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Implement NGINX Plus active health checks for enterprise environments

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devops Advanced

Set up Kubernetes persistent volume snapshots and backup automation

Configure CSI snapshot controllers, create persistent volume snapshots, and implement automated backup strategies with Velero for production Kubernetes environments.

45 min 4 distros 46 views
devops Intermediate

Set up automated backup and disaster recovery for Nexus Repository Manager 3 with blob store migration

Configure comprehensive backup automation for Nexus Repository Manager 3 including blob store migration, disaster recovery procedures, and automated scheduling with systemd timers for production environments.

45 min 4 distros 43 views
devops Intermediate

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

Configure Elasticsearch 8 ILM policies to automatically manage log data through hot-warm-cold phases, optimize storage costs, and enforce retention policies for production workloads.

25 min 4 distros 68 views
databases Advanced

Configure CockroachDB 24.3 multi-region deployment with high availability clustering

Deploy CockroachDB across multiple regions with automated failover, data locality controls, and production-grade security. Includes replication zones, load balancing, and disaster recovery strategies.

45 min 4 distros 246 views
security Intermediate

Implement network security policies with iptables and firewalld for enterprise infrastructure protection

Configure enterprise-grade network security with iptables and firewalld, implementing zone-based policies, advanced rules, and comprehensive logging for production infrastructure protection.

45 min 4 distros 101 views
databases Intermediate

Implement MySQL backup automation with Percona XtraBackup and systemd timers

Set up automated MySQL hot backups with Percona XtraBackup, systemd timers, compression, and encryption. Configure backup verification, retention policies, and restoration procedures for production-ready database backup automation.

45 min 4 distros 157 views
monitoring Intermediate

Configure ELK stack for centralized logging with Elasticsearch 8, Logstash 8, and Kibana 8

Set up a production-grade ELK stack with Elasticsearch 8, Logstash 8, and Kibana 8 for centralized log management. Configure authentication, SSL encryption, and log processing pipelines across multiple data sources.

45 min 4 distros 113 views
databases Intermediate

Implement Elasticsearch 8 snapshot lifecycle management with S3 storage for automated backups

Set up automated Elasticsearch 8 backups using snapshot lifecycle management policies with S3 repository storage. Configure retention policies, scheduling, and monitoring for production backup strategies.

45 min 4 distros 161 views
devops Intermediate

Implement Consul backup and disaster recovery with automated snapshots and restoration

Set up automated Consul snapshots with GPG encryption, systemd timers, and complete disaster recovery procedures. Includes monitoring integration with Prometheus and automated restoration workflows for production environments.

45 min 4 distros 173 views
devops Intermediate

Set up GitLab backup and disaster recovery with automated restoration

Configure automated GitLab backups with disaster recovery procedures and automated restoration scripts. Includes monitoring, alerting, and production-grade recovery workflows.

45 min 4 distros 164 views
databases Intermediate

Configure TimescaleDB backup and recovery with pgBackRest for automated PostgreSQL protection

Set up pgBackRest with TimescaleDB for automated backups, point-in-time recovery, and database protection. Includes configuration for local and remote repositories, scheduled backups, and comprehensive restore procedures.

25 min 4 distros 153 views
databases Advanced

Set up TimescaleDB high availability with streaming replication and automatic failover

Configure TimescaleDB with PostgreSQL streaming replication for high availability. Set up primary and standby servers with hot standby mode, implement automatic failover with pg_auto_failover, and monitor replication status for production-ready time-series database clustering.

45 min 4 distros 140 views

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