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.
Browse by topic
Linux
System administration, shell scripting, package management
Hosting & Servers
Web servers, reverse proxies, SSL, domains
Security
Firewalls, hardening, encryption, access control
Performance
Caching, optimization, profiling, load testing
Databases
MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, backups, replication
Networking
DNS, load balancing, VPN, TCP/IP, routing
DevOps
CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, automation
Monitoring
Logging, alerting, metrics, observability
Most viewed
Install and configure Deno for web development with systemd and reverse proxy
hostingInstall and configure Caddy web server with automatic HTTPS and reverse proxy
hostingInstall and configure Ollama for local AI models on Linux servers
devopsInstall and configure Uvicorn ASGI server with systemd and reverse proxy for FastAPI applications
hostingInstall and configure Uptime Kuma for website monitoring with SSL and email alerts
monitoringRecently published
Setup Node.js error tracking with Sentry for production monitoring and debugging
monitoringImplement Node.js application monitoring with Prometheus metrics and Grafana dashboards
monitoringImplement OSPF multi-area design with FRRouting and advanced routing policies
networkingConfigure Istio security policies with external authorization services integration
securityImplement Docker network security with custom bridge networks and container isolation
securityInstall and configure Jetty application server with SSL certificates and performance tuning
Deploy Eclipse Jetty application server with SSL/TLS encryption, systemd service management, and production-ready performance optimizations. Configure reverse proxy integration and security hardening for Java web applications.
Install and configure CockroachDB cluster with high availability and distributed SQL
Set up a production-ready CockroachDB cluster with SSL certificates, load balancing, and automated backups for distributed SQL workloads. This tutorial covers multi-node deployment, security hardening, and performance optimization for enterprise environments.
Configure network load balancing with keepalived and VRRP for high availability failover
Set up keepalived with VRRP to create highly available network services with automatic failover. Configure virtual IP addresses that move between servers when one fails, ensuring zero-downtime load balancing.
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 Uvicorn ASGI server with systemd and reverse proxy for FastAPI applications
Deploy production-ready FastAPI applications using Uvicorn ASGI server with systemd process management and Nginx reverse proxy. Configure SSL termination, load balancing, and comprehensive monitoring for high-performance Python web applications.
Optimize Redis 7 memory usage and performance with advanced configuration tuning
Learn to optimize Redis 7 memory consumption and performance through advanced configuration tuning, including eviction policies, compressed data structures, active defragmentation, and comprehensive monitoring techniques.
Optimize PostgreSQL connection pooling with PgBouncer for high-traffic applications
Learn to configure PgBouncer connection pooling to optimize PostgreSQL performance, reduce connection overhead, and handle thousands of concurrent database connections efficiently in production environments.
Optimize Linux network stack performance with sysctl tuning and TCP congestion control
Learn how to optimize Linux network performance using sysctl kernel parameters, TCP BBR congestion control, and advanced buffer tuning. This guide covers baseline testing, monitoring, and production-grade configurations for high-throughput servers.
Install and configure OpenResty web server with Lua scripting and performance optimization
Set up OpenResty as a high-performance web server and API gateway with embedded Lua scripting capabilities, SSL certificates, and advanced caching optimization for production workloads.
Optimize HAProxy performance with connection pooling and advanced load balancing algorithms
Configure HAProxy with connection pooling, advanced load balancing algorithms, and performance tuning for high-throughput workloads. Learn to implement least-conn, URI hashing, and buffer optimization.
Set up Apache Tomcat 11 with SSL certificates and JVM optimization for Java web applications
Install and configure Apache Tomcat 11 with Java 21, SSL/TLS certificates, JVM performance tuning, security hardening, and production-ready monitoring for enterprise Java web applications.
Optimize MySQL query performance with indexes and query profiling for high-traffic applications
Learn how to dramatically improve MySQL query performance using proper indexing strategies, query profiling tools, and InnoDB optimization techniques. This tutorial covers slow query log analysis, EXPLAIN plan interpretation, and memory tuning for production databases.
Need help?
Don't want to manage this yourself?
We handle infrastructure for businesses that depend on uptime. From initial setup to ongoing operations.
Talk to an engineer