Hiding MySQL/PostgreSQL password from the “ps” command

If you want to run a database tool for MySQL from the command line it would seem you cannot avoid including the password using a –password argument. The problem is that the whole command line while the command is being run will be visible to any other user of the same server using the “ps” […]

Multiple DNS servers with PowerDNS and MySQL replication

With DNS it is essential to have at least two and preferably more DNS servers for your domains in geographically separated locations. Putting all your DNS servers on the same server is asking for trouble: even if your server goes down for only a little while (like a reboot) some visitors may perceive your sites […]