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networking Intermediate

Configure HAProxy load balancing with multiple backend servers

Set up HAProxy to distribute traffic across multiple backend servers with health checks, SSL termination, and automatic failover for high availability load balancing.

45 min 4 distros 2,756 views
databases Beginner

Set up development database environments with environment variables

Learn to configure PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MariaDB development databases using environment variables for secure connection management and simplified configuration across different environments.

25 min 4 distros 868 views
hosting Intermediate

Configure NGINX virtual hosts with SSL certificates for multiple domains

Set up multiple domains on a single NGINX server with automatic SSL certificates from Let's Encrypt. Handle domain routing, certificate management, and secure configurations for production hosting.

25 min 4 distros 1,032 views
monitoring Intermediate

Configure MariaDB 11.6 monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana dashboards

Set up comprehensive MariaDB monitoring with Prometheus mysqld_exporter metrics collection and Grafana visualization. Configure database performance alerts, query monitoring, and custom dashboards for production MariaDB instances.

25 min 4 distros 1,189 views
databases Advanced

Configure MariaDB Galera cluster 10.11 for multi-master replication with automatic failover

Set up a highly available MariaDB Galera cluster with multi-master replication, automatic failover, and synchronous data replication across multiple database nodes for enterprise applications.

45 min 4 distros 1,107 views
linux Intermediate

Configure systemd user services for application startup

Learn how to configure systemd user services to automatically start applications without root privileges. This guide covers creating service units, managing lifecycle, and troubleshooting user services for reliable application startup.

25 min 4 distros 1,281 views
security Intermediate

Implement Linux file system encryption with LUKS and cryptsetup

Encrypt Linux file systems and partitions using LUKS (Linux Unified Key Setup) with cryptsetup tools. Configure encrypted storage, manage encryption keys, and implement backup procedures for production environments.

25 min 4 distros 1,217 views
devops Beginner

Configure Linux development environment with Docker and Docker Compose

Set up a complete Docker development environment with Docker Compose for containerized application development. Install Docker Engine, configure user permissions, and establish efficient development workflows.

25 min 4 distros 722 views
databases Advanced

Optimize ScyllaDB performance for time-series data workloads with advanced configuration tuning

Configure ScyllaDB with specialized optimizations for time-series workloads including partitioning strategies, compaction settings, and memory tuning. Set up monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana for production performance insights.

45 min 4 distros 770 views
devops Intermediate

Implement Node.js application deployment with Git hooks and PM2 clustering

Set up automated Node.js application deployment using Git hooks for continuous integration, combined with PM2 clustering for high availability and load distribution across multiple CPU cores.

45 min 4 distros 777 views
databases Advanced

Configure ScyllaDB SSL encryption and authentication with certificate management and security hardening

Secure your ScyllaDB cluster with comprehensive SSL/TLS encryption for client connections and inter-node communication. This tutorial covers certificate generation, authentication setup, and production security hardening.

45 min 4 distros 889 views
linux Intermediate

Set up RAID arrays with mdadm for performance and redundancy

Configure Linux software RAID arrays with mdadm to improve disk performance and protect against drive failures. Learn to create RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10 configurations with automatic monitoring and management.

45 min 4 distros 1,035 views

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