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

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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

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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

monitoring
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monitoring Intermediate

Integrate Elasticsearch 8 with Prometheus monitoring and Grafana dashboards

Set up comprehensive monitoring for Elasticsearch 8 using Prometheus metrics collection and Grafana visualization. This tutorial covers exporter installation, metric configuration, dashboard setup, and alerting rules for production environments.

45 min 4 distros 65 views
monitoring Advanced

Implement OpenTelemetry distributed context propagation across microservices with automatic instrumentation

Set up comprehensive distributed tracing across microservices using OpenTelemetry with automatic context propagation, trace correlation headers, and framework-specific auto-instrumentation for Python, Java, and Node.js applications.

45 min 4 distros 97 views
security Advanced

Configure ClickHouse users and RBAC for production environments with authentication and access control

Secure your ClickHouse deployment with proper user authentication, role-based access control, and production-grade security policies. Learn to create users, manage roles, implement quota systems, and monitor access patterns for enterprise environments.

45 min 4 distros 34 views
databases Intermediate

Implement automated ClickHouse backups with S3 storage and monitoring

Set up automated backup solutions for ClickHouse databases with S3 storage, retention policies, and monitoring alerts. This tutorial covers backup tool installation, S3 configuration, scheduling with systemd timers, and health monitoring.

45 min 4 distros 33 views
devops Intermediate

Configure Ansible dynamic inventory for AWS, Azure, and GCP with automated discovery

Set up Ansible dynamic inventory plugins for AWS EC2, Azure VMs, and Google Cloud instances with automated discovery, credential management, and performance optimization across multiple cloud providers.

45 min 4 distros 70 views
security Intermediate

Implement encryption for Consul backups using GPG with automated snapshots and secure storage

Learn to create encrypted Consul backups using GPG encryption with automated snapshot scripts, secure key management, and remote storage integration for production disaster recovery.

45 min 4 distros 81 views
databases Advanced

Backup and restore Redis Sentinel cluster data with automated strategies and monitoring

Learn to implement production-grade backup and restore procedures for Redis Sentinel clusters with automated scheduling, point-in-time recovery, and comprehensive monitoring to ensure data durability and business continuity.

45 min 4 distros 66 views
devops Advanced

Implement Apache Spark 3.5 cluster with YARN and HDFS for distributed computing

Set up a production-grade Apache Spark 3.5 cluster with YARN resource management and HDFS distributed storage for scalable big data processing. This tutorial covers multi-node Hadoop cluster configuration, YARN integration, and monitoring setup.

45 min 4 distros 58 views
databases Advanced

Set up MariaDB Galera Cluster 11.6 for multi-master replication with automatic failover

Configure a production-ready MariaDB Galera cluster with three nodes for multi-master replication, automatic failover, and SSL encryption. Includes HAProxy load balancing and comprehensive monitoring for high availability database operations.

45 min 4 distros 139 views
databases Advanced

Optimize MariaDB 11.6 performance with query analysis and indexing for high-traffic applications

Learn advanced MariaDB performance optimization techniques including query profiling, slow query analysis, and strategic indexing for high-traffic applications. This tutorial covers query execution plan analysis, covering indexes, and automated monitoring setup.

45 min 4 distros 76 views
security Intermediate

Implement Apache web application firewall with ModSecurity 3 and OWASP Core Rule Set

Deploy ModSecurity 3 as an Apache module with OWASP Core Rule Set to protect web applications from common attacks. Configure real-time logging, custom rules, and automated threat detection for production environments.

45 min 4 distros 146 views
databases Advanced

Implement TimescaleDB backup strategies and point-in-time recovery with automated failover

Configure comprehensive TimescaleDB backup solutions with continuous WAL archiving, automated point-in-time recovery procedures, and monitoring systems to ensure data protection and business continuity.

45 min 4 distros 57 views

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