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Configure Linux system time synchronization with chrony and NTP hardening

linux
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Install and configure CockroachDB cluster with high availability and distributed SQL

databases
647

Configure network interface monitoring with ICMP ping and connectivity testing

networking
628

Install and configure PostgreSQL 17 with performance tuning and security hardening

databases
623

Install and configure ArgoCD for GitOps continuous deployment with RBAC and SSL

devops
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Implement Podman pod security with network policies and microsegmentation

security
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Configure Apache Airflow high availability with CeleryExecutor and Redis clustering for production deployments

devops
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Configure advanced gRPC load balancing with Envoy Proxy health checks and circuit breakers

networking
4 hours ago

Configure custom Grafana plugins for specialized monitoring requirements

monitoring
9 hours ago

Configure NGINX monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana dashboards for real-time web server performance metrics

monitoring
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security Intermediate

Configure Vault dynamic secrets for databases with PostgreSQL and MySQL integration

Set up HashiCorp Vault's database secrets engine to automatically generate short-lived credentials for PostgreSQL and MySQL databases, improving security by eliminating static passwords and enabling automated credential rotation.

45 min 4 distros 30 views
security Intermediate

Set up Vault as a PKI certificate authority with SSL automation and intermediate CA

Build a production-grade PKI infrastructure using HashiCorp Vault with root and intermediate certificate authorities. Enable automated SSL certificate generation and renewal for your applications with RBAC policies.

45 min 4 distros 20 views
security Advanced

Secure Docker containers with Traefik reverse proxy and Authelia authentication

Set up a production-grade security stack using Traefik v3 reverse proxy with SSL automation and Authelia for multi-factor authentication. This tutorial covers Docker hardening, LDAP integration, and container security monitoring.

45 min 4 distros 34 views
hosting Intermediate

Configure NGINX reverse proxy with load balancing and SSL termination

Set up NGINX as a reverse proxy with multiple backend servers, SSL termination, and health monitoring. Perfect for distributing traffic across application instances while handling encryption at the edge.

45 min 4 distros 38 views
networking Advanced

Configure HAProxy advanced routing with ACLs and maps for intelligent traffic management

Set up sophisticated traffic routing in HAProxy using Access Control Lists (ACLs) and map files for dynamic backend selection, SSL SNI routing, and intelligent request distribution based on headers, paths, and custom conditions.

45 min 4 distros 40 views
monitoring Intermediate

Set up NGINX log analysis and monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana dashboards

Configure comprehensive NGINX monitoring with Prometheus exporters, structured log parsing, and real-time Grafana dashboards for web server observability and performance analysis.

45 min 4 distros 61 views
monitoring Intermediate

Configure Prometheus Alertmanager for email and Slack notifications with webhook integration

Set up Prometheus Alertmanager to send critical alerts via email and Slack channels with custom webhook integration. This tutorial covers installation, SMTP configuration, routing rules, and alert notification testing.

25 min 4 distros 38 views
databases Intermediate

Monitor PostgreSQL performance with pg_stat_statements extension for query analysis and optimization

Set up pg_stat_statements extension to collect query statistics, analyze slow queries, and optimize PostgreSQL database performance with automated monitoring alerts.

25 min 4 distros 35 views
networking Intermediate

Configure WireGuard site-to-site VPN connections with advanced routing and security

Set up secure network-to-network VPN tunnels using WireGuard with advanced routing, firewall rules, and monitoring for connecting multiple office locations or data centers.

45 min 4 distros 25 views
databases Intermediate

Install and configure PgBouncer for PostgreSQL connection pooling with performance optimization

Set up PgBouncer to efficiently manage PostgreSQL connections, reduce database load, and improve application performance with proper authentication and monitoring.

25 min 4 distros 33 views
devops Intermediate

Deploy Podman containers with Kubernetes YAML manifests and kubectl integration

Learn how to deploy and manage Podman containers using Kubernetes YAML manifests with kubectl integration. This tutorial covers systemd user services, YAML generation, pod networking, and volume management.

25 min 4 distros 30 views
monitoring Intermediate

Set up Prometheus Blackbox Exporter for uptime monitoring with SSL and alerting

Configure Prometheus Blackbox Exporter to monitor website availability, SSL certificate expiry, and HTTP response times with comprehensive Grafana dashboards and alert rules.

45 min 4 distros 39 views

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