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.

security Advanced

Set up centralized security monitoring with ClamAV 1.4 and Elasticsearch 8

Build a comprehensive security monitoring infrastructure with ClamAV antivirus scanning, Elasticsearch log storage, and automated threat detection. This setup provides real-time malware scanning with centralized log aggregation for enterprise security compliance.

45 min 4 distros 190 views
security Intermediate

Configure ClamAV integration with web servers and email systems for automated threat detection

Integrate ClamAV antivirus with NGINX, Apache, Postfix and Dovecot for automated file scanning and email protection. Set up real-time threat detection with monitoring and alerting.

45 min 4 distros 170 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
databases Advanced

Set up PostgreSQL 17 streaming replication with PgBouncer connection pooling and load balancing

Configure PostgreSQL 17 with streaming replication for high availability, then add PgBouncer connection pooling with intelligent load balancing across primary and replica servers for production-grade database infrastructure.

45 min 4 distros 189 views
monitoring Intermediate

Configure backup monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana for automated infrastructure oversight

Set up comprehensive backup monitoring using Prometheus metrics collection and Grafana dashboards. This tutorial covers backup exporter configuration, custom metrics creation, and automated alerting for backup failures and performance issues.

45 min 4 distros 206 views
performance Intermediate

Configure Tomcat 11 database connection pooling with HikariCP and JNDI optimization for high-performance applications

Set up efficient database connection pooling in Apache Tomcat 11 using HikariCP through JNDI configuration. Optimize connection parameters, implement proper resource management, and configure monitoring for production database workloads.

25 min 4 distros 208 views
monitoring Intermediate

Integrate Apache Tomcat 11 with Prometheus and Grafana monitoring for comprehensive performance tracking

Set up comprehensive monitoring for Apache Tomcat 11 using JMX Prometheus Java agent, configure Prometheus to scrape metrics, create detailed Grafana dashboards, and implement alerting rules for performance tracking and health monitoring.

45 min 4 distros 181 views
performance Intermediate

Configure Linux process scheduling and CPU affinity for performance optimization

Learn to optimize Linux process performance by configuring CPU scheduling priorities, CPU affinity, and systemd resource management for better workload distribution and reduced context switching.

45 min 4 distros 315 views
devops Intermediate

Set up OpenLiteSpeed with Docker containers for development

Deploy OpenLiteSpeed web server in Docker containers with PHP-FPM, SSL certificates, and persistent volumes for scalable development environments.

45 min 4 distros 174 views
hosting Intermediate

Install and configure OpenLiteSpeed with WordPress and LSCache optimization

Set up OpenLiteSpeed web server with PHP 8.4, deploy WordPress with database integration, and enable LSCache plugin for maximum performance optimization.

35 min 4 distros 241 views
databases Intermediate

Configure MySQL connection pooling with ProxySQL 2.6 for high availability and performance optimization

Set up ProxySQL 2.6 to manage MySQL connection pooling, load balancing, and automatic failover. This tutorial covers backend server configuration, health checks, query routing rules, and monitoring for production MySQL environments.

45 min 4 distros 409 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

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