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

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Install and configure Caddy web server with automatic HTTPS 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 Uvicorn ASGI server with systemd and reverse proxy for FastAPI applications

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Set up Kubernetes container image security scanning with Trivy and admission controllers

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Configure NTP monitoring with Grafana dashboards and Prometheus alerting

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Configure Cherokee caching and compression for improved performance

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Configure advanced Jaeger sampling strategies for high-traffic environments

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Configure Jaeger distributed tracing on Kubernetes cluster with Helm charts and Elasticsearch backend

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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.

45 min 4 distros 773 views
databases Advanced

Set up Spark 3.5 Delta Lake with MinIO for ACID transactions and big data analytics

Configure Apache Spark 3.5 with Delta Lake and MinIO object storage for ACID transactions, data versioning, and distributed analytics processing. Includes complete setup for production-grade data lake architecture.

45 min 4 distros 579 views
networking Intermediate

Setup Caddy with Consul service discovery for dynamic load balancing

Configure Caddy web server to automatically discover backend services through Consul, enabling dynamic load balancing without manual configuration updates. This setup provides high availability and automatic failover for microservices architectures.

45 min 4 distros 603 views
devops Intermediate

Deploy Deno applications with Docker containers and production optimization

Learn how to containerize Deno applications with Docker using multi-stage builds, security hardening, and production-ready configuration. This tutorial covers creating optimized Dockerfiles, implementing proper caching strategies, and deploying with Docker Compose for scalable web applications.

35 min 4 distros 475 views
security Intermediate

Configure Apache rate limiting and DDoS protection with mod_security and mod_evasive

Set up comprehensive Apache protection against DDoS attacks and malicious traffic using mod_evasive for rate limiting, mod_security with OWASP rules for web application firewall capabilities, and fail2ban integration for automated IP blocking.

25 min 4 distros 685 views
databases Intermediate

Implement Elasticsearch 8 index lifecycle management and retention policies

Configure automated index lifecycle management (ILM) policies in Elasticsearch 8 to optimize storage, performance, and data retention. Learn to set up hot-warm-cold architectures with automatic rollover and deletion based on age and size criteria.

25 min 4 distros 949 views
security Advanced

Configure ClamAV cluster scanning for high availability and enterprise threat detection

Build a production-grade ClamAV cluster with HAProxy load balancing, shared virus definitions, and comprehensive monitoring for enterprise-scale threat detection and high availability.

45 min 4 distros 674 views
security Intermediate

Implement FastAPI authentication with JWT and OAuth2 for secure API development

Build secure FastAPI applications with JWT token authentication and OAuth2 password bearer flows. Learn to implement role-based access control and protect API endpoints with production-ready security patterns.

45 min 4 distros 1,529 views
devops Advanced

Implement Kubernetes network policies with Calico CNI and OPA Gatekeeper for security enforcement

Secure your Kubernetes cluster with Calico CNI network policies and OPA Gatekeeper admission control. This tutorial shows you how to implement pod isolation, policy enforcement, and admission validation for production-grade security.

45 min 4 distros 522 views
monitoring Intermediate

Monitor Linux system resources with performance alerts and automated responses

Set up comprehensive Linux system monitoring with Prometheus, Node Exporter, and Alertmanager to track CPU, memory, and disk usage with automated alerts and response scripts for proactive system management.

45 min 4 distros 571 views
security Intermediate

Set up Node.js application security with Helmet and rate limiting

Secure your Node.js Express applications against common vulnerabilities with Helmet.js middleware and implement rate limiting to prevent abuse and DDoS attacks.

25 min 4 distros 1,128 views
performance Advanced

Configure Nginx Redis caching with SSL authentication and security hardening

Set up high-performance Nginx caching with Redis backend using SSL/TLS encryption and authentication. This tutorial covers Redis 7 SSL configuration, Nginx cache module setup, and comprehensive security hardening for production environments.

45 min 4 distros 761 views

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