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ApacheBench: Proper Usage
When you are benchmarking a web server, you may fall into the trap of benchmarking against a small file (maybe the debian default “It’s working!” index.html file). I decided to write about this pitfall, so that my friends & readers will get a more realistic benchmark. I’ve found the following general guidelines are a good…
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VMWare Perl SDK on Ubuntu Lucid (10.04 LTS)
I have recently found interest in a system called OpenQRM to manage Virtual Machines / Appliances, as well as Cloud Machines (Public / Private). One of the plugins bundled with OpenQRM allows you to manage VMWare ESX Servers. It will scan the network and auto-discover VMWare Servers, However unless you install the VMWare Perl SDK…
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From Russia with Love?!
When I was very young, Russia was this “grey” and “evil” entity. Having lived in countries mainly under the influence of the west, this is no surprise. The impression was that the government is not very good for the people, as in, not very democratic. However this is my third or fourth time to Russia,…
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