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

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Set up automated MySQL database backups with compression and rotation

Create production-grade MySQL backup automation with gzip compression, logrotate management, and systemd timer scheduling. Includes integrity checking and email notifications for reliable database protection.

25 min 4 distros 570 views
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 703 views
networking Beginner

Configure network interface monitoring with ICMP ping and connectivity testing

Set up automated network connectivity monitoring using ICMP ping tests with email alerts for interface failures. Create comprehensive network health checks and reporting for production systems.

45 min 6 distros 867 views
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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 3,080 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 744 views
networking Beginner

Set up network interface monitoring with SNMP and basic traffic analysis

Learn how to install and configure SNMP daemon for network interface monitoring, implement basic traffic analysis with automated alerting, and create monitoring scripts with cron jobs for continuous network performance tracking.

25 min 6 distros 722 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 1,288 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 725 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 631 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 735 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 650 views
linux Beginner

Configure Linux user and group management with useradd, usermod and advanced account security

Learn to manage Linux users and groups with useradd, usermod, and groupadd commands. This tutorial covers creating accounts, setting permissions, configuring password policies, and implementing security best practices for production systems.

25 min 6 distros 616 views

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