WordPress, allowing you to manage your sites without logging into the admin panel. With WP-CLI, you can install plugins, update WordPress core, manage users, handle database tasks, and even run advanced automation workflows.

In this guide, we’ll explore what WP-CLI is, how to install it, and provide practical examples of its most useful commands.


What is WP-CLI?

WP-CLI (WordPress Command Line Interface) is a PHP-based tool that enables direct interaction with WordPress through the terminal. It covers almost all admin tasks and sometimes goes beyond the WordPress dashboard:

Netplan: advanced network configuration (tunnels, VLAN, bridges, bonding)

2025-09-18


Introduction

Netplan is a utility for declarative network configuration in Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, and derivatives). It is usually used for simple cases like Ethernet or Wi-Fi, but it can do much more:

  • tunnel interfaces (IPIP, GRE, VXLAN, WireGuard),
  • VLAN,
  • bridges,
  • bonding (interface aggregation).

These features allow building complex network topologies — from home VPNs to data centers and cloud environments.


Tunnel interfaces

Tunnels encapsulate packets of one protocol into another. They are used for VPNs, inter-server connections, or network isolation.