Helpful Tips and Tricks for Server Administrators
Redis (Remote Dictionary Server) is an open-source, in-memory data structure store used as a database, message broker, and high-performance caching engine. Unlike traditional relational databases that store data on disk and rely on tables and rows, Redis keeps data primarily in memory, which enables extremely low latency and high throughput. In this article, we’ll discuss … Read more
The Apache HTTP Server, commonly referred to as Apache, is one of the world’s most widely used web server software applications. The Apache Software Foundation developed the software and is known for its reliability, flexibility, and open-source nature. Apache operates as a powerful platform for hosting websites, web applications, and services across a broad range … Read more
In our previous article on NGINX, we explored the basics —what it is, where to find its configuration, how to restart it on macOS, how to troubleshoot common 404 errors, and how to set up a basic reverse proxy. That guide provided a strong foundation for beginners who wanted to get hands-on with NGINX in … Read more
NGINX has become one of the most popular web servers in the world, widely praised for its speed, scalability, and versatility. Originally developed to solve the C10k problem (handling 10,000 simultaneous connections), it has evolved into a multi-purpose tool for web hosting, load balancing, reverse proxying, API gateway management, and even email proxying. In this … Read more
When you’re working within Windows environments, you’ve likely crossed paths with IIS—short for Internet Information Services. Microsoft IIS is Microsoft’s native web server software, and while it doesn’t always get the same open-source hype as Apache or Nginx, its place in enterprise infrastructure and development workflows is solid. In this post, we’ll go beyond “what … Read more
When it comes to deploying web applications on a Windows-based system, Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) or Microsoft IIS is the go-to solution. IIS is a flexible, secure, and manageable Windows web server that has powered countless websites since its initial release in 1995. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of installing … Read more
PostgreSQL (often called Postgres) is a powerful, open-source relational database management system (RDBMS) renowned for its extensibility, SQL compliance, and robust community support. Whether you’ve used Postgres for basic CRUD operations or scaling analytical workloads, there’s always more to explore—especially across cloud ecosystems, performance tuning, and modern dev workflows. 1. Postgres Overview: What, Why, and … Read more
PostgreSQL is a robust, open-source object-relational database management system (ORDBMS), commonly referred to as Postgres. PostgreSQL has been actively developed for more than 30 years, and is well known for its scalability, robustness, and conformance with standards. It is a popular option for developers, data engineers, and businesses worldwide because it offers sophisticated data types, … Read more
What is Hadoop? Apache Hadoop is an open-source software framework designed for distributed storage and processing of massive data sets across clusters of computers using simple programming models. It is built to scale from a single server to thousands of machines, each offering local computation and storage. What is Apache Hadoop? Developed by the Apache … Read more
What is Microsoft SQL Server? Microsoft SQL Server is a relational database management system (RDBMS) developed by Microsoft. It is designed to store, manage, and retrieve data as requested by various software applications. It supports a wide range of transactions and analytics functions, making it a popular choice for enterprises, developers, and database administrators. How … Read more