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

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Implement Istio multi-cluster canary deployments and traffic splitting

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Implement HAProxy WAF integration with ModSecurity 3 for advanced threat protection

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Configure PostgreSQL 17 SSL encryption and certificate-based authentication

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Set up HAProxy SSL termination with Let's Encrypt certificates

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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 1,332 views
devops Advanced

Set up Nexus Repository Manager high availability clustering for production scale

Deploy a production-ready Nexus Repository Manager cluster with shared storage, load balancing, and automated failover for enterprise artifact management and zero-downtime operations.

90 min 4 distros 1,319 views
databases Intermediate

Set up automated MySQL database backups with compression and rotation

Create production-grade MySQL backup automation with gzip compression, logrotate management, and systemd timer scheduling. Includes integrity checking and email notifications for reliable database protection.

25 min 4 distros 1,213 views
monitoring Beginner

Monitor system resources with Netdata real-time performance dashboard

Set up Netdata for comprehensive real-time monitoring of CPU, memory, disk, and network resources with a web-based dashboard, email alerts, and customizable thresholds.

25 min 6 distros 2,183 views
security Beginner

Configure Linux audit system with auditd for security compliance and file monitoring

Set up the Linux audit system with auditd to monitor file access, user activities, and system calls for security compliance. Learn to create audit rules, analyze logs, and track privilege escalations.

25 min 6 distros 2,085 views
networking Beginner

Set up network interface monitoring with SNMP and basic traffic analysis

Learn how to install and configure SNMP daemon for network interface monitoring, implement basic traffic analysis with automated alerting, and create monitoring scripts with cron jobs for continuous network performance tracking.

25 min 6 distros 1,543 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 5,799 views
databases Beginner

Install and configure MongoDB 8.0 with authentication and SSL encryption

Set up MongoDB 8.0 from official repositories with authentication enabled and SSL/TLS encryption. Configure admin users, implement security hardening, and establish monitoring for production deployments.

25 min 6 distros 1,266 views
linux Beginner

Configure Linux user and group management with useradd, usermod and advanced account security

Learn to manage Linux users and groups with useradd, usermod, and groupadd commands. This tutorial covers creating accounts, setting permissions, configuring password policies, and implementing security best practices for production systems.

25 min 6 distros 1,269 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 1,430 views
security Beginner

Configure Linux file permissions and access control with umask and chmod best practices

Learn how to configure secure Linux file permissions using chmod, set default permissions with umask, and implement proper access control to prevent security vulnerabilities while fixing permission denied errors.

25 min 6 distros 1,522 views
security Beginner

Configure SSH key authentication and disable password login for secure server access

Set up SSH public key authentication on Linux servers and disable password-based logins to prevent brute force attacks and improve security. This tutorial covers key generation, server configuration, and troubleshooting common authentication issues.

20 min 6 distros 2,305 views

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