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Setup Node.js error tracking with Sentry for production monitoring and debugging

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Implement OSPF multi-area design with FRRouting and advanced routing policies

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Configure Istio security policies with external authorization services integration

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monitoring Advanced

Monitor Kubernetes network policies with Prometheus and Grafana for enhanced cluster security

Set up comprehensive monitoring for Kubernetes network policies using Prometheus and Grafana. Configure CNI metrics collection, create security dashboards, and implement alerting for policy violations and traffic anomalies.

45 min 4 distros 125 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
devops Intermediate

Configure Kubernetes RBAC with service accounts and role bindings for secure cluster access control

Set up role-based access control in Kubernetes using service accounts, roles, and role bindings to implement least-privilege security principles and granular permission management for applications and users.

25 min 4 distros 134 views
monitoring Intermediate

Configure Prometheus Alertmanager with Slack integration for team notifications

Set up Prometheus Alertmanager to route alerts to Slack channels with custom notification rules. Configure alerting rules, webhook integration, and team-based routing for production monitoring workflows.

25 min 4 distros 130 views
devops Intermediate

Set up GitLab CI/CD with Kubernetes runners for scalable deployments

Configure GitLab Runner with Kubernetes executor to automatically scale CI/CD workloads. Set up RBAC permissions, deploy pipelines to Kubernetes clusters, and implement resource management policies for efficient container orchestration.

45 min 4 distros 115 views
hosting Intermediate

Setup Tomcat SSL certificates with Let's Encrypt automation

Configure Apache Tomcat 11 with automated SSL certificate management using Let's Encrypt and Certbot. Set up HTTPS connector, Java keystore integration, and automatic certificate renewal for production environments.

25 min 4 distros 117 views
monitoring Intermediate

Implement Tomcat application monitoring with JMX and Grafana dashboards

Set up comprehensive Apache Tomcat 10 monitoring using JMX metrics, Prometheus JMX Exporter, and Grafana dashboards to track application performance, memory usage, and request metrics in real-time.

45 min 4 distros 107 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
monitoring Intermediate

Set up centralized logging with Winston and Elasticsearch for Node.js applications

Configure Winston logging in Node.js with Elasticsearch transport for centralized log aggregation, monitoring, and analysis using Kibana dashboards.

45 min 4 distros 91 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
security Intermediate

Configure Node.js SSL certificates and HTTPS security hardening for production servers

Set up production-grade SSL/TLS encryption for Node.js applications with certificate management, secure cipher suites, and comprehensive security headers including HSTS implementation.

45 min 4 distros 100 views
monitoring Intermediate

Implement Node.js application monitoring with Prometheus metrics collection and Grafana dashboards

Set up comprehensive Node.js application monitoring with Prometheus metrics collection, custom performance tracking, and Grafana dashboards for real-time observability and alerting.

45 min 4 distros 91 views

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