Technical guide
XCP-ng on a Dell server: from installation to running virtual machines
A single physical server can run several separate systems. We explain how to build an XCP-ng environment on a Dell server and what to consider when setting up the platform, virtual machines and backups.
Technical guide
MikroTik hAP ax S: office networking, separate guest Wi-Fi and multiple access points
A good office network is more than an internet connection. Using the MikroTik hAP ax S as an example, we explain how to set up internet access, corporate and guest networks, and Wi-Fi with multiple access points.
Case study
Several million page views a day: serving a high-traffic blog with NGINX
For a blog serving several million page views a day, web server settings matter to the business. BitNext tunes its NGINX environment to support a large readership and substantial international data traffic.
Case study
A full rack for an international partner: data centre hosting and technical monitoring
Our international partner houses its infrastructure in a full rack at the data centre. BitNext also carries out configuration work and monitors the environment under sustained high data traffic.
Case study
An online news channel from web to broadcast: development and streaming operations
For an online news channel, the website, mobile app and broadcast infrastructure form a single service. BitNext handles both development and operation of the IT environment delivering the broadcast.
Case study
Building a VMware failover cluster for retail infrastructure
A VMware environment built on two Dell servers and shared storage supports a retail business's core systems. We explain how the design helps handle failures, separate services and provide backups.
Case study
Transaction-based data synchronisation between SQL servers for Power BI
A dedicated SQL environment receives changes from the source system every 15 minutes and serves Power BI business reports. A coordinated workflow, from data ingestion to queries, supports day-to-day decisions.