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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
424

Install and configure PostgreSQL 17 with performance tuning and security hardening

databases
411

Install and configure Loki for centralized log aggregation with Grafana integration

monitoring
404

Install and configure WireGuard VPN server with client management

networking
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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

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

security
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Configure NGINX reverse proxy with advanced caching and load balancing

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

monitoring
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monitoring Intermediate

Monitor Docker containers with Prometheus and Grafana using cAdvisor for comprehensive metrics collection

Set up comprehensive Docker container monitoring with Prometheus, Grafana, and cAdvisor to track resource usage, performance metrics, and container health in production environments.

45 min 4 distros 225 views
devops Intermediate

Configure GitLab container registry with SSL certificates and security hardening

Set up GitLab's integrated Docker registry with SSL/TLS encryption, security headers, and production-ready hardening for secure container image storage and distribution.

45 min 4 distros 100 views
devops Advanced

Configure Ansible AWX 24.6 for enterprise automation with RBAC and inventory management

Deploy Ansible AWX 24.6 with Docker Compose, PostgreSQL backend, and enterprise-grade RBAC. Set up dynamic inventory management with multiple sources and implement automated job workflows with notifications for production environments.

45 min 4 distros 161 views
monitoring Intermediate

Configure Grafana dashboards for InfluxDB collectd metrics with advanced visualization and alerting

Build comprehensive Grafana dashboards to visualize collectd system metrics stored in InfluxDB with custom panels, advanced queries, and automated alerting rules for production monitoring.

45 min 4 distros 132 views
monitoring Intermediate

Configure Linux performance monitoring with collectd and InfluxDB 1.8 for real-time metrics collection

Set up comprehensive system monitoring using collectd to collect performance metrics and InfluxDB 1.8 as a time-series database backend. This tutorial covers installation, configuration, and retention policies for production monitoring environments.

25 min 4 distros 357 views
monitoring Intermediate

Set up Prometheus and Grafana monitoring stack with Docker compose

Deploy a complete Prometheus and Grafana monitoring stack using Docker Compose with persistent storage, custom dashboards, and alerting rules for production monitoring.

25 min 4 distros 229 views
devops Intermediate

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

Set up ArgoCD on Kubernetes with SSL certificates, RBAC user management, and high availability for production GitOps continuous deployment workflows.

45 min 6 distros 424 views
monitoring Intermediate

Install and configure Zabbix 7 with PostgreSQL and advanced monitoring templates

Set up Zabbix 7 monitoring server with PostgreSQL backend, SSL-enabled web interface, auto-discovery, and advanced monitoring templates for comprehensive infrastructure monitoring.

45 min 6 distros 321 views
devops Intermediate

Install and configure GitLab CE with CI/CD runners and backup automation

Set up a complete self-hosted GitLab CE instance with SSL encryption, Docker-based CI/CD runners, automated backup system, and security hardening for production workloads.

45 min 6 distros 309 views
devops Intermediate

Install and configure Ansible with automation best practices and security

Learn to install Ansible on Linux, configure secure SSH authentication, create production-ready playbooks with Vault encryption, and implement roles for scalable infrastructure automation.

45 min 6 distros 339 views
monitoring Intermediate

Install and configure Loki for centralized log aggregation with Grafana integration

Set up Loki and Promtail for centralized log aggregation with retention policies, storage optimization, and Grafana integration for comprehensive log monitoring and alerting.

25 min 6 distros 404 views
security Intermediate

Install and configure Fail2ban with advanced rules and email alerts

Set up Fail2ban intrusion prevention system with custom SSH, web server, and application protection rules. Configure email notifications and advanced filtering to automatically block malicious IP addresses based on log patterns.

45 min 6 distros 187 views

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