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.

security Intermediate

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

Configure a production-grade web application firewall using NGINX with ModSecurity 3 and OWASP Core Rule Set. Includes logging, monitoring, and fail2ban integration for comprehensive threat protection.

45 min 4 distros 132 views
hosting Advanced

Configure NGINX reverse proxy with advanced caching and load balancing

Set up NGINX as a high-performance reverse proxy with Redis-backed caching, multiple load balancing algorithms, SSL termination, and comprehensive monitoring for production environments.

45 min 4 distros 105 views
monitoring Intermediate

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

Set up comprehensive Netdata alerting with Slack and Microsoft Teams integration. Configure custom alert thresholds, webhook notifications, and automated monitoring responses for real-time system health alerts.

25 min 4 distros 140 views
monitoring Advanced

Implement OpenTelemetry distributed context propagation across microservices with automatic instrumentation

Set up comprehensive distributed tracing across microservices using OpenTelemetry with automatic context propagation, trace correlation headers, and framework-specific auto-instrumentation for Python, Java, and Node.js applications.

45 min 4 distros 188 views
devops Advanced

Set up MinIO gateway for multi-cloud storage federation with AWS S3 and Azure integration

Learn to deploy MinIO as a unified storage gateway that seamlessly federates multiple cloud storage backends including AWS S3 and Azure Blob Storage. This advanced configuration provides intelligent failover, cost optimization, and vendor-neutral object storage management.

45 min 4 distros 78 views
monitoring Advanced

Configure Thanos Ruler for distributed alerting across multiple Prometheus clusters

Set up Thanos Ruler to create a unified alerting layer across distributed Prometheus instances. This tutorial covers installation, global rule configuration, and cross-cluster alert federation for enterprise monitoring.

45 min 4 distros 142 views
databases Intermediate

Implement automated ClickHouse backups with S3 storage and monitoring

Set up automated backup solutions for ClickHouse databases with S3 storage, retention policies, and monitoring alerts. This tutorial covers backup tool installation, S3 configuration, scheduling with systemd timers, and health monitoring.

45 min 4 distros 87 views
security Intermediate

Implement Deno JWT authentication with OAuth2 integration for secure API development

Set up production-grade JWT authentication middleware in Deno with OAuth2 provider integration and role-based access control. Learn to secure API endpoints with proper token validation, user management, and enterprise-ready authentication flows.

45 min 4 distros 193 views
monitoring Intermediate

Implement PHP application monitoring with New Relic and logging

Set up comprehensive PHP application monitoring using New Relic APM with custom metrics and error tracking. Configure structured logging with centralized collection and automated monitoring alerts.

45 min 4 distros 153 views
devops Intermediate

Configure Ansible dynamic inventory for AWS, Azure, and GCP with automated discovery

Set up Ansible dynamic inventory plugins for AWS EC2, Azure VMs, and Google Cloud instances with automated discovery, credential management, and performance optimization across multiple cloud providers.

45 min 4 distros 123 views
security Intermediate

Implement encryption for Consul backups using GPG with automated snapshots and secure storage

Learn to create encrypted Consul backups using GPG encryption with automated snapshot scripts, secure key management, and remote storage integration for production disaster recovery.

45 min 4 distros 178 views
networking Intermediate

Implement SNMP device auto-discovery with network scanning and automated inventory management

Set up automated SNMP device discovery using nmap network scanning and Python scripts for dynamic inventory management. Integrate with Zabbix and Grafana for comprehensive network monitoring and visualization.

45 min 4 distros 202 views

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