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NGINX VTS Module: NGINX Plus Monitoring


by Danila Vershinin, January 29, 2026

Learn how to install and configure the NGINX VTS (Virtual Host Traffic Status) module for free real-time monitoring. Get NGINX Plus-level traffic statistics, upstream monitoring, and Prometheus metrics without the commercial license cost.

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NGINX Amplify Alternative: The Drop-In Replacement (2026)


by Danila Vershinin, January 22, 2026

NGINX Amplify was discontinued on January 31, 2026. GetPageSpeed Amplify is the only drop-in compatible replacement—migrate in 60 seconds without changing your agent. Get website monitoring, Gixy security analysis, custom dashboards, and features F5 never offered.

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Install MySQLTuner in CentOS/RHEL


by Danila Vershinin, March 20, 2019

How to install MySQLTuner in CentOS/RHEL 7 to help with tuning MySQL server instances

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Fixing NGINX Amplify’s failure after reboot


by Danila Vershinin, February 10, 2019

Fix NGINX Amplify’s agent failure to start at boot time or after every reboot. Easy guide.

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NGINX Amplify – MySQL Monitoring in CentOS 6


by Danila Vershinin, August 4, 2018

MySQL monitoring in CentOS 6 using NGINX Amplify agent

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Safe MySQL configuration reload? Easy


by Danila Vershinin, June 14, 2018

An easy way into implementing `systemctl reload mysqld`.

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The evil increment_id? Or why MySQL is not using an index


by Danila Vershinin, February 17, 2018

Debugging guide to help you with your MySQL index optimization in Magento 1.x

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Nginx Amplify Automatic Updates on CentOS/RHEL 7


by Danila Vershinin, October 28, 2017

Know how to setup automatic updates for Nginx Amplify agent

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MySQLTuner fix for “Reduce or eliminate unclosed connections and network issues”


by Danila Vershinin, October 21, 2017

Find out how to eliminate unclosed MySQL connections

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Fake Speed


by Danila Vershinin, September 12, 2017

My always up-to-date list of optimization fakers out there.

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