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.

monitoring Advanced

Integrate Zabbix 7 with network automation and orchestration tools using Ansible and Python APIs

Build comprehensive network automation workflows by integrating Zabbix 7 monitoring with Ansible playbooks and custom Python scripts. This tutorial covers API authentication, automated host provisioning, and dynamic monitoring configuration for enterprise infrastructure management.

45 min 4 distros 230 views
security Intermediate

Configure Node.js JWT authentication with Redis session storage and security hardening

Set up secure JWT authentication for Node.js applications with Redis session storage, security middleware, and production-ready hardening practices.

45 min 4 distros 228 views
databases Intermediate

Implement MinIO data lifecycle management and automated archival with S3 retention policies

Configure MinIO lifecycle policies to automatically transition and expire objects based on age and storage class. Set up intelligent tiering and automated archival to optimize storage costs and compliance with data retention requirements.

35 min 4 distros 538 views
performance Advanced

Configure Apache Airflow performance optimization with connection pooling and resource tuning

Optimize Apache Airflow performance through advanced connection pooling, resource tuning, and Celery executor configuration. Learn to scale workers, configure database pools, and implement comprehensive monitoring for production workflows.

45 min 4 distros 546 views
devops Intermediate

Configure SonarQube quality gates and automated project analysis with multi-language support

Set up custom SonarQube quality gates with automated project analysis for multiple programming languages. Configure SonarScanner integration, webhook notifications, and CI/CD pipeline automation for continuous code quality monitoring.

45 min 4 distros 293 views
performance Advanced

Implement Varnish cache warming with Kubernetes CronJobs

Set up automated Varnish cache warming using Kubernetes CronJobs to preload frequently accessed content and improve website performance. This tutorial covers creating cache warming scripts, Docker containers, and automated scheduling for production environments.

45 min 4 distros 227 views
monitoring Advanced

Implement Thanos multi-cluster federation for global Prometheus metrics aggregation

Set up Thanos components across multiple Kubernetes clusters to enable global metrics federation, long-term storage, and unified querying of Prometheus data with high availability and unlimited retention.

45 min 4 distros 256 views
monitoring Intermediate

Set up OpenTelemetry metrics collection with Prometheus integration for distributed system monitoring

Configure OpenTelemetry Collector to gather metrics from distributed services and export them to Prometheus for comprehensive observability monitoring. This integration provides unified metrics collection across your microservices architecture.

25 min 4 distros 272 views
databases Intermediate

Implement Redis backup automation with RDB and AOF persistence

Set up automated Redis backups using RDB snapshots and AOF logging with verification scripts and monitoring alerts. Configure persistent data storage, automated backup scheduling, and comprehensive backup validation for production Redis deployments.

45 min 4 distros 220 views
security Intermediate

Configure SonarQube LDAP authentication and user management with Active Directory integration

Set up enterprise user authentication for SonarQube using LDAP and Active Directory. Configure group mapping, role-based access control, and automated user provisioning for centralized identity management.

45 min 4 distros 229 views
databases Advanced

Optimize CockroachDB 24.3 performance with advanced tuning and configuration

Master advanced CockroachDB 24.3 performance optimization through memory, CPU, storage, and query tuning. Configure cluster parameters, connection pooling, and indexing strategies for production-grade distributed SQL workloads.

45 min 4 distros 277 views
devops Advanced

Advanced Nomad job templates and deployment strategies with rolling updates and canary deployments

Master production-grade Nomad job templates with HCL syntax, implement rolling updates with health checks, and deploy advanced blue-green and canary deployment patterns for resilient containerized workloads.

45 min 4 distros 365 views

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