- 5 Things Toxic to Scalability
We use a broad brush to highlight the biggest no-nos in web application scalability.
- 8 Best Practices for Deploying MySQL Databases on Amazon EC2
MySQL on Amazon EC2, the what, how and when.
Hiring Guides
- MySQL DBA Interview Questions (part 1)
- MySQL DBA Interview Questions (part 2)
This two part guide for a hiring manager, focuses on the MySQL Database Operations role.
Howtos
- MySQL Replication with Hotbackups
Hotbackups make building replicas a snap. Avoid the downtime & speedup the process.
- Ten Best Practices for MySQL Backups
Get your backups right so you can get some sleep at night!
Industry Commentary
- Why the Android Ecosystem is Broken
Androids platform has not labored under an iron fist. Now it’s ecosystem is paying the price.
- Finding the Mythical MySQL DBA
A decade ago startups large and small were running on Oracle, but no longer. As the shift intensifies, it becomes harder and harder to find the right talent. Here’s why.
- Why Generalists are Better at Scaling the Web
We argue that technologists with broad experience are needed to achieve scalability for today’s high traffic high transaction websites.
Startup & Small Business Advice
- 3 Things Every CEO Should Know About the Cloud
You’ve heard all the hype. Now for some medicine.
- Consulting 101 – Finding Business
- Consulting 101 – Completing Engagements
- Consulting 101 – Growing Business
Our three part guide takes you through ten steps to building a successful consulting business. This is as much a guide for freelancers or wanna be consultants, as it is for startups, and those wishing to hire good temporary resources.
Book Reviews
- Scalability Rules for Managers & Startups
Learn about scalability from the guys at AKF.
- The Lean Startup – Eric Ries
Building a startup doesn’t have to mean big money. Stay efficient and build those margins.
Hidden Gems
- Cloud Computing Use Cases
Cut through the hype. Which types of applications really do lend themselves to deploying in the cloud?
- Why (or Why Not) to Migrate to the Cloud
Ask some tough questions before you deploy everything in the cloud.
- Introduction to EC2 Cloud Deployments
Soup to nuts guide to deploying applications on Amazon Web Services EC2.