Infrastructure tutorials

Production-grade guides for Linux, servers, security and performance. Copy-paste commands, multi-distro support, written by engineers who run this in production.

performance Intermediate

Optimize Apache HTTP server performance with caching, compression and worker tuning

Boost Apache performance through worker MPM optimization, compression modules, and intelligent caching strategies. Achieve 3-5x performance improvements for high-traffic production workloads.

35 min 6 distros 576 views
performance Intermediate

Optimize MySQL query performance with indexes and query profiling for high-traffic applications

Learn how to dramatically improve MySQL query performance using proper indexing strategies, query profiling tools, and InnoDB optimization techniques. This tutorial covers slow query log analysis, EXPLAIN plan interpretation, and memory tuning for production databases.

45 min 6 distros 496 views
hosting Intermediate

Install and configure Lighttpd web server with SSL and FastCGI for lightweight hosting

Set up Lighttpd web server with SSL certificates from Let's Encrypt and FastCGI support for PHP applications. Configure virtual hosts, optimize performance, and implement security hardening for production hosting.

25 min 6 distros 530 views
hosting Beginner

Install and configure Caddy web server with automatic HTTPS and reverse proxy

Set up Caddy, a modern web server with automatic HTTPS certificates from Let's Encrypt, zero-config HTTP/2, and built-in reverse proxy capabilities for production applications.

25 min 6 distros 1,770 views
hosting Intermediate

Configure Apache web server with virtual hosts and SSL certificates

Set up Apache HTTP server with multiple virtual hosts, secure SSL certificates from Let's Encrypt, and implement security hardening for production workloads.

45 min 6 distros 626 views
hosting Intermediate

Setup nginx reverse proxy with SSL certificates and security hardening

Configure nginx as a secure reverse proxy with Let's Encrypt SSL certificates, security headers, and DDoS protection. Learn to proxy backend applications, implement rate limiting, and harden your web server configuration.

35 min 4 distros 498 views
monitoring Intermediate

Configure Grafana dashboards for InfluxDB collectd metrics with advanced visualization and alerting

Build comprehensive Grafana dashboards to visualize collectd system metrics stored in InfluxDB with custom panels, advanced queries, and automated alerting rules for production monitoring.

45 min 4 distros 485 views
security Intermediate

Configure NGINX rate limiting and DDoS protection with advanced security rules

Learn to configure production-grade NGINX rate limiting and DDoS protection with multiple security zones, advanced rules, and real-time monitoring to protect your web applications from malicious traffic and resource exhaustion attacks.

45 min 4 distros 579 views
devops Intermediate

Install and configure Apache Airflow with PostgreSQL backend and secure production deployment

Learn to deploy Apache Airflow in production with PostgreSQL backend, systemd services, SSL/TLS encryption, and security hardening for enterprise workflow orchestration.

45 min 6 distros 780 views
devops Intermediate

Install and configure GitLab CE with CI/CD runners and backup automation

Set up a complete self-hosted GitLab CE instance with SSL encryption, Docker-based CI/CD runners, automated backup system, and security hardening for production workloads.

45 min 6 distros 699 views
databases Intermediate

Install and configure Redis 7 with clustering and security hardening

Set up Redis 7 with master-replica clustering, SSL/TLS encryption, ACL authentication, and production-grade security hardening. Includes performance tuning, backup strategies, and monitoring configuration for high-availability deployments.

45 min 6 distros 663 views
hosting Intermediate

Install and configure NGINX with HTTP/3 and modern security headers

Set up NGINX with HTTP/3 and QUIC support for faster web performance. Configure SSL certificates, implement modern security headers like CSP and HSTS, and optimize for production workloads.

25 min 6 distros 568 views

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