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Install and configure CockroachDB cluster with high availability and distributed SQL

databases
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Install and configure ArgoCD for GitOps continuous deployment with RBAC and SSL

devops
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Install and configure PostgreSQL 17 with performance tuning and security hardening

databases
411

Install and configure Loki for centralized log aggregation with Grafana integration

monitoring
404

Install and configure WireGuard VPN server with client management

networking
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Configure Nagios SNMP monitoring for network devices with automated discovery and templates

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Integrate Elasticsearch 8 with Prometheus monitoring and Grafana dashboards

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Set up NGINX web application firewall with ModSecurity 3 and OWASP Core Rule Set

security
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Configure NGINX reverse proxy with advanced caching and load balancing

hosting
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Configure Netdata alerts with Slack and Microsoft Teams for real-time monitoring notifications

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devops Advanced

Implement Apache Spark 3.5 cluster with YARN and HDFS for distributed computing

Set up a production-grade Apache Spark 3.5 cluster with YARN resource management and HDFS distributed storage for scalable big data processing. This tutorial covers multi-node Hadoop cluster configuration, YARN integration, and monitoring setup.

45 min 4 distros 77 views
devops Advanced

Setup Apache Airflow cluster with Kubernetes Executor for auto-scaling workflows

Deploy production-grade Apache Airflow with Kubernetes Executor for dynamic workflow scaling. Configure PostgreSQL backend, RBAC authentication, and auto-scaling policies with Prometheus monitoring integration.

45 min 4 distros 76 views
devops Advanced

Integrate Nexus Repository with Kubernetes and Docker registry authentication

Set up Nexus Repository Manager as a private Docker registry integrated with Kubernetes clusters, configure secure authentication and authorization, and enable automated container image deployment with RBAC controls.

45 min 4 distros 278 views
devops Intermediate

Deploy Deno applications with Docker containers and production optimization

Learn how to containerize Deno applications with Docker using multi-stage builds, security hardening, and production-ready configuration. This tutorial covers creating optimized Dockerfiles, implementing proper caching strategies, and deploying with Docker Compose for scalable web applications.

35 min 4 distros 79 views
monitoring Intermediate

Monitor container performance with Prometheus and cAdvisor for comprehensive metrics collection

Set up comprehensive container monitoring with cAdvisor, Prometheus, and Grafana to collect detailed metrics on CPU, memory, network, and disk usage. This tutorial covers installation, configuration, and alerting for production-ready container performance monitoring.

35 min 4 distros 125 views
monitoring Beginner

Monitor system resources with Netdata real-time performance dashboard

Set up Netdata for comprehensive real-time monitoring of CPU, memory, disk, and network resources with a web-based dashboard, email alerts, and customizable thresholds.

25 min 6 distros 187 views
security Beginner

Configure Linux audit system with auditd for security compliance and file monitoring

Set up the Linux audit system with auditd to monitor file access, user activities, and system calls for security compliance. Learn to create audit rules, analyze logs, and track privilege escalations.

25 min 6 distros 294 views
monitoring Beginner

Install and configure Uptime Kuma for website monitoring with SSL and email alerts

Learn how to install Uptime Kuma, a self-hosted monitoring tool, with SSL certificates, email notifications, and comprehensive website monitoring capabilities. Set up automated alerts and maintain reliable uptime tracking for your web services.

25 min 6 distros 272 views
linux Beginner

Configure Linux user and group management with useradd, usermod and advanced account security

Learn to manage Linux users and groups with useradd, usermod, and groupadd commands. This tutorial covers creating accounts, setting permissions, configuring password policies, and implementing security best practices for production systems.

25 min 6 distros 168 views
monitoring Beginner

Install and configure Nagios Core 4.5 for network and server monitoring with web interface

Set up Nagios Core 4.5 monitoring system with Apache web interface to monitor servers, network devices, and services. Configure hosts, services, and email notifications for comprehensive infrastructure monitoring.

45 min 6 distros 220 views
security Intermediate

Configure OSSEC HIDS for intrusion detection with email alerts and real-time monitoring

Set up OSSEC Host-based Intrusion Detection System with server-agent architecture, custom detection rules, email notifications, and real-time monitoring for comprehensive security monitoring across multiple systems.

45 min 6 distros 172 views
monitoring Intermediate

Monitor Docker containers with Prometheus and Grafana using cAdvisor for comprehensive metrics collection

Set up comprehensive Docker container monitoring with Prometheus, Grafana, and cAdvisor to track resource usage, performance metrics, and container health in production environments.

45 min 4 distros 226 views

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