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Website Slow? Here are a few tips.

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Percy Kwong

Ok.  So you have a slow website.  Depending on the architecture, there are a couple of different ways we can speed it up.  We need to remember that the technology you’re riding on is going to make a big difference. There are many factors that can make your website slow. Inefficient Code Large Graphics files…

The Cloud or Regular Servers, a Technical and business comparison.

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Percy Kwong

We all here about “The Cloud” today and Virtual Private Servers.  The reality is 10 years ago, virtualization as a technology was still in it’s infancy.  While it seemed like a good idea, the reality is, it wasn’t ready for prime time business.  It was more of an exploration of technology, the next logical step;…

Recommended Products I use these for all my clients.

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Percy Kwong

Supermicro Motherboards – They work well and have proven chipsets. 3Ware RAID Cards: They’re one of the best in the industry.  They work and I’ve never lost data with them. Remember to buy the battery backup option. Supermicro Cases: Talk about seriously over-engineered cases.  They cool well and are built to last. Quality beyond anything…

Updating PHP to on Centos 5.x

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Percy Kwong

Updating PHP on Centos 5 can be confusing with all of the different tutorials out there, but here’s one that absolutely works.

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