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Install and configure Deno for web development with systemd and reverse proxy

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Install and configure Uvicorn ASGI server with systemd and reverse proxy for FastAPI applications

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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 5,733 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 912 views
databases Beginner

Install and configure DuckDB for analytical workloads with Python integration

Set up DuckDB, the high-performance analytical database, with CLI tools and Python integration for fast OLAP queries and data analytics workloads.

25 min 6 distros 874 views
monitoring Beginner

Monitor system resources with Netdata real-time performance dashboard

Set up Netdata for comprehensive real-time monitoring of CPU, memory, disk, and network resources with a web-based dashboard, email alerts, and customizable thresholds.

25 min 6 distros 1,060 views
monitoring Beginner

Install and configure Uptime Kuma for website monitoring with SSL and email alerts

Learn how to install Uptime Kuma, a self-hosted monitoring tool, with SSL certificates, email notifications, and comprehensive website monitoring capabilities. Set up automated alerts and maintain reliable uptime tracking for your web services.

25 min 6 distros 1,758 views
hosting Beginner

Install and configure PHP 8.4 with Apache and security hardening

Set up PHP 8.4 with Apache web server using PHP-FPM for optimal performance and security. Learn to configure essential PHP modules, implement security hardening measures, and optimize your LAMP stack for production environments.

25 min 6 distros 808 views
databases Beginner

Install and configure MongoDB 8.0 with authentication and SSL encryption

Set up MongoDB 8.0 from official repositories with authentication enabled and SSL/TLS encryption. Configure admin users, implement security hardening, and establish monitoring for production deployments.

25 min 6 distros 693 views
linux Beginner

Configure Linux file compression and archiving with tar, gzip and backup automation

Learn to create compressed archives with tar and gzip, manage different compression formats, and implement automated backup scripts with rotation for efficient system maintenance and data protection.

25 min 6 distros 721 views
networking Beginner

Configure network interface aliases and secondary IP addresses on Linux

Learn how to configure multiple IP addresses on a single network interface using systemd-networkd and NetworkManager. Set up persistent network aliases for hosting multiple services, load balancing, and network segmentation.

20 min 6 distros 732 views
databases Beginner

Install and configure MariaDB 11.6 with performance optimization and security hardening

Set up MariaDB 11.6 as a high-performance MySQL alternative with InnoDB optimization, SSL encryption, automated backups, and comprehensive security hardening for production environments.

45 min 6 distros 662 views
linux Beginner

Configure Linux environment variables and PATH management for development workflows

Learn how to properly configure Linux environment variables and manage your PATH for development workflows. This guide covers temporary and persistent variables, user vs system-wide configuration, and troubleshooting common issues across Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, and Fedora.

20 min 6 distros 652 views
performance Beginner

Optimize Linux filesystem performance with mount options and I/O schedulers

Learn to optimize Linux filesystem performance by configuring I/O schedulers, tuning ext4 mount options, and monitoring disk performance with iostat and iotop for high-throughput workloads.

25 min 6 distros 757 views

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