Keeping small services observable
Useful health checks should confirm the user-visible path, not merely that a process still exists.
Systems · Networking · Operations
Practical notes for dependable infrastructure
A small collection of field notes about Linux administration, network services, monitoring, and predictable recovery.
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Reducing configuration drift
Versioned configuration, staged updates, and simple rollback procedures make even single-server systems easier to operate.
Designing for uncomplicated recovery
Backups are most valuable when restoration steps are short, documented, and tested before an incident.