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Install and configure Deno for web development with systemd and reverse proxy

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Install and configure Uvicorn ASGI server with systemd and reverse proxy for FastAPI applications

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Install and configure Ollama for local AI models on Linux servers

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Configure custom SNMP MIBs for vendor-specific monitoring with SNMP v2c and v3

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Implement NGINX Plus active health checks for enterprise environments

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Setup Prometheus Blackbox Exporter for endpoint monitoring with SSL and alerting

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Configure Prometheus alerting with AlertManager notifications and webhook integration

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Configure Elasticsearch cross-cluster replication for disaster recovery

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security Intermediate

Implement two-factor authentication for SSH with Google Authenticator and TOTP

Secure your SSH connections by adding TOTP-based two-factor authentication using Google Authenticator and PAM modules for an additional layer of protection beyond passwords and keys.

25 min 4 distros 206 views
devops Intermediate

Implement Kafka Streams processing applications with Java and Scala for real-time data analytics

Build production-ready Kafka Streams applications using Java and Scala for real-time data processing, including stateless transformations, stateful aggregations, windowing, and stream joins with exactly-once semantics.

45 min 4 distros 183 views
networking Intermediate

Setup HAProxy with Docker container backends for dynamic load balancing

Configure HAProxy 2.8 to automatically discover and load balance traffic across Docker containers with health checks, service discovery, and SSL termination for production-grade dynamic routing.

35 min 4 distros 236 views
security Intermediate

Configure Vault dynamic secrets for databases with PostgreSQL and MySQL integration

Set up HashiCorp Vault's database secrets engine to automatically generate short-lived credentials for PostgreSQL and MySQL databases, improving security by eliminating static passwords and enabling automated credential rotation.

45 min 4 distros 184 views
security Advanced

Secure Docker containers with Traefik reverse proxy and Authelia authentication

Set up a production-grade security stack using Traefik v3 reverse proxy with SSL automation and Authelia for multi-factor authentication. This tutorial covers Docker hardening, LDAP integration, and container security monitoring.

45 min 4 distros 200 views
hosting Intermediate

Configure NGINX reverse proxy with load balancing and SSL termination

Set up NGINX as a reverse proxy with multiple backend servers, SSL termination, and health monitoring. Perfect for distributing traffic across application instances while handling encryption at the edge.

45 min 4 distros 219 views
networking Advanced

Configure HAProxy advanced routing with ACLs and maps for intelligent traffic management

Set up sophisticated traffic routing in HAProxy using Access Control Lists (ACLs) and map files for dynamic backend selection, SSL SNI routing, and intelligent request distribution based on headers, paths, and custom conditions.

45 min 4 distros 232 views
databases Intermediate

Monitor PostgreSQL performance with pg_stat_statements extension for query analysis and optimization

Set up pg_stat_statements extension to collect query statistics, analyze slow queries, and optimize PostgreSQL database performance with automated monitoring alerts.

25 min 4 distros 217 views
networking Intermediate

Configure WireGuard site-to-site VPN connections with advanced routing and security

Set up secure network-to-network VPN tunnels using WireGuard with advanced routing, firewall rules, and monitoring for connecting multiple office locations or data centers.

45 min 4 distros 185 views
devops Intermediate

Deploy Podman containers with Kubernetes YAML manifests and kubectl integration

Learn how to deploy and manage Podman containers using Kubernetes YAML manifests with kubectl integration. This tutorial covers systemd user services, YAML generation, pod networking, and volume management.

25 min 4 distros 176 views
hosting Intermediate

Configure nginx reverse proxy for Podman containers with SSL and load balancing

Set up nginx as a reverse proxy for Podman containers with SSL termination, health checks, and load balancing. Includes automated SSL certificate management with Let's Encrypt and container integration.

45 min 4 distros 221 views
linux Intermediate

Automate backup and restore for Ollama models with systemd timers and shell scripts

Set up automated backup and restore procedures for Ollama AI models using systemd timers, shell scripts, and compression. Includes disaster recovery strategies and monitoring integration for production environments.

45 min 4 distros 243 views

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