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

Benchmark and optimize Linux disk I/O performance with fio testing

Learn how to benchmark disk I/O performance using fio (Flexible I/O tester) to identify storage bottlenecks and optimize your Linux system's disk performance through comprehensive read/write testing and analysis.

25 min 6 distros 2,935 views
hosting Beginner

Install and configure Deno for web development with systemd and reverse proxy

Deploy production-ready Deno web applications with automatic process management using systemd and secure SSL termination through Nginx reverse proxy configuration.

25 min 6 distros 10,056 views
linux Beginner

Configure Linux cron jobs and system task scheduling with best practices

Learn to configure cron jobs and systemd timers for automated task scheduling on Linux systems with proper logging, security, and troubleshooting techniques.

25 min 6 distros 1,745 views
databases Beginner

Install and configure DuckDB for analytical workloads with Python integration

Set up DuckDB, the high-performance analytical database, with CLI tools and Python integration for fast OLAP queries and data analytics workloads.

25 min 6 distros 1,577 views
monitoring Beginner

Install and configure Uptime Kuma for website monitoring with SSL and email alerts

Learn how to install Uptime Kuma, a self-hosted monitoring tool, with SSL certificates, email notifications, and comprehensive website monitoring capabilities. Set up automated alerts and maintain reliable uptime tracking for your web services.

25 min 6 distros 5,799 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 2,029 views
databases Beginner

Install and configure MongoDB 8.0 with authentication and SSL encryption

Set up MongoDB 8.0 from official repositories with authentication enabled and SSL/TLS encryption. Configure admin users, implement security hardening, and establish monitoring for production deployments.

25 min 6 distros 1,266 views
performance Beginner

Optimize Linux system performance with htop process monitoring and resource analysis

Learn to use htop for advanced Linux system monitoring, process management, and performance optimization. Master resource analysis, identify bottlenecks, and automate monitoring tasks for production environments.

25 min 6 distros 1,749 views
linux Beginner

Configure Linux file compression and archiving with tar, gzip and backup automation

Learn to create compressed archives with tar and gzip, manage different compression formats, and implement automated backup scripts with rotation for efficient system maintenance and data protection.

25 min 6 distros 1,486 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 1,430 views
databases Beginner

Install and configure MariaDB 11.6 with performance optimization and security hardening

Set up MariaDB 11.6 as a high-performance MySQL alternative with InnoDB optimization, SSL encryption, automated backups, and comprehensive security hardening for production environments.

45 min 6 distros 1,509 views
security Beginner

Configure Linux file permissions and access control with umask and chmod best practices

Learn how to configure secure Linux file permissions using chmod, set default permissions with umask, and implement proper access control to prevent security vulnerabilities while fixing permission denied errors.

25 min 6 distros 1,522 views

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