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.

monitoring Intermediate

Integrate Nagios Core 4.5 with Grafana dashboards for advanced monitoring visualization

Connect Nagios Core 4.5 with Grafana through NDOUtils and MySQL to create powerful monitoring dashboards. This integration provides advanced visualization capabilities, real-time alerting, and comprehensive monitoring insights for your infrastructure.

45 min 4 distros 815 views
devops Advanced

Implement Apache Spark 3.5 cluster with YARN and HDFS for distributed computing

Set up a production-grade Apache Spark 3.5 cluster with YARN resource management and HDFS distributed storage for scalable big data processing. This tutorial covers multi-node Hadoop cluster configuration, YARN integration, and monitoring setup.

45 min 4 distros 816 views
databases Advanced

Set up MariaDB Galera Cluster 11.6 for multi-master replication with automatic failover

Configure a production-ready MariaDB Galera cluster with three nodes for multi-master replication, automatic failover, and SSL encryption. Includes HAProxy load balancing and comprehensive monitoring for high availability database operations.

45 min 4 distros 1,108 views
databases Advanced

Optimize MariaDB 11.6 performance with query analysis and indexing for high-traffic applications

Learn advanced MariaDB performance optimization techniques including query profiling, slow query analysis, and strategic indexing for high-traffic applications. This tutorial covers query execution plan analysis, covering indexes, and automated monitoring setup.

45 min 4 distros 988 views
security Intermediate

Implement Apache web application firewall with ModSecurity 3 and OWASP Core Rule Set

Deploy ModSecurity 3 as an Apache module with OWASP Core Rule Set to protect web applications from common attacks. Configure real-time logging, custom rules, and automated threat detection for production environments.

45 min 4 distros 1,111 views
databases Advanced

Implement TimescaleDB backup strategies and point-in-time recovery with automated failover

Configure comprehensive TimescaleDB backup solutions with continuous WAL archiving, automated point-in-time recovery procedures, and monitoring systems to ensure data protection and business continuity.

45 min 4 distros 591 views
devops Advanced

Setup Apache Airflow cluster with Kubernetes Executor for auto-scaling workflows

Deploy production-grade Apache Airflow with Kubernetes Executor for dynamic workflow scaling. Configure PostgreSQL backend, RBAC authentication, and auto-scaling policies with Prometheus monitoring integration.

45 min 4 distros 684 views
databases Advanced

Configure PostgreSQL 17 streaming replication for high availability with automatic failover

Set up PostgreSQL 17 streaming replication between primary and replica servers with pg_auto_failover for automated high availability. This tutorial covers complete configuration from authentication to monitoring and maintenance procedures.

45 min 4 distros 906 views
security Intermediate

Implement HAProxy rate limiting and DDoS protection with advanced security rules

Configure HAProxy with comprehensive rate limiting, connection throttling, and DDoS protection using stick tables, ACLs, and advanced security rules to protect your applications from malicious traffic and ensure service availability.

45 min 4 distros 1,231 views
databases Intermediate

Configure Deno database connections to PostgreSQL and Redis with connection pooling

Set up production-ready database connections in Deno applications with PostgreSQL and Redis, including SSL configuration, connection pooling, authentication, and comprehensive error handling for high-performance TypeScript applications.

45 min 4 distros 685 views
databases Intermediate

Configure ScyllaDB backup and restore with automation

Set up automated daily backups for ScyllaDB with monitoring, restore procedures, and retention policies. Includes snapshot management, S3 storage integration, and comprehensive alerting for production NoSQL environments.

45 min 4 distros 843 views
security Intermediate

Setup remote backup storage with S3-compatible encryption and automated retention policies

Configure secure, encrypted backup storage using S3-compatible providers with automated retention policies, client-side GPG encryption, and monitoring scripts for reliable data protection.

45 min 4 distros 860 views

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