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2026-06-03
Introduction Choosing a web server and reverse proxy today depends on tasks and infrastructure. Caddy, Traefik, HAProxy, Nginx, and Apache are five popular solutions, each with its strengths and weaknesses. In this …
2025-11-04
Yocto — this is not a distribution. It’s a tool from which you build your Linux. Like Lego, only for engineers. 🔧 Who needs Yocto Developing medical or industrial devices Require a 10-year support lifecycle Want a …
2025-11-01
Imagine: an old router for 2000 ₽ blocks ads, shares a VPN, works as a Mesh system and doesn’t slow down even with 50 devices. This is not magic — this is OpenWRT. 🏠 Who needs OpenWRT OpenWRT turns an ordinary router …
2025-10-30
A PostgreSQL proxy or connection pooler is an intermediary application that sits between your client applications and one or more PostgreSQL servers. It speaks the PostgreSQL network protocol, which allows any standard …
2025-10-28
MySQL Proxy is a proxy application that sits between client applications (for example, your web server) and one or more MySQL servers. It uses the MySQL Network Protocol, which allows any standard MySQL-compatible client …
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 …
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 …
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 …
2025-09-29
Introduction In previous articles, we explored different file transfer protocols — from classic FTP and SFTP to modern solutions like S3 and WebDAV. Now let’s take a closer look at Rsync — a powerful tool and protocol …
2025-09-26
Introduction When it comes to file sharing not over the internet, but within a local network (at the office or at home), other protocols take the stage. The two main competitors here are: SMB — the king of the Windows …
2025-09-12
Introduction Modern users expect web applications to work as fast and responsive as native software. Chats, stock quotes, collaborative document editing — all these scenarios require instant data exchange. In this …
2025-08-30
FreeIPA: The Untamed Titan of Enterprise Identity Introduction While Keycloak and FusionAuth focus on the web, FreeIPA operates on a different level. It’s not just an authentication server. It’s an integrated solution …
2025-08-26
VPN: Not Just an “On” Button For many users, a VPN is simply an “On” button. However, when it comes to building your own secure tunnel, it’s important to understand its architecture. OpenVPN is …
2025-08-15
Introduction: From Reactive Defense to Proactive Security In 2025, attacks on servers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and reactive measures (firewall, Fail2Ban, CrowdSec) are no longer enough. The modern …
2025-08-14
Introduction: The First Line of Defense for Your Server Before thinking about complex intrusion detection systems such as Fail2ban or CrowdSec, you need to build the first and most reliable line of defense—a firewall. A …
2025-08-13
Introduction: From Local Defense to Global Protection In the previous article, we explored Fail2ban — a reliable and time-tested tool for defending against brute-force attacks. However, Fail2ban only works with local …
2025-08-12
Introduction: Server Security — The First Line of Defense Once you deploy any server or virtual machine, one of the first and most important tasks is ensuring its security. Even if your server doesn’t contain critical …
2025-08-10
What is Xen? Xen is a powerful and flexible Type 1 open-source hypervisor that runs directly on server hardware, delivering high performance. Its unique architecture, based on the concept of paravirtualization, became …
2025-08-09
What is QEMU? QEMU (Quick Emulator) is a multifunctional open-source project that acts both as an emulator and a virtualizer, making it a unique tool in the virtualization world. Unlike other hypervisors, QEMU not only …
2025-08-08
What is KVM? KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) is a virtualization technology built directly into the Linux kernel. KVM transforms the Linux kernel into a Type 1 hypervisor (bare-metal), allowing multiple virtual …
2025-08-05
What is Proxmox VE? Proxmox Virtual Environment (Proxmox VE) is a powerful and flexible open-source virtualization platform that allows you to manage virtual machines and containers through a single web interface. …
2025-08-04
What is Virtualization? Virtualization is a technology that allows the creation of virtual versions of resources such as servers, operating systems, storage, or networks. It makes it possible to run multiple …
2025-08-03
Introduction to Dokploy: Manage Docker Apps on Your Terms In previous articles, we explored powerful SaaS deployment platforms like Vercel and Netlify, which offer simplicity and speed by letting a third party manage …
2025-08-02
Introduction to Netlify: A Pioneer of JAMstack In the fast-paced world of frontend development, Netlify has established itself as one of the leading platforms for building, deploying, and managing modern web projects. …
2025-08-01
Introduction to Vercel: A Platform for Frontend In the era of rapidly evolving frontend frameworks and static websites, Vercel has become an indispensable tool for many developers. Positioning itself as a …
2025-07-31
Introduction: Where to deploy your web application? Modern web developers face a huge variety of tools and platforms for deploying their projects. From simple static sites to complex full-fledged web applications and …
2025-07-23
n8n + Supabase: PostgreSQL, Authentication, and API All in One We continue our series on n8n’s integration with backend services. Today’s focus is Supabase — a popular open-source Firebase alternative built on …
2025-07-09
Introduction to Plesk Plesk is another global leader in web hosting control panels, often competing with cPanel for the top spot. What makes Plesk stand out is its modularity, flexibility, and focus not only on …
2025-07-08
Introduction to cPanel If you’ve ever purchased shared hosting, chances are high that you’ve encountered cPanel. It is arguably the most well-known and widely used web hosting control panel in the world. Designed for a …
2025-07-07
Introduction to FastPanel In the market of free server control panels, FastPanel stands out as a powerful and modern solution offering a wide range of features without compromising on performance. Unlike lightweight …
2025-07-06
Introduction to Hestia Control Panel If you’re looking for a powerful, modern, and completely free control panel for your VPS or dedicated server, Hestia Control Panel (HestiaCP) is one of the best options …
2025-07-05
Introduction to ISPmanager ISPmanager is one of the most well-known and widely used web hosting control panels, especially in the Russian and CIS markets. Developed by ISPsystem, it offers a powerful and comprehensive …
2025-07-04
Introduction: Why Do You Need a Website Control Panel? Imagine you’ve bought a piece of land and built a house on it (your website). Now you need to manage the house: connect electricity (domains), install plumbing …
2025-07-02
Part 2: n8n: Cloud vs Self-Hosted Solutions – Which to Choose? After discovering the capabilities of n8n, a logical question arises: “How do I start using it?” n8n offers two main deployment approaches, each …
2025-06-27
In the previous article, we covered MySQL — a reliable and popular leader in the world of relational databases. Today we turn to its main competitor, often called “the world’s most advanced open-source …
2025-06-26
Following our overview of database types, it’s time to take a closer look at one of the most well-known and widely used players in the relational world — MySQL. Over the years, MySQL has become the de facto …
2025-06-25
In today’s digital world, where every click, purchase, or message generates data, there’s a pressing need for efficient storage, management, and fast access. That’s exactly what database servers are …
2025-06-20
In the previous article, we explored the general principles of proxy servers and their classification. Now it’s time to dive into specific solutions, and we’ll start with Nginx (pronounced “engine-x”) — one …
2025-06-19
In today’s internet-driven world, where data constantly travels between millions of devices, it’s often not enough to establish a direct connection — you may need a “middleman.” That’s where a proxy server …
2025-06-15
We’ve already established that renting 1C in the cloud is often the best choice for small and medium-sized businesses. But how do you choose the right provider — and just as importantly, how do you secure access to your …
2025-06-14
Once you’ve decided whether to purchase a 1C license or rent it, the next critical step is to determine where your data and the program itself will be stored and processed. This choice affects convenience, …
2025-05-23
In the previous article, we talked about domain names — your digital address on the internet. Now it’s time to build the “home” itself — your website. There are many ways to do this, and today we’ll …