Sirius Blog: You ask, we answer!

  • GitLab Problems and Risks

    You Ask, We Answer: What are the Systemic Problems and Risks Associated with GitLab?

    Here at Sirius, we often get asked, "What are the common and systemic problems with GitLab? Are the risks associated with self-managed deployments too high, or is the platform truly ready for enterprise scale?" This is a very good question, and one that deserves a clear, honest answer. We understand that we all tend to worry more about what might go wrong than what will go right when making a purchasing decision, and actively search for potential problems.

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  • How much does GitLab cost?

    You Ask, We Answer: What is the True Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of GitLab?

    Here at Sirius, we often get asked, "What is the true cost of GitLab?". This is a very good question, and one that deserves a clear, honest answer. We understand the need to know the true financial implications of any technology choice, as it's a decision a business will have to live with for years, affecting scalability and operational costs.

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  • Which Web Server is Truly Best in Class?

    You Ask, We Answer: Which Web Server is Truly Best in Class?

    Here at Sirius, we often get asked, "Which web server is truly Best in Class? Is NGINX still the overall winner, or are newer platforms like Caddy or LiteSpeed superior?". This is a very good question, and one that deserves a clear, honest answer. We understand the need to choose the right foundational technology, as this decision affects your scalability, resource costs, and operational agility for years to come.

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  • NGINX Review

    You Ask, We Answer: A Comprehensive Review of NGINX Software

    Here at Sirius, we often get asked, "What is the ultimate verdict on NGINX? Is NGINX Open Source truly ready for enterprise production, or is NGINX Plus necessary?" This is a very good question, and one that deserves a clear, honest answer. We understand the need to know the true technical capabilities and financial implications of any technology choice, as it's a decision a business will have to live with for years.

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  • NGINX Versus Apache, LiteSpeed, and Caddy — Which Web Server is Right for You?

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    You Ask, We Answer: NGINX Versus Apache, LiteSpeed, and Caddy — Which Web Server is Right for You?

    Here at Sirius, we often get asked, “How does NGINX stack up against other leading web servers like Apache, LiteSpeed, and Caddy?” This is a very good question, and one that deserves a clear, honest answer. We understand the need to choose the right foundational technology, as this decision affects your scalability, resource costs, and operational agility for years to come. Comparisons are a fundamental part of the buying process.

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