Engineering notes for small, reliable systems.

Notes on Linux servers, web delivery, observability, automation, and the small operational details that make services easier to run.

Apr 2026 · Infrastructure

Building a boring static site that is easy to operate

A short checklist for serving static pages with predictable caching, useful logs, simple rollback, and minimal moving parts.

nginxstaticops

Mar 2026 · Linux

Using timers, watchdogs, and concise logs to keep small services observable without adding a full platform.

systemdlinuxmonitoring

Feb 2026 · Networking

How SNI routing, certificate renewal, and backend ports interact when a single server carries multiple public names.

tlsroutingopenresty