Opinion
24 Mar 2023
Debian vs Ubuntu: A Comprehensive Comparison for Server and Desktop Users
Have you ever found yourself scratching your head, trying to decide between Debian and Ubuntu for your next server or desktop setup? You’re not alone. With their shared history and common features, it’s no wonder that many Linux users struggle to choose between these two popular distributions. At IOFLOOD, we see strong demand for both
23 Mar 2023
11 Good Password Ideas: A Guide to Strong Passwords You Can Use
In today’s digital world, we rely on passwords to protect our sensitive information from the increasing threat of cyber-attacks, identity theft, and data breaches. But are your passwords the best they can be? Do you need good password ideas? You’ve come to the right place! In this blog, we will outline 11 strategies to come
22 Mar 2023
Horizontal vs Vertical Scaling: A Framework for VPS and Shared Hosting Providers
Your hosting business is growing rapidly, and you’re starting to feel the pressure of accommodating an increasing number of clients on your dedicated servers. It’s a good problem to have — but still a problem. It’s a common challenge faced by many VPS and cPanel shared hosting providers, and it begs the question: how do
12 Jul 2021
Server Pricing Report – July 2021
Welcome to the sixth installment of our monthly server price reporting for 2021. If you were following along, last year we’ve been tracking changing parts prices for RAM, SSDs, Hard Drives, CPUs, and a couple of GPUs. Typically this is done monthly, and then shared on our blog. Currently, all listed prices are from eBay,
11 Feb 2021
Server Pricing Report – February 2021
Welcome to the Second installment of our monthly server price reporting for 2021. If you were following along, we’ve been tracking changing parts prices for RAM, SSDs, Hard Drives, CPUs, and a couple of GPUs. Typically this is done monthly, and then shared on our blog. Currently, all listed prices are from eBay, for used
07 Jan 2021
Server Pricing Report – January 2021
Welcome to the First installment of our monthly server price reporting for 2021. If you were following along, last year we’ve been tracking changing parts prices for RAM, SSDs, Hard Drives, CPUs, and a couple of GPUs. Typically this is done monthly, and then shared on our blog. Currently, all listed prices are from eBay,
02 Nov 2020
Server Pricing Report – November 2020
Welcome to the Ninth installment of our monthly server price reporting for 2020. If you were following along, last year we’ve been tracking changing parts prices for RAM, SSDs, Hard Drives, CPUs, and a couple of GPUs. Typically this is done monthly, and then shared on our blog. Currently, all listed prices are from eBay,
24 Sep 2020
Failing Safe – Drive Wipe Policy
Some of you may recall recently we posted a blog post about using checklists to help avoid workplace complacency and customer inconvenience. If you missed it, you can go back and read it here: https://ioflood.com/blog/check-one-two-three/ No matter how comprehensive your checklists may be, there will always be weak points that can cause confusion, concern, or
20 Aug 2020
Server Pricing Report – August 2020
Welcome to the eighth installment of our monthly server price reporting for 2020. If you were following along, last year we’ve been tracking changing parts prices for RAM, SSDs, Hard Drives, CPUs, and a couple of GPUs. Typically this is done monthly, and then shared on our blog. Currently, all listed prices are from eBay,
06 Aug 2020
Check One, Two, Three!
Avoiding Workplace Complacency and Customer Inconvenience through the use of Checklists. Here at IOFlood we pride ourselves on using the right tools for the job, in everything we do. We love servers, which is why we would never use substandard hardware during provisioning. We also love our customers, which is why we take pride in