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Configure HAProxy with Consul for dynamic service discovery and automatic backend updates

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Implement HAProxy WAF integration with ModSecurity 3 for advanced threat protection

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monitoring Advanced

Set up Thanos Receiver for remote write scalability with Prometheus integration

Configure Thanos Receiver to handle high-volume remote write traffic from multiple Prometheus instances. This tutorial covers installation, multi-tenancy setup, and performance optimization for large-scale metrics ingestion.

45 min 4 distros 1,247 views
security Intermediate

Implement HAProxy rate limiting and DDoS protection with advanced security rules

Configure HAProxy with comprehensive rate limiting, connection throttling, and DDoS protection using stick tables, ACLs, and advanced security rules to protect your applications from malicious traffic and ensure service availability.

45 min 4 distros 1,505 views
devops Advanced

Configure Kubernetes network policies with Calico CNI for microsegmentation and security enforcement

Learn to implement advanced network security in Kubernetes using Calico CNI. Configure namespace-based microsegmentation, application-level policies, and comprehensive monitoring for enterprise-grade cluster protection.

45 min 4 distros 979 views
devops Intermediate

Configure ArgoCD notifications for Slack and Microsoft Teams with webhook integration

Set up ArgoCD notification controller to send application deployment alerts and sync status updates to Slack channels and Microsoft Teams. Configure webhook integrations with custom templates and triggers for production GitOps workflows.

25 min 4 distros 1,189 views
databases Intermediate

Configure MinIO backup and disaster recovery with automated snapshots and replication

Configure comprehensive backup and disaster recovery for MinIO object storage with automated snapshots, cross-site replication, and encryption. Implement production-ready backup strategies to protect critical data and ensure business continuity.

45 min 4 distros 1,226 views
hosting Intermediate

Configure Apache HTTP/2 with performance optimization and modern security headers

Enable HTTP/2 protocol in Apache with SSL/TLS encryption, implement advanced performance optimization settings including compression and caching, and configure modern security headers for production deployments.

25 min 4 distros 991 views
devops Intermediate

Configure Node.js application logging with Winston and log rotation for production

Set up Winston logger with structured JSON logging, multiple transports, and automated log rotation using winston-daily-rotate-file for production Node.js applications. Configure comprehensive error handling and log management best practices.

25 min 4 distros 974 views
monitoring Advanced

Configure Prometheus long-term storage with Thanos for unlimited data retention

Deploy Thanos components with Prometheus to achieve unlimited data retention using object storage. This advanced setup enables querying years of historical metrics while maintaining high availability and reducing local storage costs.

45 min 4 distros 1,657 views
security Advanced

Configure advanced iptables rules for bridge network security and container isolation

Implement comprehensive bridge network security using advanced iptables rules to isolate containers, control traffic flow, and prevent lateral movement in virtualized environments.

45 min 4 distros 1,461 views
security Advanced

Implement Istio security policies with authorization and authentication for Kubernetes service mesh

Configure Istio service mesh security with mTLS authentication, JWT validation, and RBAC authorization policies. This tutorial covers implementing comprehensive security controls for microservices communication in production Kubernetes environments.

45 min 4 distros 1,690 views
hosting Intermediate

Configure Cherokee web server reverse proxy and load balancing with SSL

Set up Cherokee web server with reverse proxy capabilities, load balancing across backend servers, and SSL encryption for high-performance production environments.

45 min 4 distros 1,061 views
devops Advanced

Integrate Nexus Repository with Kubernetes and Docker registry authentication

Set up Nexus Repository Manager as a private Docker registry integrated with Kubernetes clusters, configure secure authentication and authorization, and enable automated container image deployment with RBAC controls.

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