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.

databases Intermediate

Configure application connection pooling for CockroachDB with PgBouncer and HAProxy

Set up efficient connection pooling for CockroachDB applications using PgBouncer as a connection pool manager and HAProxy for load balancing across multiple database nodes. This configuration reduces database connection overhead and improves application performance.

45 min 4 distros 1,573 views
performance Advanced

Implement Nginx Redis cluster caching for high availability

Set up a Redis cluster with Nginx caching for high availability and improved performance. This configuration provides distributed caching with automatic failover and enhanced scalability for production web applications.

45 min 4 distros 1,872 views
devops Intermediate

Configure Istio traffic management with virtual services and destination rules

Configure advanced Istio traffic management using virtual services for intelligent request routing and destination rules for load balancing and service subsets in production Kubernetes environments.

25 min 4 distros 1,532 views
databases Advanced

Set up ClickHouse and Kafka real-time data pipeline with streaming analytics

Build a production-ready real-time data pipeline using ClickHouse for high-performance analytics and Apache Kafka for streaming data ingestion. Configure clustering, replication, and automated data processing workflows.

45 min 4 distros 1,794 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 6,459 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 1,816 views
databases Beginner

Install and configure MariaDB 11.6 with performance optimization and security hardening

Set up MariaDB 11.6 as a high-performance MySQL alternative with InnoDB optimization, SSL encryption, automated backups, and comprehensive security hardening for production environments.

45 min 6 distros 1,921 views
linux Intermediate

Configure Linux system time synchronization with chrony and NTP hardening

Set up reliable time synchronization with chrony NTP client, configure secure time servers, and implement monitoring to prevent time drift on production servers.

25 min 6 distros 3,108 views
databases Intermediate

Configure Apache Cassandra cluster with multi-node setup and performance optimization

Set up a production-ready Apache Cassandra cluster with multiple nodes, configure replication strategies, and optimize JVM settings and performance parameters for high-throughput distributed NoSQL workloads.

45 min 6 distros 1,507 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 1,829 views
databases Intermediate

Install and configure CockroachDB cluster with high availability and distributed SQL

Set up a production-ready CockroachDB cluster with SSL certificates, load balancing, and automated backups for distributed SQL workloads. This tutorial covers multi-node deployment, security hardening, and performance optimization for enterprise environments.

45 min 6 distros 1,916 views
performance Advanced

Set up Apache Airflow DAG performance testing with Locust load testing framework

Learn to configure Locust for comprehensive Apache Airflow DAG performance testing, including automated load testing scenarios, metrics collection, and CI/CD integration for production-grade workflow optimization.

45 min 4 distros 1,440 views

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