Infrastructure tutorials

Production-grade guides for Linux, servers, security and performance. Copy-paste commands, multi-distro support, written by engineers who run this in production.

databases Advanced

Configure MongoDB sharding with zone-based data distribution for geographic workloads

Set up MongoDB sharding with geographic zones to distribute data based on location, ensuring optimal performance for global applications and regulatory compliance.

45 min 4 distros 490 views
devops Advanced

Configure Kubernetes secrets management with Vault integration for secure container orchestration

Set up HashiCorp Vault Agent Injector to automatically inject secrets into Kubernetes pods without storing sensitive data in container images or configuration files. This production-grade approach replaces hardcoded secrets with dynamic, secure credential management.

45 min 4 distros 714 views
monitoring Advanced

Monitor Kubernetes network policies with Prometheus and Grafana for enhanced cluster security

Set up comprehensive monitoring for Kubernetes network policies using Prometheus and Grafana. Configure CNI metrics collection, create security dashboards, and implement alerting for policy violations and traffic anomalies.

45 min 4 distros 579 views
databases Advanced

Set up CockroachDB backup and disaster recovery automation with systemd timers and monitoring

Configure automated backup strategies for CockroachDB with systemd timers, implement comprehensive disaster recovery procedures, and set up monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana for production-grade database infrastructure.

90 min 4 distros 497 views
devops Intermediate

Set up GitLab CI/CD with Kubernetes runners for scalable deployments

Configure GitLab Runner with Kubernetes executor to automatically scale CI/CD workloads. Set up RBAC permissions, deploy pipelines to Kubernetes clusters, and implement resource management policies for efficient container orchestration.

45 min 4 distros 584 views
hosting Intermediate

Setup Tomcat SSL certificates with Let's Encrypt automation

Configure Apache Tomcat 11 with automated SSL certificate management using Let's Encrypt and Certbot. Set up HTTPS connector, Java keystore integration, and automatic certificate renewal for production environments.

25 min 4 distros 638 views
security Intermediate

Implement Nginx SSL certificate automation with Let's Encrypt using Certbot

Set up automated SSL certificate management for Nginx using Let's Encrypt and Certbot. Configure automatic certificate renewal, implement SSL security hardening, and monitor certificate health for production websites.

35 min 4 distros 645 views
devops Intermediate

Configure GitLab backup automation with GPG encryption

Set up automated GitLab backups with GPG encryption, remote storage, and systemd timers. This tutorial covers backup script creation, encryption setup, and monitoring for production GitLab instances.

45 min 4 distros 532 views
security Intermediate

Configure Node.js SSL certificates and HTTPS security hardening for production servers

Set up production-grade SSL/TLS encryption for Node.js applications with certificate management, secure cipher suites, and comprehensive security headers including HSTS implementation.

45 min 4 distros 576 views
security Advanced

Configure advanced nftables logging and monitoring for network security

Set up comprehensive nftables logging with structured syslog integration, Prometheus metrics collection, and ELK stack analysis. Configure Grafana dashboards for real-time firewall monitoring and automated alerting for security events.

45 min 4 distros 745 views
performance Advanced

Configure Nginx Redis cluster caching for high availability and performance optimization

Set up Nginx with Redis cluster caching to achieve high availability and optimized performance. This advanced configuration includes cluster setup, failover testing, and performance tuning for production environments.

45 min 4 distros 607 views
performance Intermediate

Optimize Varnish 7 cache storage with memory tuning and persistence configuration

Configure Varnish 7 memory allocation and storage backends for optimal cache performance. Set up file-based persistence and tune memory parameters for high-traffic workloads with monitoring.

25 min 4 distros 719 views

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