Performance

1 tutorials · 11 guides

Tutorials

Install Redis on Ubuntu 24.04: In-Memory Caching in 10 Minutes

Install and configure Redis on a Raff Ubuntu 24.04 VM. This tutorial covers installation, security hardening, password authentication, persistence settings, and basic operations.

Apr 3, 202611 min read

RedisUbuntuDatabase

Guides

For: Developers and sysadmins diagnosing CPU, RAM, disk I/O, and network bottlenecks on production cloud VMs

Cloud Server Performance Bottlenecks Explained: CPU, RAM, Disk I/O, and Network

Understand cloud server performance bottlenecks with a decision framework for CPU, RAM, disk I/O, network, latency, and scaling signals.

May 17, 202614 min read

PerformanceVMInfrastructure

For: Developers and small ops teams choosing persistent storage patterns for Dockerized apps in production

Docker Volumes vs Bind Mounts: What Matters in Production

Learn Docker volumes vs bind mounts by comparing persistence, portability, security, and operations. Choose the right storage model for production containers

Apr 17, 202615 min read

DockerStorageDevOps

For: Developers and small ops teams who need a practical observability strategy for cloud applications

Observability for Small Teams: Metrics, Logs, and Traces

Learn observability for small teams by understanding when to use metrics, logs, and traces. Build a practical debugging and reliability strategy on Raff.

Apr 7, 202615 min read

MonitoringDevOpsArchitecture

For: Developers and small ops teams choosing between lower-cost shared VMs and predictable dedicated compute

Shared vs Dedicated vCPU: How to Choose the Right VM Class

Learn shared vs dedicated vCPU differences, workload fit, pricing trade-offs, and how to choose the right Raff VM class for performance and cost.

Apr 3, 202614 min read

VMPerformanceCost Optimization

For: Developers and startup teams deciding when one VM is no longer enough for a growing production app"

Single-Server vs Multi-Server Architecture for Growing Apps

Learn single-server vs multi-server architecture for growing apps. Compare cost, complexity, scaling signals, and when to split workloads on Raff.

Mar 28, 202615 min read

ArchitectureScalingPlanning

For: Developers and small platform teams deciding how to scale, cache, and route cloud applications safely

Stateful vs Stateless Applications: What Cloud Teams Need to Know

Learn stateful vs stateless applications for cloud infrastructure. Compare scaling, sessions, storage, and team fit before choosing the right design on Raff.

Mar 28, 202614 min read

ArchitectureScalingDevOps

For: Developers, sysadmins, founders, and site owners choosing a web server for cloud VPS deployments

Nginx vs Apache: Which Web Server to Choose in 2026

Compare Nginx vs Apache for 2026. Learn which web server is better for VPS hosting, reverse proxying, WordPress, static sites, APIs, performance, and configuration.

Mar 15, 202618 min read

NginxApacheWeb Server

For: Developers, startup teams, and sysadmins choosing or resizing cloud VMs for production and staging workloads

Choosing the Right VM Size for Your Workload

Learn how to choose the right VM size for your workload by comparing CPU, RAM, storage, traffic patterns, and Raff VM profiles.

Mar 12, 202615 min read

PlanningPerformanceCost Optimization

For: Developers, DevOps engineers, and startup teams designing scalable applications who need to understand how to grow infrastructure without sacrificing performance or reliability.

Horizontal vs Vertical Scaling in Cloud Infrastructure

Understand horizontal vs vertical scaling in cloud infrastructure, when to scale up or out, and how to choose the right path for growing workloads. Meta Keywords: horizontal scaling, vertical scaling, cloud scaling, scale up vs scale out, cloud infrastructure scaling, VM scaling, load balancing, server scalability

Feb 9, 202615 min read

ScalingArchitecturePerformance

For: Developers and DevOps teams deciding where to store application data, databases, files, and temporary workloads

Block Storage vs Local Disk: Cloud Storage Guide

Understand block storage vs local disk in cloud infrastructure, when to use each option, and how to design safer storage for cloud workloads.

Jan 16, 202614 min read

StorageInfrastructureArchitecture

For: Developers and DevOps teams deciding where to store application data, databases, files, and temporary workloads

Private Cloud Networks Explained: VPC Design Best Practices

Understand block storage vs local disk in cloud infrastructure, when to use each option, and how to design safer storage for cloud workloads.

Jan 2, 202614 min read

StorageInfrastructureArchitecture

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