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 MySQL binary log backup and point-in-time recovery

Set up automated MySQL binary log backup with rotation and implement point-in-time recovery procedures for complete database disaster recovery and operational continuity.

45 min 4 distros 163 views
monitoring Intermediate

Configure Netdata MySQL monitoring and database performance alerts

Set up comprehensive MySQL monitoring with Netdata for real-time database performance metrics, query analysis, and automated alerts. Monitor connection pools, slow queries, and resource usage with production-grade alerting.

25 min 4 distros 220 views
databases Beginner

Set up development database environments with environment variables

Learn to configure PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MariaDB development databases using environment variables for secure connection management and simplified configuration across different environments.

25 min 4 distros 142 views
databases Advanced

Configure MariaDB Galera cluster 10.11 for multi-master replication with automatic failover

Set up a highly available MariaDB Galera cluster with multi-master replication, automatic failover, and synchronous data replication across multiple database nodes for enterprise applications.

45 min 4 distros 198 views
databases Advanced

Configure Cassandra SSL encryption and authentication with security hardening

Set up comprehensive SSL/TLS encryption for Apache Cassandra with client-to-node and node-to-node security, certificate management, and production-grade authentication hardening.

45 min 4 distros 176 views
databases Intermediate

Set up Cassandra backup automation with nodetool

Automate Apache Cassandra backups using nodetool snapshots, systemd timers, and retention policies. Configure monitoring and alerting for production-grade backup management with automated cleanup and verification.

45 min 4 distros 152 views
monitoring Intermediate

Configure logrotate with Elasticsearch and Kibana integration for automated log management

Set up automated log rotation with Elasticsearch index lifecycle management and Kibana dashboard integration for scalable log management. Configure retention policies and monitoring alerts for production environments.

45 min 4 distros 137 views
databases Advanced

Configure Redis 7 cluster sharding for horizontal scaling with automated failover and monitoring

Set up Redis 7 cluster with automatic sharding across multiple nodes for horizontal scaling. Configure hash slots, master-slave replication, and automated failover with comprehensive monitoring.

45 min 4 distros 233 views
linux Intermediate

Configure backup compression and deduplication with BorgBackup and rsync for optimal storage efficiency

Set up automated backup systems with BorgBackup's advanced compression and deduplication alongside rsync strategies for maximum storage efficiency and reliable data protection.

25 min 4 distros 208 views
security Intermediate

Implement OpenLiteSpeed WAF and DDoS protection with ModSecurity 3 and rate limiting

Set up comprehensive web application security for OpenLiteSpeed with ModSecurity 3 web application firewall, OWASP Core Rule Set for threat protection, and advanced rate limiting to defend against DDoS attacks and malicious traffic.

45 min 4 distros 251 views
monitoring Intermediate

Monitor MySQL performance with Prometheus and Grafana dashboards

Set up comprehensive MySQL monitoring with Prometheus MySQL Exporter and Grafana dashboards. Track query performance, connections, replication lag, and resource usage with automated alerts for production database health.

45 min 4 distros 342 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 227 views

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