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🌐🔧 Why Choose a Debian Server for MS SQL over Windows? 🐧💼

Explore the compelling reasons to opt for Debian as your server OS for MS SQL! From enhanced performance to cost savings and robust security, Debian offers numerous advantages. Dive into the details on #LinuxExpert and make an informed decision for your server needs.

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LINUXexpert · Why Choose a Debian Server for MS SQL Over WindowsDiscover the advantages of running Microsoft SQL on Debian servers. From cost efficiency to stability, Debian offers a compelling alternative to Windows Server.
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Webmin, a popular web-based interface for system administration, has garnered its share of criticisms over the years. While it aims to simplify the management of Unix-like systems, several factors suggest that it might be more of a liability than a convenience.

linuxexpert.org/opinion-why-we

# webmin #linux #WebminIssues #SystemAdministration #SecurityRisks #LinuxAdmin #ITSecurity #ServerManagement #TechTroubleshooting

LINUXexpert · OPINION: Why Webmin is BadDiscover the potential risks of using Webmin for system administration. Find out why it may be more of a liability than a convenience.

Friends of #BSDCafe and the #Fediverse, some of the presentations at #BSDPub, hosted by @gyptazy are noteworthy and many of you who couldn't attend might be interested in watching them.

We have therefore decided to create a channel for BSD Cafe (currently on YouTube, but I have other ideas more aligned with the OpenSource spirit of the Fediverse) where the most requested and interesting talks will be published.

The first video is the presentation of Freedive, a mobile-first web interface to run FreeBSD as a personal/public server. Developed and presented by Harshad - @harshad - it allows you to manage FreeBSD server or jail services directly from a mobile device—a dream come true for all of us who often find ourselves typing commands on the tiny keyboards of today's smartphones.

I highly recommend everyone to watch Harshad's presentation here: youtu.be/YhKQsPVM8sQ

In the coming days, I will also publish my presentation on the basic infrastructure of BSD Cafe and the management of its backups.

Stay tuned!

A client's server (a Dell r630) began experiencing issues (originally due to a faulty switch, but it led to new hardware purchases). It was running Proxmox, which I installed about three years ago, featuring SSD drives and 128 GB of RAM. A new server was set up around four months ago, but a water leak from the floor above flooded the rack, rendering the new hardware unusable. In a rush yesterday morning, I quickly reconfigured the "old" r630, installing FreeBSD 14.0-RELEASE and transferring VMs from the latest backup using zfs-send/receive. After launching the VMs on bhyve with some minor adjustments, everything was back in production. Just got a call saying the performance has "drastically improved." Previously, a specific end-of-month process on the r630 with Proxmox took about 30 minutes, while the new (flooded) server cut that down to 15 minutes, much to their delight. This morning, the same process only took 8 minutes, to their great surprise. I'm curious to investigate, but can't quite pinpoint how this is possible: my suspicion is that the process is mainly I/O bound, and the nvme driver in bhyve is exceptionally efficient in this aspect. For once, I'm taking credit for something I never expected. :-)

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and on cue I see this notification... the reason I have been more and more motivated to make this leap. My current host just doesn't have the resources for a reasonable price. My websites are up and down like a yoyo🪀 . So I am considering managing a much larger dedicated server myself.

The hardware/hosting configuration I am considering moving to is here: mstdn.chrisalemany.ca/@chris/1 #FOSS #hosting #selfhost #wordpress #servermanagement #virtualization

This is for any web/server admins out there. Please Boost for reach! I am deciding which server/webhost management tool to use on my dedicated server. My preference is something #FOSS and runs in Debian. But am open to others inc. commercial.
Virtualization would be nice.
Full web/DB/email/firewall
Reseller options.

#hosting#selfhost#wordpress

Wenn man jetzt sagt, man möchte sich gerne mit Serveradministration auseinandersetzen und auch nur mittels SSH. Wie sollte man am besten starten?

Ziel ist es am Ende, einen Ordner anzulegen und dort Ghost CMS am Laufen zu haben. Die Domain kommt von außerhalb und würde ich mittels DNS mappen.

Ich habe im Grunde keine Ahnung von SSH, habe aber gelesen, dass man damit starten sollte. Putty auf Windows, oder direkt via Terminal unter MacOS (was unter der Woche kein Ding ist).

Als Server würde ich mir einen günstigen V-Server bei Netcup holen. Also nichts Weltbewegendes. Vielleicht auch erst eine virtuelle Geschichte, lokal. Keine Ahnung wie das klappt, habe auch bisher nicht gegoogelt.

#linuxserver #sysadmin #linuxbeginner #serversetup #servermanagement #serveradministration #serverbasics #linuxadmin

A few days ago, someone asked me for advice about a slow website.
Upon analysis, the server wasn't the issue—it was running #Linux #CentOS7 on bare metal. However, the site was operating on PHP 5.4 (default for CentOS 7) and was entirely custom-made.
I suggested updating everything, especially since CentOS 7 is nearing its EOL, and transitioning the web application to work on PHP 8.
Their response? "We don't want to do it." They wanted me to set up a new, optimized server to run PHP 5.4. I explained the risks and the nonsensical nature of this, only to hear that they found someone willing to install PHP 5.4 on a new system. So, if I refused, they'd give the job to someone else.
I replied, "Good luck," and ended the conversation.

It saddens me that some in the IT world would opt for such shortcuts rather than striving for a more secure web.