Where we host our servers
Following on from today’s multiple outages at FidoNet I thought it might be worth while detailing a little on where we host our servers and why. As many who read this will…
Infrastructure
Deep dives into hosting infrastructure, DNS, server configuration, and platform architecture.
Node.js on shared hosting — what works, what doesn’t, and when to go VPS
Shared hosting has historically meant PHP. Enhance changes that with native Node.js app support. Here’s what actually works, what has limits, and when Node workloads need a VPS.
Proxmox vs. traditional VPS — what the difference means for your hosting
Most VPS hosts run OpenVZ or Xen. FXRM runs KVM on Proxmox. The difference is more than a product spec — it changes what isolation and resource guarantees actually mean.
How we configure HAProxy for mail server failover
A single SMTP server is a single point of failure. This is the actual HAProxy configuration we use for mail relay failover, including health checks, stick tables, and SMTP protocol handling.
DNSSEC explained for web developers — why it matters and how to check it
DNS cache poisoning attacks are real and DNSSEC exists to stop them. Here’s what DNSSEC actually does, how to verify it’s working, and why your hosting provider’s implementation matters.