Category Archives: Clusters

20 may

Run Your Own Cloud Server Locally, Internally, or Publicly – ownCloud

***, Amazon.com, Apple, Architecture, Cloud Computing, Clusters, Databases, DIY, Google, Internet, Microsoft, Windows
Posted by Phillihp Harmon

There are tons of Cloud Services out there that you can go out and sign up for free, download, and have a blast with. Companies such as Microsoft, Google, Apple, and Amazon have all jumped on board (the four horsemen). … Continue reading →

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24 apr

Load Balancing Joomla, WordPress, and Drupal

***, Architecture, Cloud Computing, Clusters, CMS, Drupal, Hardware, Internet, Joomla, Linux, PHP, Wordpress
Posted by Phillihp Harmon

There comes a time when Amazon Web Services gets extremely expensive or even unusable for your websites needs. If you look out in the world of websites that are out there, it has been guestimated that over 70% of all … Continue reading →

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17 apr

Heartbleed Attack Leads to Arrest

***, Clusters, Companies, Electronics, News, Rants
Posted by Phillihp Harmon

This whole Heartbleed thing has me seriously wondering what is going on today with our Security and our understanding of Security. It is laughable! First, if you are trusting OpenSSL, which is an OPEN SOURCE encryption SSL certificate generator, you … Continue reading →

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1 dec

Paul Walker from Varsity Blues and Fast and Furious in a Car Accident, Dies… so does the Website.

**, Architecture, Clusters, Companies, Entertainment, Internet, News
Posted by Phillihp Harmon

It was reported just an hour ago. Paul Walker has died in a car accident. Unfortunate and ironic. The number one actor in the entire Fast and Furious series, along with his strong success in Varsity Blues. These things should … Continue reading →

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11 nov

I Typically Have Around 100+ Internet Connections

***, Architecture, Cloud Computing, Clusters, Companies, Entertainment, Internet, Mobility, News
Posted by Phillihp Harmon

Working on the Public Web can be a tricky world. What’s funny… so many people work on the public web. So many people work in a place where their website is seen by so many. The entire terminology of “Web … Continue reading →

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30 oct

ObamaCare Vanishes from Healthcare.gov Website

***, Browsers, Cloud Computing, Clusters, Government, Hacking, Internet, News
Posted by Phillihp Harmon

In some ways, it is entirely too funny to see all the criticism of the HealthCare.gov website taking place. First, it was the load balancing issues, still an issue. Second, is the validity of the data being saved in the … Continue reading →

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22 oct

Network Solutions – Down Again!

*, Architecture, Cloud Computing, Clusters, Internet
Posted by Phillihp Harmon

In two months, Network Solutions has gone down twice due to DOS attacks. Knocking down several websites. If you use them, switch off… You have many other choices out there. Using Network Solutions and GoDaddy.com for your DNS hosting is … Continue reading →

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10 oct

Learn how to use the Plesk Control Panel

**, Cloud Computing, Clusters, CMS, Internet
Posted by Phillihp Harmon

It seems that everyone has a website these days. We are all Experts! We all claim to be web developers… lol. Or architects, or whatever. Well, if you want to climb into the boat and get started, I’d recommend getting … Continue reading →

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29 aug

Good Job on Traffic – Knocking me Down

**, Architecture, Clusters, Hacking, Hardware, Internet, News
Posted by Phillihp Harmon

Thank you all for all the traffic guys (and gals). I have to deal with server maintenance more than ever over the past months. It’s a good problem to have. This site is not load balanced yet, but I’m starting … Continue reading →

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29 jul

Load Testing Your Public Websites Online

***, Architecture, Cloud Computing, Clusters, DIY, Internet, Linux
Posted by Phillihp Harmon

If you have a website that you anticipate many hits on, or if you have scripts that you are unsure can handle the pressure, it’s good to run a load test. Load testing is basically a way of virtually spinning … Continue reading →

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