Infrastructure tutorials

Production-grade guides for Linux, servers, security and performance. Copy-paste commands, multi-distro support, written by engineers who run this in production.

databases Advanced

Configure MariaDB Galera cluster for multi-master replication with automatic failover

Set up a highly available MariaDB Galera cluster with multi-master replication and automatic failover for production database workloads. This tutorial covers cluster initialization, node configuration, and monitoring setup across multiple servers.

45 min 4 distros 119 views
monitoring Intermediate

Configure MySQL backup monitoring with Prometheus alerts and Grafana dashboards

Set up automated monitoring for MySQL backups with Prometheus metrics collection, alerting rules for backup failures, and comprehensive Grafana dashboards for backup status visualization.

45 min 4 distros 88 views
databases Advanced

Configure MongoDB sharding with zone-based data distribution for geographic workloads

Set up MongoDB sharding with geographic zones to distribute data based on location, ensuring optimal performance for global applications and regulatory compliance.

45 min 4 distros 85 views
databases Advanced

Set up CockroachDB backup and disaster recovery automation with systemd timers and monitoring

Configure automated backup strategies for CockroachDB with systemd timers, implement comprehensive disaster recovery procedures, and set up monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana for production-grade database infrastructure.

90 min 4 distros 105 views
security Intermediate

Implement Nginx SSL certificate automation with Let's Encrypt using Certbot

Set up automated SSL certificate management for Nginx using Let's Encrypt and Certbot. Configure automatic certificate renewal, implement SSL security hardening, and monitor certificate health for production websites.

35 min 4 distros 105 views
devops Intermediate

Configure GitLab backup automation with GPG encryption

Set up automated GitLab backups with GPG encryption, remote storage, and systemd timers. This tutorial covers backup script creation, encryption setup, and monitoring for production GitLab instances.

45 min 4 distros 77 views
devops Intermediate

Configure Kubernetes ingress controller with NGINX and SSL certificates using cert-manager

Set up NGINX Ingress Controller with automated SSL certificate management using cert-manager for secure routing of external traffic to your Kubernetes services. Configure custom domains, SSL automation, and advanced routing rules for production workloads.

25 min 4 distros 118 views
devops Advanced

Implement Istio observability with Jaeger tracing and Kiali dashboard for Kubernetes service mesh

Configure comprehensive observability for your Kubernetes service mesh with Jaeger distributed tracing, Kiali visualization, and Prometheus metrics integration. Get complete visibility into microservice communication patterns, performance bottlenecks, and service dependencies.

45 min 4 distros 156 views
databases Advanced

Configure Redis 7 cluster sharding with SSL/TLS authentication and security hardening

Set up a production-ready Redis 7 cluster with automatic sharding, SSL/TLS encryption, authentication, and comprehensive security hardening for high availability and data protection.

45 min 4 distros 128 views
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 151 views
databases Intermediate

Implement ClickHouse backup automation with compression and S3 integration

Set up automated ClickHouse backups with compression, S3 storage, and systemd timers. Includes monitoring, encryption, and recovery procedures for production environments.

45 min 4 distros 142 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 104 views

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