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Configure Kafka Schema Registry with Avro serialization for data processing

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Setup Elasticsearch 8 index lifecycle management for automated log retention and storage optimization

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linux Intermediate

Configure Linux user session limits with systemd and pam_limits for resource management

Learn to set up comprehensive user session resource limits using both traditional pam_limits.conf and modern systemd user slices. This tutorial covers memory, CPU, and process limits to prevent resource exhaustion on multi-user systems.

25 min 4 distros 138 views
databases Intermediate

Set up automated MySQL database backups with compression and rotation

Configure automated MySQL database backups with compression, encryption, and rotation using systemd timers. Includes monitoring and alerting for backup failures.

45 min 4 distros 201 views
security Intermediate

Configure NGINX rate limiting and advanced security rules for DDoS protection

Configure NGINX with comprehensive rate limiting, connection throttling, and advanced security headers to protect your web applications from DDoS attacks and malicious traffic. Learn to implement zone-based rate limiting, geographic blocking, and real-time monitoring for production environments.

25 min 4 distros 260 views
monitoring Intermediate

Set up OpenTelemetry custom instrumentation and metrics collection with Prometheus integration

Configure OpenTelemetry Collector with custom metrics exporters and processors, set up application instrumentation with SDKs, and integrate with Prometheus and Grafana for comprehensive distributed system monitoring and observability.

45 min 4 distros 257 views
hosting Advanced

Configure OpenResty with PostgreSQL connection pooling for database integration

Set up OpenResty with lua-resty-postgres for high-performance database connection pooling. This tutorial covers installation, connection management, health checks, and security hardening for production web applications.

45 min 4 distros 166 views
security Intermediate

Configure Redis backup encryption with GPG for secure automated backups

Set up encrypted Redis backups using GPG keys with automated scheduling through systemd timers. This tutorial covers GPG key management, backup script creation, and secure restoration procedures for production Redis environments.

45 min 4 distros 301 views
hosting Intermediate

Configure Lighttpd 1.4 with multiple virtual hosts and subdomains

Set up Lighttpd web server with multiple virtual hosts, subdomain routing, SSL certificates, and performance optimization for hosting multiple websites on a single server with security hardening.

45 min 4 distros 166 views
security Intermediate

Setup Nginx with ModSecurity 3 web application firewall for advanced threat protection

Configure Nginx with ModSecurity 3 and OWASP Core Rule Set to protect web applications against SQL injection, XSS, and other common attacks. This tutorial covers complete WAF setup with security rules, performance optimization, and threat testing.

45 min 4 distros 218 views
monitoring Advanced

Integrate Zabbix 7 with network automation and orchestration tools using Ansible and Python APIs

Build comprehensive network automation workflows by integrating Zabbix 7 monitoring with Ansible playbooks and custom Python scripts. This tutorial covers API authentication, automated host provisioning, and dynamic monitoring configuration for enterprise infrastructure management.

45 min 4 distros 209 views
devops Intermediate

Configure SonarQube quality gates and automated project analysis with multi-language support

Set up custom SonarQube quality gates with automated project analysis for multiple programming languages. Configure SonarScanner integration, webhook notifications, and CI/CD pipeline automation for continuous code quality monitoring.

45 min 4 distros 254 views
monitoring Intermediate

Set up network monitoring with Nagios Core 4.5 and SNMP for infrastructure alerting

Configure Nagios Core 4.5 with SNMP monitoring to track network devices, servers, and services with automated alerting. Set up custom monitoring templates, notification systems, and dashboards for comprehensive infrastructure visibility.

45 min 4 distros 225 views
security Advanced

Implement MinIO security hardening with IAM policies and audit logging

Secure your MinIO object storage with comprehensive IAM policies, role-based access control, and audit logging for compliance monitoring. This tutorial covers user management, policy creation, and security validation for production environments.

45 min 4 distros 339 views

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