Archive

Recent entries, kept in a simple chronological list.

1. August 25, 2026Authoritative DNS comes first
   When a record changes, check the authoritative server before recursive caches. It separates a publishing problem from ordinary propagation delay.
2. August 24, 2026A health check should stay boring
   A small local endpoint with no database or external requests tells you whether the web process and route are alive without creating new failure modes.
3. August 23, 2026Test transfers, not only handshakes
   Opening a socket proves very little about a route. A measured file transfer catches stalls and resets that appear after the first packets.
4. August 22, 2026Keep recovery notes beside the service
   A concise record of listeners, certificates and validation commands makes routine maintenance safer when the original operator is unavailable.