Your Backup Is Useless Until You Test a Restore
A completed backup job is not proof of recovery. I explain why restore tests, documented dependencies and realistic recovery checks matter more than a green status.
A completed backup job is not proof of recovery. I explain why restore tests, documented dependencies and realistic recovery checks matter more than a green status.
AI-assisted security research is uncovering Linux vulnerabilities that survived years of human review. I look at what this changes and what still requires experienced technical judgment.
After around 13 years with OVH, I explain why I still use its dedicated servers for Proxmox, where it has proved reliable and what still frustrates me.
After more than six years and around ten VPS instances, I explain why Contabo still offers strong value and how I handle occasional performance problems.
I use Vultr for labs, testing and temporary Linux servers when I need infrastructure quickly. This review explains where it works well and where I choose differently.