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.

performance Beginner

Optimize PHP-FPM performance with memory tuning and connection pooling for high-traffic websites

Configure PHP-FPM with optimized memory pools, process management, and connection limits to handle high-traffic websites efficiently. Learn production-grade tuning strategies for maximum performance.

25 min 6 distros 702 views
hosting Beginner

Install and configure PHP 8.4 with Apache and security hardening

Set up PHP 8.4 with Apache web server using PHP-FPM for optimal performance and security. Learn to configure essential PHP modules, implement security hardening measures, and optimize your LAMP stack for production environments.

25 min 6 distros 723 views
monitoring Beginner

Install and configure Nagios Core 4.5 for network and server monitoring with web interface

Set up Nagios Core 4.5 monitoring system with Apache web interface to monitor servers, network devices, and services. Configure hosts, services, and email notifications for comprehensive infrastructure monitoring.

45 min 6 distros 628 views
hosting Intermediate

Install and configure Cherokee web server with FastCGI and virtual hosts

Set up Cherokee web server with web-based administration, FastCGI support for PHP applications, SSL-enabled virtual hosts, and performance optimizations for lightweight web hosting environments.

45 min 6 distros 660 views
security Intermediate

Configure OSSEC HIDS for intrusion detection with email alerts and real-time monitoring

Set up OSSEC Host-based Intrusion Detection System with server-agent architecture, custom detection rules, email notifications, and real-time monitoring for comprehensive security monitoring across multiple systems.

45 min 6 distros 598 views
hosting Intermediate

Install and configure Varnish Cache 7 with NGINX backend for high-performance web acceleration

Set up Varnish Cache 7 as a high-performance HTTP accelerator with NGINX backend integration. This tutorial covers installation, SSL termination, cache optimization, purging mechanisms, and monitoring for production environments.

45 min 6 distros 619 views
performance Intermediate

Optimize NGINX performance with microcaching and worker tuning for high-traffic websites

Configure NGINX for high-traffic websites with microcaching for dynamic content, optimized worker processes, buffer tuning, and compression. Learn to monitor cache performance and troubleshoot memory usage.

25 min 6 distros 700 views
security Intermediate

Configure ModSecurity 3 web application firewall with OWASP Core Rule Set for advanced threat protection

Set up ModSecurity 3 with OWASP Core Rule Set 4.0 to protect web applications from SQL injection, XSS, and other attacks. Configure integration with Nginx and Apache, implement custom rules, and optimize performance for production environments.

45 min 6 distros 1,181 views
hosting Intermediate

Install and configure H2O HTTP/2 web server with FastCGI and SSL certificates

Deploy H2O, a high-performance HTTP/2 web server with native FastCGI support and SSL/TLS termination. Configure virtual hosts, PHP-FPM integration, and performance optimization for production environments.

25 min 6 distros 677 views
security Intermediate

Configure AppArmor security profiles for web servers and databases with custom policy enforcement

Set up mandatory access control for Nginx, Apache, MySQL, and PostgreSQL using AppArmor security profiles. Learn to create custom policies, debug profile violations, and implement advanced enforcement for production web servers and databases.

45 min 6 distros 796 views
hosting Intermediate

Install and configure OpenLiteSpeed web server with SSL and PHP for high-performance hosting

Set up OpenLiteSpeed web server with SSL certificates, PHP LSAPI, and built-in caching for superior performance compared to Apache and Nginx. Includes security hardening and monitoring configuration.

45 min 6 distros 757 views
hosting Intermediate

Install and configure Lighttpd web server with SSL and FastCGI for lightweight hosting

Set up Lighttpd web server with SSL certificates from Let's Encrypt and FastCGI support for PHP applications. Configure virtual hosts, optimize performance, and implement security hardening for production hosting.

25 min 6 distros 530 views

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