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Tutorials · 5 min read ·
How to Tune Linux Performance for a Busy Server
When traffic climbs, defaults hold you back. Tune file limits, network buffers, sysctl parameters and services to squeeze more out of your VPS.
Tutorials · 5 min read ·
How to Create a Swap File on a Linux VPS
Small VPS plans run out of RAM fast. A swap file gives the kernel breathing room and prevents the OOM killer from killing your app. Here's how to add one.
Tutorials · 3 min read ·
Linux swap and OOM tuning for small VPS plans
Out of memory? Learn how swap works, how to add a swap file, tune swappiness, and understand the OOM killer so your small VPS stays stable under pressure.
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