Databases tutorials
Set up automated MariaDB Galera cluster backups with compression
Learn how to build a cluster-safe backup strategy for MariaDB Galera using Mariabackup, compression, systemd timers and remote storage offloading, with verification and node restore procedures.
Configure MariaDB ColumnStore for high-performance analytics workloads
Deploy and tune MariaDB ColumnStore for columnar analytics, covering single-node and multi-node cluster setup, table design, memory tuning, bulk loading with cpimport, and cluster health monitoring.
Configure PostgreSQL 17 SSL encryption and certificate-based authentication
Set up a private CA, issue server and client certificates, enforce TLS 1.2+ with strong ciphers, and configure pg_hba.conf for mutual TLS client certificate authentication in PostgreSQL 17.
Configure PostgreSQL 17 connection pooling with PgBouncer for high availability
Deploy PgBouncer in front of PostgreSQL 17 with session, transaction and statement pooling modes, SCRAM-SHA-256 authentication, keepalived-based HA, and Prometheus monitoring for production workloads.
Setup ScyllaDB backup validation and automated restore testing
Configure automated ScyllaDB backups with nodetool snapshots, implement validation scripts to verify backup integrity, and set up systemd timers for automated restore testing with Prometheus monitoring.
Implement MariaDB backup encryption with Mariabackup and automated restoration
Set up encrypted MariaDB backups using Mariabackup with AES encryption, automated scheduling, and verified restoration procedures for secure database protection.
Configure MariaDB Galera cluster for multi-master replication with automatic failover
Set up a highly available MariaDB Galera cluster with multi-master replication and automatic failover for production database workloads. This tutorial covers cluster initialization, node configuration, and monitoring setup across multiple servers.
Configure Elasticsearch 8 snapshot and restore policies with automated backup strategies
Set up comprehensive Elasticsearch 8 backup strategies with snapshot lifecycle management (SLM), filesystem and S3 repository backends, automated scheduling, and recovery procedures for production environments.
Optimize MongoDB 8.0 performance with advanced indexing strategies and aggregation pipelines
Master MongoDB 8.0 performance optimization through strategic index design, aggregation pipeline efficiency, and production-ready monitoring. Covers compound indexes, query analysis, memory management, and security hardening for high-throughput database workloads.
Optimize Elasticsearch 8 search performance with custom analyzers and field mappings
Configure custom text analyzers, optimize field mappings, and implement index templates to dramatically improve Elasticsearch search performance and relevance for production workloads.
Set up MySQL point-in-time recovery with binary logs for database backup and restore
Configure MySQL binary logging and implement automated point-in-time recovery procedures for comprehensive database backup and restore operations with monitoring.
Configure MongoDB sharding with zone-based data distribution for geographic workloads
Set up MongoDB sharding with geographic zones to distribute data based on location, ensuring optimal performance for global applications and regulatory compliance.