Colocation and datacenter cabinets and racks are measures in rack units. The height of a cabinet is a set number of rack units. These rack units are usually represented by the letter “U”. A common datacenter cabinet height is 42U or 42 rack units. Servers are also measures in rack unit height. So you may…
UPDATE 2023: Virmach is not longer operating a valid service. They have stopped responding to tickets and their VPS instances are offline. Looks like the company has closed without informing customers. Virach is a low-end VPS provider. I had heard about them here and there for a few years, but recently began to see a…
Linux distributions are like religions for some people. They swear by one and will argue to the death that it is superior to all others. With people holding such strong feelings it can be difficult to find the Linux distro which is best for your virtual private server (VPS). The truth is, it largely depends on what…
Linode is a pioneer in virtual private server (VPS) hosting. They provide a simple Linux node which is quick and easy to setup. Basically they helped make VPS setup more user friendly and popular. They are now a common name in VPS hosting and are still one of the most popular Linux VPS hosts. As good…
VIM Cheatsheet: A Handy Reference This VIM cheatsheet is a concise and handy reference guide that provides a quick overview of the most frequently used commands and shortcuts in the VIM editor. VIM is a powerful and feature-rich text editor with a vast array of commands and options. Remembering all of them can be challenging, especially for…
System administrators perform a variety of tasks based around keeping systems properly up and running. Systems usually means computers, specifically computer servers. But depending on the company a system administrator (or sys admin for short) may also be responsible for networking infrastructure and other information technologies. A system administrator guarantees that the computers a company…
In today’s interconnected world, the concept of work has undergone a significant transformation. With the rise of remote work, digital nomads are increasingly seeking careers that allow them to explore the world while maintaining a steady income. One such profession that perfectly aligns with this lifestyle is that of a business analyst. In this blog…
I own a low end VPS. I use it to for development. A VPS allows be to SSH in from anywhere in the world from any computer in the world and work on my stuff. The problem is, this VPS is a very much on the low end. It costs me a couple dollars a…
Do not use a blowdryer on your laptop. The reason is that blowdryers at hot enough to damage or melt the plastic and silicon parts of your computer. If you spill something on your laptop do not use the blowdryer. The first step is to turn off and unplug the laptop. You do not…
As mentioned previously, Digital Ocean increased the amount of RAM and Hard Disk space available on their existing VPS plans. Digital Ocean is now competitive with Linode and other major VPS providers again. While their new VPS offerings are great, it is important to realize that existing VPS droplets do NOT get automatically upgraded. You have to actually…