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.

performance Beginner

Optimize Linux filesystem performance with mount options and I/O schedulers

Learn to optimize Linux filesystem performance by configuring I/O schedulers, tuning ext4 mount options, and monitoring disk performance with iostat and iotop for high-throughput workloads.

25 min 6 distros 671 views
databases Intermediate

Install and configure CockroachDB cluster with high availability and distributed SQL

Set up a production-ready CockroachDB cluster with SSL certificates, load balancing, and automated backups for distributed SQL workloads. This tutorial covers multi-node deployment, security hardening, and performance optimization for enterprise environments.

45 min 6 distros 851 views
security Intermediate

Configure ClamAV antivirus scanning with automated threat detection and email alerts

Set up ClamAV daemon for real-time malware detection with automated scanning schedules, email notifications for threats, and optimized performance settings for production servers.

25 min 6 distros 708 views
linux Intermediate

Configure Linux process resource monitoring and alerting with cgroups and systemd

Set up comprehensive process resource monitoring using cgroups v2 and systemd to track CPU, memory, and I/O usage with automated alerting when processes exceed defined limits.

25 min 6 distros 672 views
linux Intermediate

Configure Linux system backup automation with rsync and systemd timers

Set up automated Linux system backups using rsync with SSH authentication, systemd timers for scheduling, retention policies, email notifications, and monitoring. Perfect for production environments requiring reliable backup automation.

25 min 6 distros 797 views
linux Intermediate

Configure Linux CPU and process scheduling with systemd and nice priorities for workload optimization

Learn to optimize Linux workloads by configuring CPU scheduling policies, setting process priorities with nice and ionice commands, and implementing systemd service limits for better resource allocation and performance.

25 min 6 distros 831 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 880 views
performance Intermediate

Optimize Linux I/O performance with kernel tuning and storage schedulers for high-throughput workloads

Learn how to optimize Linux I/O performance through kernel parameter tuning, storage scheduler configuration, and filesystem optimizations. This tutorial covers scheduler selection, queue depth tuning, and performance monitoring for high-throughput applications.

25 min 6 distros 619 views
performance Intermediate

Configure Linux memory management and swap optimization for high-performance workloads

Optimize Linux memory subsystem performance through advanced swap configuration, virtual memory tuning, and memory compression techniques. Learn to configure transparent huge pages, zram, and application-specific memory settings for high-performance workloads.

25 min 6 distros 771 views
devops Advanced

Implement comprehensive Apache Airflow DAG testing and validation strategies with pytest and best practices

Learn to implement production-grade testing for Apache Airflow DAGs using pytest, including unit tests for DAG structure validation, integration testing with test databases, and automated validation pipelines with CI/CD integration.

45 min 4 distros 793 views
devops Intermediate

Install and configure Nomad for container orchestration with Consul integration

Set up HashiCorp Nomad cluster with Consul service discovery for production container orchestration. Learn job scheduling, ACL security, TLS encryption, and monitoring deployment.

25 min 6 distros 655 views
devops Intermediate

Install and configure Apache Airflow with PostgreSQL backend and secure production deployment

Learn to deploy Apache Airflow in production with PostgreSQL backend, systemd services, SSL/TLS encryption, and security hardening for enterprise workflow orchestration.

45 min 6 distros 780 views

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