by Zen Admin | Mar 24, 2025 | ARM64, DevOps, Docker, Linux, Tutorials, VPS
In our previous post, we tackled how to build a scalable Kubernetes cluster on ARM VPS servers. In this post, we will tackle the reason we use Kubernetes at all: Scalability. Scaling Workloads with Horizontal Pod Autoscaler (HPA) The Horizontal Pod Autoscaler (HPA)...
by Zen Admin | Mar 24, 2025 | ARM64, DevOps, Docker, Linux, Tutorials, VPS
Introduction In recent years, ARM-based virtual private servers (VPS) have emerged as a powerful alternative to traditional x86-based cloud infrastructure. ARM processors, known for their efficiency and cost-effectiveness, now support a variety of workloads, including...
by Zen Admin | Mar 24, 2025 | ARM64, DevOps, Linux, Tutorials, VPS
The fediverse is buzzing with activity, and Mastodon has emerged as one of the most popular decentralized social networking platforms. Unlike centralized platforms like Twitter or Facebook, Mastodon allows you to take control of your social media experience by hosting...
by Zen Admin | Mar 20, 2025 | ARM64, Linux, VPS
As cloud computing and virtualization evolve, the choice between ARM-based VPS (Virtual Private Server) and x86-based VPS has become an important consideration for developers, businesses, and enterprises. ARM architecture, once dominant in mobile and embedded systems,...
by Zen Admin | Mar 18, 2025 | Linux, Security, System Administration
SSH (Secure Shell) is a powerful tool for remotely accessing Linux systems, but its default configuration can leave your server vulnerable to attacks. In this guide, we’ll walk through three key steps to harden your SSH setup: changing the default port, restricting...
by Zen Admin | Mar 14, 2025 | Linux, System Administration
Managing disk space is a crucial task for any Linux user or admin. Two command-line tools, df and du, make it easy to monitor disk usage. While they both deal with space, they serve different purposes. Here’s how to use them effectively. df: Disk Free Overview The df...
by Zen Admin | Mar 14, 2025 | Linux, System Administration, Tutorials
When it comes to text processing in Unix-like environments, awk and sed are two powerhouse tools that often confuse newcomers due to their overlapping capabilities. While both are designed to manipulate text, they serve distinct purposes and shine in different...
by Zen Admin | Mar 11, 2025 | Ansible, DevOps, Linux, System Administration
In today’s fast-paced digital world, launching a website that can handle high traffic with rock-solid stability is a must. Whether you’re running a blog, an e-commerce platform, or a dynamic web app, the LAMP stack—Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP—remains a go-to...
by Zen Admin | Mar 11, 2025 | DevOps, Docker, Linux, Terraform, Tutorials
Have you ever dreamed of having your own private Netflix—complete with your personal movie collection, TV shows, or even home videos—accessible anytime, anywhere? Today, we’re going to make that a reality using AWS services like S3, Elemental MediaConvert, and ECS,...
by Zen Admin | Mar 4, 2025 | Linux, System Administration, Tutorials, VPS
If you’ve been running your website on shared hosting, you’ve likely enjoyed its simplicity and affordability. But as your site grows—whether it’s a blog, an e-commerce store, or a portfolio—you might start noticing limitations: slow load times, restricted resources,...
