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Configure custom SNMP MIBs for vendor-specific monitoring with SNMP v2c and v3

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Implement NGINX Plus active health checks for enterprise environments

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security Intermediate

Implement Linux file system encryption with LUKS and cryptsetup

Encrypt Linux file systems and partitions using LUKS (Linux Unified Key Setup) with cryptsetup tools. Configure encrypted storage, manage encryption keys, and implement backup procedures for production environments.

25 min 4 distros 157 views
databases Advanced

Configure ScyllaDB SSL encryption and authentication with certificate management and security hardening

Secure your ScyllaDB cluster with comprehensive SSL/TLS encryption for client connections and inter-node communication. This tutorial covers certificate generation, authentication setup, and production security hardening.

45 min 4 distros 133 views
security Advanced

Configure SSH certificate authentication with CA signing for secure server access

Set up SSH certificate-based authentication using a Certificate Authority to eliminate individual key management. Create signed user certificates that provide secure, scalable access control for multiple servers and users.

45 min 4 distros 116 views
security Intermediate

Configure SSH two-factor authentication with Google Authenticator TOTP

Add an extra layer of security to SSH logins by requiring both a password and a time-based one-time password (TOTP) generated by Google Authenticator or compatible apps.

25 min 4 distros 162 views
networking Advanced

Monitor OSPF network topology with Prometheus and Grafana dashboards

Set up comprehensive OSPF network monitoring using FRRouting, Prometheus SNMP exporter, and Grafana dashboards to track network topology changes, LSA states, and routing convergence in real-time.

45 min 4 distros 182 views
hosting Intermediate

Configure Cherokee web server with MySQL database optimization and performance tuning

Set up Cherokee web server with optimized MySQL database connections, FastCGI configuration, and performance tuning for high-traffic web applications on Linux systems.

45 min 4 distros 98 views
databases Advanced

Configure Cassandra SSL encryption and authentication with security hardening

Set up comprehensive SSL/TLS encryption for Apache Cassandra with client-to-node and node-to-node security, certificate management, and production-grade authentication hardening.

45 min 4 distros 112 views
databases Advanced

Optimize Cassandra data modeling and query performance with advanced tuning and monitoring

Master advanced Cassandra optimization with data modeling best practices, partition strategies, JVM tuning, and comprehensive monitoring. Learn to design efficient schemas, optimize queries, and implement Prometheus integration for production-grade performance.

45 min 4 distros 131 views
monitoring Intermediate

Monitor system time drift with Prometheus and Grafana alerts

Set up comprehensive time synchronization monitoring with Prometheus node exporter metrics, Grafana dashboards, and automated alerting to prevent system clock drift issues in production environments.

45 min 4 distros 96 views
linux Intermediate

Configure systemd service resource limits and security isolation

Configure cgroups v2 resource limits and security isolation for systemd services to prevent resource exhaustion and improve system security. This tutorial covers memory, CPU, and I/O limits with monitoring and troubleshooting.

35 min 4 distros 178 views
security Intermediate

Configure SSH key authentication and security hardening

Replace password authentication with SSH keys and implement comprehensive security hardening including fail2ban, audit logging, and access controls to protect your Linux servers from unauthorized access and brute force attacks.

25 min 4 distros 114 views
security Intermediate

Configure PostgreSQL 17 SSL encryption and advanced security hardening

Set up SSL/TLS encryption, client certificate authentication, and comprehensive security policies for PostgreSQL 17. Includes audit logging, access controls, and firewall configuration for production environments.

45 min 4 distros 180 views

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