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Install and configure CockroachDB cluster with high availability and distributed SQL

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

devops
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Install and configure PostgreSQL 17 with performance tuning and security hardening

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Install and configure Loki for centralized log aggregation with Grafana integration

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Install and configure WireGuard VPN server with client management

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

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

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Configure NGINX reverse proxy with advanced caching and load balancing

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

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hosting Beginner

Install and configure Deno for web development with systemd and reverse proxy

Deploy production-ready Deno web applications with automatic process management using systemd and secure SSL termination through Nginx reverse proxy configuration.

25 min 6 distros 179 views
databases Beginner

Install and configure DuckDB for analytical workloads with Python integration

Set up DuckDB, the high-performance analytical database, with CLI tools and Python integration for fast OLAP queries and data analytics workloads.

25 min 6 distros 174 views
monitoring Beginner

Monitor system resources with Netdata real-time performance dashboard

Set up Netdata for comprehensive real-time monitoring of CPU, memory, disk, and network resources with a web-based dashboard, email alerts, and customizable thresholds.

25 min 6 distros 185 views
monitoring Beginner

Install and configure Uptime Kuma for website monitoring with SSL and email alerts

Learn how to install Uptime Kuma, a self-hosted monitoring tool, with SSL certificates, email notifications, and comprehensive website monitoring capabilities. Set up automated alerts and maintain reliable uptime tracking for your web services.

25 min 6 distros 271 views
hosting Beginner

Install and configure PHP 8.4 with Apache and security hardening

Set up PHP 8.4 with Apache web server using PHP-FPM for optimal performance and security. Learn to configure essential PHP modules, implement security hardening measures, and optimize your LAMP stack for production environments.

25 min 6 distros 183 views
databases Beginner

Install and configure MongoDB 8.0 with authentication and SSL encryption

Set up MongoDB 8.0 from official repositories with authentication enabled and SSL/TLS encryption. Configure admin users, implement security hardening, and establish monitoring for production deployments.

25 min 6 distros 151 views
monitoring Beginner

Install and configure Nagios Core 4.5 for network and server monitoring with web interface

Set up Nagios Core 4.5 monitoring system with Apache web interface to monitor servers, network devices, and services. Configure hosts, services, and email notifications for comprehensive infrastructure monitoring.

45 min 6 distros 219 views
databases Beginner

Install and configure MariaDB 11.6 with performance optimization and security hardening

Set up MariaDB 11.6 as a high-performance MySQL alternative with InnoDB optimization, SSL encryption, automated backups, and comprehensive security hardening for production environments.

45 min 6 distros 134 views
hosting Beginner

Install and configure Node.js web applications with PM2 and reverse proxy

Deploy production-ready Node.js applications using PM2 process manager and Nginx reverse proxy with SSL certificates, automatic startup, and comprehensive monitoring for high-availability web hosting.

25 min 6 distros 324 views
databases Intermediate

Install and configure ScyllaDB cluster with replication and performance tuning

Set up a production-ready ScyllaDB cluster with multi-node configuration, automatic replication, and performance optimization. ScyllaDB provides 10x better performance than Cassandra with drop-in compatibility.

45 min 6 distros 133 views
hosting Intermediate

Install and configure Jetty application server with SSL certificates and performance tuning

Deploy Eclipse Jetty application server with SSL/TLS encryption, systemd service management, and production-ready performance optimizations. Configure reverse proxy integration and security hardening for Java web applications.

45 min 6 distros 270 views
hosting Intermediate

Install and configure Cherokee web server with FastCGI and virtual hosts

Set up Cherokee web server with web-based administration, FastCGI support for PHP applications, SSL-enabled virtual hosts, and performance optimizations for lightweight web hosting environments.

45 min 6 distros 278 views

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