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.

networking Advanced

Configure Cilium BGP peering with MetalLB integration for Kubernetes load balancing

Set up Cilium CNI with BGP routing capabilities and integrate with MetalLB speaker components for bare-metal Kubernetes load balancing. This configuration enables external traffic routing and service discovery in on-premises environments.

45 min 4 distros 865 views
security Intermediate

Implement two-factor authentication for SSH with Google Authenticator and TOTP

Secure your SSH connections by adding TOTP-based two-factor authentication using Google Authenticator and PAM modules for an additional layer of protection beyond passwords and keys.

25 min 4 distros 1,083 views
security Intermediate

Set up SSH bastion host with jump server configuration for secure network access

Configure an SSH bastion host to secure access to private networks, implementing jump server functionality with key-based authentication and access controls for enhanced security.

25 min 4 distros 1,069 views
monitoring Intermediate

Set up ELK stack alerting with Watcher and email notifications for monitoring and incident response

Configure Elasticsearch Watcher to monitor log data and automatically send email alerts when critical system events occur. Create sophisticated alert conditions, manage email notification templates, and set up automated incident response workflows.

45 min 4 distros 1,016 views
linux Intermediate

Implement Linux resource quotas with systemd and automated enforcement

Configure systemd resource control and cgroups v2 to implement CPU, memory, and I/O quotas with automated enforcement. Set up monitoring and alerts for resource violations across production workloads.

45 min 4 distros 1,764 views
linux Intermediate

Implement Linux memory cgroups for container workload isolation

Configure cgroups v2 memory subsystem to isolate container workloads with precise memory limits, monitoring, and automated enforcement for production environments.

45 min 4 distros 1,084 views
linux Intermediate

Configure Linux user session limits with systemd and pam_limits for resource management

Learn to set up comprehensive user session resource limits using both traditional pam_limits.conf and modern systemd user slices. This tutorial covers memory, CPU, and process limits to prevent resource exhaustion on multi-user systems.

25 min 4 distros 1,338 views
security Intermediate

Configure Linux user and group management with sudo access control

Learn to create and manage Linux users and groups with proper sudo access control, security hardening, and monitoring. This comprehensive guide covers account creation, group membership management, sudo configuration, and security best practices for production environments.

45 min 4 distros 1,280 views
security Advanced

Set up intrusion detection with OSSEC HIDS and nftables integration for automated threat response

Configure OSSEC Host-based Intrusion Detection System with nftables firewall integration for real-time threat detection and automated response. Monitor system activity, detect intrusions, and automatically block malicious IPs using active response mechanisms.

45 min 4 distros 1,320 views
monitoring Intermediate

Set up Kibana alerting and monitoring with Elasticsearch Watcher for automated threat detection

Configure Kibana alerting rules and Elasticsearch Watcher to automatically detect security threats and send notifications via email or Slack. Set up monitoring dashboards with automated responses for production security monitoring.

45 min 4 distros 1,508 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 1,490 views
devops Intermediate

Deploy Deno applications with Docker containers and production optimization

Learn how to containerize Deno applications with Docker using multi-stage builds, security hardening, and production-ready configuration. This tutorial covers creating optimized Dockerfiles, implementing proper caching strategies, and deploying with Docker Compose for scalable web applications.

35 min 4 distros 1,307 views

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