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Install and configure ArgoCD for GitOps continuous deployment with RBAC and SSL
devopsInstall and configure PostgreSQL 17 with performance tuning and security hardening
databasesInstall and configure Loki for centralized log aggregation with Grafana integration
monitoringInstall and configure WireGuard VPN server with client management
networkingInstall and configure CockroachDB cluster with high availability and distributed SQL
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Configure Nagios SNMP monitoring for network devices with automated discovery and templates
monitoringIntegrate Elasticsearch 8 with Prometheus monitoring and Grafana dashboards
monitoringSet up NGINX web application firewall with ModSecurity 3 and OWASP Core Rule Set
securityConfigure NGINX reverse proxy with advanced caching and load balancing
hostingConfigure Netdata alerts with Slack and Microsoft Teams for real-time monitoring notifications
monitoringSet up NGINX web application firewall with ModSecurity 3 and OWASP Core Rule Set
Configure a production-grade web application firewall using NGINX with ModSecurity 3 and OWASP Core Rule Set. Includes logging, monitoring, and fail2ban integration for comprehensive threat protection.
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.
Implement HAProxy SSL termination with Let's Encrypt certificates for secure load balancing
Configure HAProxy to handle SSL termination with automated Let's Encrypt certificates, enabling secure HTTPS load balancing across multiple backend servers. This setup reduces CPU load on backend servers while providing centralized SSL certificate management.
Implement HAProxy rate limiting and DDoS protection with advanced security rules
Configure HAProxy with comprehensive rate limiting, connection throttling, and DDoS protection using stick tables, ACLs, and advanced security rules to protect your applications from malicious traffic and ensure service availability.
Configure ModSecurity 3 web application firewall with OWASP Core Rule Set for advanced threat protection
Set up ModSecurity 3 with OWASP Core Rule Set 4.0 to protect web applications from SQL injection, XSS, and other attacks. Configure integration with Nginx and Apache, implement custom rules, and optimize performance for production environments.
Install and configure OpenLiteSpeed web server with SSL and PHP for high-performance hosting
Set up OpenLiteSpeed web server with SSL certificates, PHP LSAPI, and built-in caching for superior performance compared to Apache and Nginx. Includes security hardening and monitoring configuration.
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