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 MySQL binary log backup and point-in-time recovery

Set up automated MySQL binary log backup with rotation and implement point-in-time recovery procedures for complete database disaster recovery and operational continuity.

45 min 4 distros 95 views
databases Intermediate

Set up MySQL backup monitoring with Prometheus alerts and Grafana dashboards

Monitor MySQL backup health with automated mysqldump, Prometheus metrics collection, and Grafana dashboards. Get instant alerts when backups fail or take too long.

45 min 4 distros 67 views
monitoring Intermediate

Configure advanced network monitoring with SmokePing for detailed latency analysis

Set up SmokePing for detailed network latency monitoring with visual graphs, multi-target analysis, and advanced alerting. Perfect for tracking network performance trends and identifying connectivity issues across multiple hosts.

45 min 4 distros 64 views
monitoring Intermediate

Set up PHP application performance monitoring with APM tools and real-time metrics collection

Monitor PHP application performance with New Relic APM and Elastic APM, implement custom metrics collection, and set up comprehensive Grafana dashboards for real-time application observability and performance optimization.

35 min 4 distros 62 views
devops Intermediate

Configure centralized cron management with Ansible automation and systemd timers

Set up automated cron job deployment and monitoring across multiple servers using Ansible playbooks with systemd timers for reliable task scheduling and centralized logging.

45 min 4 distros 77 views
monitoring Intermediate

Monitor cron jobs and systemd timers with Prometheus and Grafana alerting

Set up comprehensive monitoring for scheduled tasks using Prometheus node_exporter and custom metrics collection. Configure Grafana dashboards and alerting rules to track job success, failures, and missed executions across your infrastructure.

45 min 4 distros 118 views
databases Advanced

Optimize DuckDB performance for large datasets with partitioning

Configure DuckDB with advanced partitioning strategies and memory optimization for processing multi-gigabyte datasets efficiently. Includes Python integration, query optimization techniques, and comprehensive monitoring setup.

45 min 4 distros 92 views
databases Intermediate

Configure DuckDB cluster setup for distributed analytics and high performance workloads

Set up a DuckDB cluster with distributed query processing, network security, and performance optimization for high-throughput analytical workloads across multiple nodes.

45 min 4 distros 71 views
databases Intermediate

Setup DuckDB with Apache Airflow for automated data pipelines

Configure DuckDB as a high-performance analytical database backend for Apache Airflow workflows. Build automated data pipelines that process files, APIs, and databases using DuckDB's columnar engine.

45 min 4 distros 93 views
security Advanced

Configure auditd with Elasticsearch and Kibana for compliance reporting

Set up comprehensive Linux audit logging with auditd, integrate with Elasticsearch 8 and Kibana 8 for centralized analysis, and create compliance dashboards for PCI DSS, HIPAA, and SOX reporting requirements.

45 min 4 distros 99 views
linux Intermediate

Configure network-attached storage backup with NFS and encryption

Set up an encrypted NFS backup server with automated backup scripts and performance monitoring. Configure LUKS encryption, NFS exports, and centralized backup management for secure enterprise storage.

45 min 4 distros 105 views
monitoring Intermediate

Configure Netdata MySQL monitoring and database performance alerts

Set up comprehensive MySQL monitoring with Netdata for real-time database performance metrics, query analysis, and automated alerts. Monitor connection pools, slow queries, and resource usage with production-grade alerting.

25 min 4 distros 120 views

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