September 21, 2026

The European managed services map for sysadmins: which service runs which layer of your web stack

Reference mapping of compute, managed PostgreSQL/MySQL, object storage, cache, queue, Kubernetes, load balancing, DNS and CDN to concrete services at OVHcloud, Scaleway, Hetzner, IONOS, Exoscale, STACKIT and Open Telekom Cloud, plus the open source equivalent for each layer and notes on maturity and limits.
August 31, 2026

Cost-effective caching: swapping ElastiCache for managed Redis on Hetzner

Switching from AWS ElastiCache to managed Redis on Hetzner can reduce caching costs by 60 to 90 percent for stable, EU-based workloads. Here is a breakdown of ElastiCache's hidden costs, when the switch makes sense, and how to execute a safe migration.
June 30, 2026

How to Migrate Your Web Application to a European Cloud

Moving a production web application to European cloud providers like Hetzner, Scaleway, or OVHcloud takes weeks of preparation. This guide covers how to audit your infrastructure, replace proprietary tools with open-source alternatives, sync your data, and execute the DNS cutover. Follow these practical steps to make your migration predictable and minimize downtime.