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Install and configure CockroachDB cluster with high availability and distributed SQL

databases
647

Configure Linux system time synchronization with chrony and NTP hardening

linux
643

Configure network interface monitoring with ICMP ping and connectivity testing

networking
624

Install and configure PostgreSQL 17 with performance tuning and security hardening

databases
616

Install and configure ArgoCD for GitOps continuous deployment with RBAC and SSL

devops
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Configure custom Grafana plugins for specialized monitoring requirements

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Configure NGINX monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana dashboards for real-time web server performance metrics

monitoring
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Implement Grafana high availability clustering with PostgreSQL backend and load balancing

monitoring
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Configure Spark Kubernetes Operator with MinIO for cloud-native analytics

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Implement Airflow DAG security scanning with Bandit and safety checks

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devops Intermediate

Integrate MinIO with Kubernetes for persistent storage and object data management

Deploy MinIO on Kubernetes using the operator for scalable object storage. Configure persistent volumes, high availability tenants, and secure ingress with SSL certificates.

45 min 4 distros 27 views
devops Intermediate

Configure Kubernetes External DNS for automatic DNS record management with cloud providers

Set up External DNS controller to automatically create and manage DNS records for your Kubernetes services and ingresses. This tutorial covers installation, cloud provider integration, and security configuration for production-ready DNS automation.

25 min 4 distros 63 views
networking Intermediate

Configure Tailscale with Kubernetes cluster networking integration

Set up Tailscale mesh VPN with Kubernetes cluster integration for secure pod-to-pod communication, subnet routing, and service discovery across distributed nodes.

25 min 4 distros 46 views
devops Intermediate

Integrate Consul with Kubernetes service discovery and automatic configuration

Set up Consul for dynamic service discovery in Kubernetes clusters with automatic service registration, health checks, and configuration management for microservices orchestration.

45 min 4 distros 81 views
devops Intermediate

Setup Kubernetes Ingress NGINX with cert-manager for automated SSL certificates

Learn to deploy NGINX Ingress Controller with cert-manager for automatic SSL certificate provisioning and renewal using Let's Encrypt in production Kubernetes clusters.

35 min 4 distros 177 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 211 views
devops Advanced

Configure Kubernetes network policies with Calico CNI for microsegmentation and security enforcement

Learn to implement advanced network security in Kubernetes using Calico CNI. Configure namespace-based microsegmentation, application-level policies, and comprehensive monitoring for enterprise-grade cluster protection.

45 min 4 distros 237 views
devops Advanced

Implement Kubernetes Pod Security Standards and admission controllers for policy enforcement

Configure Pod Security Standards with baseline and restricted profiles, deploy OPA Gatekeeper admission controller with custom policies, and implement ValidatingAdmissionWebhooks for comprehensive security enforcement in production Kubernetes clusters.

45 min 4 distros 300 views
devops Intermediate

Configure ArgoCD notifications for Slack and Microsoft Teams with webhook integration

Set up ArgoCD notification controller to send application deployment alerts and sync status updates to Slack channels and Microsoft Teams. Configure webhook integrations with custom templates and triggers for production GitOps workflows.

25 min 4 distros 219 views
security Advanced

Configure advanced iptables rules for bridge network security and container isolation

Implement comprehensive bridge network security using advanced iptables rules to isolate containers, control traffic flow, and prevent lateral movement in virtualized environments.

45 min 4 distros 374 views
security Advanced

Implement Istio security policies with authorization and authentication for Kubernetes service mesh

Configure Istio service mesh security with mTLS authentication, JWT validation, and RBAC authorization policies. This tutorial covers implementing comprehensive security controls for microservices communication in production Kubernetes environments.

45 min 4 distros 254 views
devops Advanced

Integrate Nexus Repository with Kubernetes and Docker registry authentication

Set up Nexus Repository Manager as a private Docker registry integrated with Kubernetes clusters, configure secure authentication and authorization, and enable automated container image deployment with RBAC controls.

45 min 4 distros 478 views

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