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

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Install and configure Ollama for local AI models on Linux servers

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Install and configure TimescaleDB with PostgreSQL for high-performance time-series data

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Configure Consul Connect service mesh monitoring with distributed tracing

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Configure Kubernetes RBAC with service accounts and cluster roles for secure access control

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Implement Deno microservices architecture with service discovery and load balancing

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Implement Kubernetes security scanning with Falco and OPA Gatekeeper for runtime protection

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Configure OpenTelemetry custom metrics for application monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana

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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 442 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 900 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 646 views
monitoring Advanced

Monitor MariaDB Galera cluster with Prometheus and Grafana for high availability insights

Configure comprehensive monitoring for MariaDB Galera clusters using Prometheus exporters and Grafana dashboards to track cluster health, replication status, and performance metrics with automated alerting for production environments.

45 min 4 distros 451 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 476 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 679 views
databases Intermediate

Implement MariaDB connection pooling with ProxySQL for high availability

Set up ProxySQL as a connection pooling proxy for MariaDB to improve performance and provide high availability. Configure backend server management, connection pooling rules, and monitoring for production workloads.

45 min 4 distros 614 views
devops Intermediate

Implement Deno WebSocket real-time applications with clustering and production deployment

Build production-ready real-time WebSocket applications with Deno, implementing clustering for high availability, SSL termination, and comprehensive monitoring for scalable messaging systems.

45 min 4 distros 525 views
security Advanced

Configure SELinux policies for web applications and databases with custom rules and security hardening

Learn how to implement mandatory access controls with SELinux for web servers and databases. Configure custom security contexts, create application-specific policies, and harden your infrastructure with advanced SELinux rules.

45 min 4 distros 518 views
databases Intermediate

Configure MongoDB 8.0 backup automation with systemd timers and compression

Set up automated MongoDB 8.0 backups with systemd timers, compression, and retention policies. Includes monitoring and alerting for backup failures across Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux, and Rocky Linux systems.

45 min 4 distros 546 views
security Intermediate

Configure Linux user and group management with sudo access control

Learn to create and manage Linux users and groups with proper sudo access control, security hardening, and monitoring. This comprehensive guide covers account creation, group membership management, sudo configuration, and security best practices for production environments.

45 min 4 distros 558 views
security Intermediate

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

Configure a production-grade web application firewall using NGINX with ModSecurity 3 and OWASP Core Rule Set. Includes logging, monitoring, and fail2ban integration for comprehensive threat protection.

45 min 4 distros 679 views

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