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

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

databases
415

Install and configure PostgreSQL 17 with performance tuning and security hardening

databases
411

Install and configure Loki for centralized log aggregation with Grafana integration

monitoring
404

Install and configure WireGuard VPN server with client management

networking
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Configure Nagios SNMP monitoring for network devices with automated discovery and templates

monitoring
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Integrate Elasticsearch 8 with Prometheus monitoring and Grafana dashboards

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

security
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Configure NGINX reverse proxy with advanced caching and load balancing

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

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hosting Intermediate

Install and configure OpenResty web server with Lua scripting and performance optimization

Set up OpenResty as a high-performance web server and API gateway with embedded Lua scripting capabilities, SSL certificates, and advanced caching optimization for production workloads.

45 min 6 distros 140 views
hosting Intermediate

Set up Apache Tomcat 11 with SSL certificates and JVM optimization for Java web applications

Install and configure Apache Tomcat 11 with Java 21, SSL/TLS certificates, JVM performance tuning, security hardening, and production-ready monitoring for enterprise Java web applications.

45 min 6 distros 133 views
linux Intermediate

Configure Linux system resource limits with systemd and ulimit for application performance

Learn to configure Linux system resource limits using systemd, ulimit, and /etc/security/limits.conf to prevent application failures from resource exhaustion. Master per-user, per-service, and system-wide limits for optimal performance.

25 min 6 distros 274 views
hosting Intermediate

Install and configure OpenLiteSpeed web server with SSL and PHP for high-performance hosting

Set up OpenLiteSpeed web server with SSL certificates, PHP LSAPI, and built-in caching for superior performance compared to Apache and Nginx. Includes security hardening and monitoring configuration.

45 min 6 distros 186 views
performance Intermediate

Optimize Apache HTTP server performance with caching, compression and worker tuning

Boost Apache performance through worker MPM optimization, compression modules, and intelligent caching strategies. Achieve 3-5x performance improvements for high-traffic production workloads.

35 min 6 distros 143 views
linux Intermediate

Configure Linux system firewall with nftables and security hardening

Learn how to configure nftables firewall with advanced security rules, rate limiting, and fail2ban integration. This tutorial covers migration from iptables, logging configuration, and production-grade security hardening for modern Linux systems.

45 min 6 distros 139 views
hosting Intermediate

Install and configure Lighttpd web server with SSL and FastCGI for lightweight hosting

Set up Lighttpd web server with SSL certificates from Let's Encrypt and FastCGI support for PHP applications. Configure virtual hosts, optimize performance, and implement security hardening for production hosting.

25 min 6 distros 147 views
linux Intermediate

Configure Linux disk usage monitoring and automated cleanup with systemd timers

Set up automated disk monitoring, log cleanup, and email alerts using systemd timers to prevent disk space issues. Configure log rotation, temporary file cleanup, and threshold-based alerting for production systems.

25 min 6 distros 272 views
hosting Beginner

Install and configure Caddy web server with automatic HTTPS and reverse proxy

Set up Caddy, a modern web server with automatic HTTPS certificates from Let's Encrypt, zero-config HTTP/2, and built-in reverse proxy capabilities for production applications.

25 min 6 distros 284 views
linux Intermediate

Configure Linux system logging with rsyslog and journald for centralized log management

Set up comprehensive Linux logging infrastructure using rsyslog for traditional syslog handling and journald for systemd service logs. Configure remote logging, log rotation, filtering rules, and troubleshoot common logging performance issues.

25 min 6 distros 257 views
hosting Intermediate

Configure Apache web server with virtual hosts and SSL certificates

Set up Apache HTTP server with multiple virtual hosts, secure SSL certificates from Let's Encrypt, and implement security hardening for production workloads.

45 min 6 distros 173 views
linux Intermediate

Configure automatic security updates with unattended-upgrades and email notifications

Set up automated security patching on Linux servers with unattended-upgrades and dnf-automatic. Configure email notifications, update policies, and monitoring to keep your systems secure while maintaining control over critical services.

25 min 6 distros 277 views

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