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Install and configure CockroachDB cluster with high availability and distributed SQL

databases
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Install and configure ArgoCD for GitOps continuous deployment with RBAC and SSL

devops
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Install and configure PostgreSQL 17 with performance tuning and security hardening

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Install and configure Loki for centralized log aggregation with Grafana integration

monitoring
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Install and configure WireGuard VPN server with client management

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Configure Nagios SNMP monitoring for network devices with automated discovery and templates

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Integrate Elasticsearch 8 with Prometheus monitoring and Grafana dashboards

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

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Configure NGINX reverse proxy with advanced caching and load balancing

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Configure Netdata alerts with Slack and Microsoft Teams for real-time monitoring notifications

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databases Advanced

Implement TimescaleDB backup strategies and point-in-time recovery with automated failover

Configure comprehensive TimescaleDB backup solutions with continuous WAL archiving, automated point-in-time recovery procedures, and monitoring systems to ensure data protection and business continuity.

45 min 4 distros 57 views
networking Advanced

Set up nftables IPv6 NAT and dual-stack networking with firewall rules and traffic forwarding

Configure nftables with IPv6 NAT masquerading, dual-stack IPv4/IPv6 forwarding, and comprehensive firewall rules for secure network routing and traffic management on modern Linux systems.

45 min 4 distros 114 views
networking Intermediate

Implement HAProxy SSL termination with Let's Encrypt certificates for secure load balancing

Configure HAProxy to handle SSL termination with automated Let's Encrypt certificates, enabling secure HTTPS load balancing across multiple backend servers. This setup reduces CPU load on backend servers while providing centralized SSL certificate management.

45 min 4 distros 134 views
databases Advanced

Configure PostgreSQL 17 streaming replication for high availability with automatic failover

Set up PostgreSQL 17 streaming replication between primary and replica servers with pg_auto_failover for automated high availability. This tutorial covers complete configuration from authentication to monitoring and maintenance procedures.

45 min 4 distros 71 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 112 views
databases Intermediate

Configure Deno database connections to PostgreSQL and Redis with connection pooling

Set up production-ready database connections in Deno applications with PostgreSQL and Redis, including SSL configuration, connection pooling, authentication, and comprehensive error handling for high-performance TypeScript applications.

45 min 4 distros 40 views
networking Advanced

Configure advanced iptables QoS with DSCP marking and traffic classification

Set up Quality of Service (QoS) on Linux servers using iptables DSCP marking, HTB queuing, and traffic classification. This tutorial shows you how to prioritize network traffic, implement bandwidth limits, and ensure critical applications get the network resources they need for optimal performance.

35 min 4 distros 81 views
databases Intermediate

Configure ScyllaDB backup and restore with automation

Set up automated daily backups for ScyllaDB with monitoring, restore procedures, and retention policies. Includes snapshot management, S3 storage integration, and comprehensive alerting for production NoSQL environments.

45 min 4 distros 78 views
performance Advanced

Implement NGINX Lua scripting for advanced caching logic with OpenResty

Configure OpenResty with Lua scripting for advanced caching strategies including dynamic cache keys, intelligent TTL management, and conditional cache invalidation based on business logic.

45 min 4 distros 242 views
monitoring Intermediate

Configure Jaeger data retention policies and automated archiving with Elasticsearch backend

Learn to configure Jaeger data retention policies with Elasticsearch backend for automated trace archiving. This tutorial covers index lifecycle management, storage optimization, and performance monitoring to prevent disk space issues while maintaining observability requirements.

45 min 4 distros 45 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 142 views
security Advanced

Implement Consul ACL security and encryption for production deployments

Configure Consul's Access Control List (ACL) system with bootstrap tokens, implement TLS encryption for client-server communication, and enable gossip encryption to secure your Consul cluster for production environments with comprehensive authentication and authorization.

45 min 4 distros 138 views

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