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Loki vs Vector vs Elasticsearch for Linux Server Monitoring: A Practical Small Fleet Guide

Loki vs Vector vs Elasticsearch for Linux Server Monitoring: A Practical Small Fleet Guide

Jun 30, 2026    Mariusz Antonik    Automation    9 min read

Growing Linux fleets often outgrow a simple rsyslog-to-Elasticsearch setup once storage, parsing, and cluster maintenance become daily work. This practical comparison explains when Loki, Vector, Elasticsearch, or a hybrid pipeline makes sense for small and mid-sized teams. Use it to choose a logging architecture that supports incident response without turning linux server monitoring into another full-time platform project.

#centralized-logging #elasticsearch #linux server monitoring #log-retention #loki #server health #vector
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How to Monitor Linux CPU Usage with Cron

How to Monitor Linux CPU Usage with Cron

Jun 29, 2026    Mariusz Antonik    Automation    6 min read

Cron-based CPU monitoring is a simple way to catch resource pressure before users notice slow pages, stalled jobs, or surprise outages. A lightweight script can collect load average, CPU idle time, and top process snapshots on a schedule without adding a full dashboard. This guide shows what to measure, how often to run checks, and how to turn the results into practical weekly health signals. It is designed for developers and small business owners who need useful visibility without another tool to babysit.

#automation #CPU Monitoring #cron #linux #server health
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Oracle Cloud MySQL Setup: A Practical OCI Guide

Oracle Cloud MySQL Setup: A Practical OCI Guide

Jun 26, 2026    Mariusz Antonik    Automation    7 min read

Setting up MySQL in Oracle Cloud is easier when you make the network, access, backup, and sizing decisions before clicking through the console. This guide walks through the practical choices behind an Oracle Cloud MySQL setup, including VCN placement, security rules, backup policy, and when HeatWave matters. It is written for builders and small infrastructure teams that want a clean first deployment instead of a fragile test system that accidentally becomes production.

#cloud-database-setup #mysql-heatwave #oci-database #oci-mysql-heatwave-tutorial #oracle-cloud-mysql-database-service #oracle-cloud-mysql-setup
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Oracle Cloud MySQL Setup: A Practical OCI Guide

Oracle Cloud MySQL Setup: A Practical OCI Guide

Jun 26, 2026    Mariusz Antonik    Automation    5 min read

Setting up MySQL on Oracle Cloud is not just a console walkthrough; the network, access model, and backup choices decide how reliable the system will be later. This guide walks through the practical OCI decisions behind a clean MySQL DB system setup. You will learn how to plan the VCN, subnet, security rules, backups, and validation checks before the database supports real application traffic. It is written for builders who want a clear implementation path without skipping the operational details that matter.

#database-setup #MySQL #oci-mysql-heatwave #oracle-cloud #oracle-cloud-mysql-setup
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Oracle Database on OCI Setup (Step-by-Step Guide)

Oracle Database on OCI Setup (Step-by-Step Guide)

Apr 14, 2026    Mariusz Antonik    Automation    4 min read

Setting up an Oracle database on OCI involves more than just launching a DB system. This guide explains how to design networking, security, and database configuration the right way from the start. Learn practical steps to build a secure and scalable OCI database environment. Avoid common mistakes that can cause issues later.

#create oracle db system in oci #oci oracle database private subnet setup #oci oracle database tutorial #oci virtual machine db system guide #oracle base database service tutorial #oracle database on oci setup
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Automating Infrastructure: OCI CLI and Terraform for Beginners

Automating Infrastructure: OCI CLI and Terraform for Beginners

Nov 08, 2025    Mariusz Antonik    Automation    2 min read

Manual setup is fine for a single instance — but when you’re managing multiple networks, compute nodes, and databases, automation becomes essential. OCI provides powerful tools like the Command Line Interface (CLI) and Terraform to simplify and replicate deployments. OCI CLI – Your Command-Line Control Center The OCI CLI lets you interact with your environment using scripts or terminal commands.

#Advanced #Beginner #Best Practices #OCI
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