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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

databases
409

Install and configure Loki for centralized log aggregation with Grafana integration

monitoring
402

Install and configure WireGuard VPN server with client management

networking
399

Install and configure CockroachDB cluster with high availability and distributed SQL

databases
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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
2 hours ago

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

monitoring
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monitoring Intermediate

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

Set up comprehensive Netdata alerting with Slack and Microsoft Teams integration. Configure custom alert thresholds, webhook notifications, and automated monitoring responses for real-time system health alerts.

25 min 4 distros 39 views
databases Advanced

Set up MongoDB 8.0 sharding cluster for horizontal scaling with replica sets and automated balancing

Configure a production-grade MongoDB 8.0 sharded cluster with replica sets, config servers, and mongos routers for horizontal scaling. This tutorial covers automated chunk balancing, high availability, and enterprise-ready deployment patterns.

45 min 4 distros 37 views
monitoring Intermediate

Monitor container performance with Prometheus and cAdvisor for comprehensive metrics collection

Set up comprehensive container monitoring with cAdvisor, Prometheus, and Grafana to collect detailed metrics on CPU, memory, network, and disk usage. This tutorial covers installation, configuration, and alerting for production-ready container performance monitoring.

35 min 4 distros 97 views
performance Intermediate

Configure Lighttpd 1.4 with Redis caching for high-performance websites

Set up Lighttpd web server with Redis caching to dramatically improve website performance through intelligent content caching, reducing server load and response times for high-traffic applications.

25 min 4 distros 191 views
monitoring Intermediate

Setup centralized log aggregation with Elasticsearch 8, Logstash 8, and Kibana 8 (ELK Stack)

Deploy a production-ready ELK stack for centralized log aggregation with Elasticsearch 8, Logstash 8, and Kibana 8. Configure secure log shipping from multiple sources with authentication and SSL encryption.

45 min 4 distros 153 views
devops Advanced

Set up Nexus Repository Manager high availability clustering for production scale

Deploy a production-ready Nexus Repository Manager cluster with shared storage, load balancing, and automated failover for enterprise artifact management and zero-downtime operations.

90 min 4 distros 100 views
databases Intermediate

Set up automated MySQL database backups with compression and rotation

Create production-grade MySQL backup automation with gzip compression, logrotate management, and systemd timer scheduling. Includes integrity checking and email notifications for reliable database protection.

25 min 4 distros 139 views
performance Beginner

Optimize PHP-FPM performance with memory tuning and connection pooling for high-traffic websites

Configure PHP-FPM with optimized memory pools, process management, and connection limits to handle high-traffic websites efficiently. Learn production-grade tuning strategies for maximum performance.

25 min 6 distros 161 views
networking Beginner

Configure network interface monitoring with ICMP ping and connectivity testing

Set up automated network connectivity monitoring using ICMP ping tests with email alerts for interface failures. Create comprehensive network health checks and reporting for production systems.

45 min 6 distros 325 views
performance Beginner

Benchmark and optimize Linux disk I/O performance with fio testing

Learn how to benchmark disk I/O performance using fio (Flexible I/O tester) to identify storage bottlenecks and optimize your Linux system's disk performance through comprehensive read/write testing and analysis.

25 min 6 distros 141 views
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 146 views
linux Beginner

Configure Linux cron jobs and system task scheduling with best practices

Learn to configure cron jobs and systemd timers for automated task scheduling on Linux systems with proper logging, security, and troubleshooting techniques.

25 min 6 distros 141 views

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