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devops Advanced

Configure Kubernetes secrets management with Vault integration for secure container orchestration

Set up HashiCorp Vault Agent Injector to automatically inject secrets into Kubernetes pods without storing sensitive data in container images or configuration files. This production-grade approach replaces hardcoded secrets with dynamic, secure credential management.

45 min 4 distros 125 views
monitoring Advanced

Monitor Kubernetes network policies with Prometheus and Grafana for enhanced cluster security

Set up comprehensive monitoring for Kubernetes network policies using Prometheus and Grafana. Configure CNI metrics collection, create security dashboards, and implement alerting for policy violations and traffic anomalies.

45 min 4 distros 114 views
devops Intermediate

Set up GitLab CI/CD with Kubernetes runners for scalable deployments

Configure GitLab Runner with Kubernetes executor to automatically scale CI/CD workloads. Set up RBAC permissions, deploy pipelines to Kubernetes clusters, and implement resource management policies for efficient container orchestration.

45 min 4 distros 102 views
hosting Intermediate

Setup Tomcat SSL certificates with Let's Encrypt automation

Configure Apache Tomcat 11 with automated SSL certificate management using Let's Encrypt and Certbot. Set up HTTPS connector, Java keystore integration, and automatic certificate renewal for production environments.

25 min 4 distros 104 views
security Intermediate

Implement Nginx SSL certificate automation with Let's Encrypt using Certbot

Set up automated SSL certificate management for Nginx using Let's Encrypt and Certbot. Configure automatic certificate renewal, implement SSL security hardening, and monitor certificate health for production websites.

35 min 4 distros 93 views
security Intermediate

Configure Node.js SSL certificates and HTTPS security hardening for production servers

Set up production-grade SSL/TLS encryption for Node.js applications with certificate management, secure cipher suites, and comprehensive security headers including HSTS implementation.

45 min 4 distros 86 views
security Advanced

Configure advanced nftables logging and monitoring for network security

Set up comprehensive nftables logging with structured syslog integration, Prometheus metrics collection, and ELK stack analysis. Configure Grafana dashboards for real-time firewall monitoring and automated alerting for security events.

45 min 4 distros 100 views
monitoring Intermediate

Setup Prometheus Blackbox Exporter for endpoint monitoring with SSL and alerting

Configure Prometheus Blackbox Exporter to monitor HTTP endpoints, SSL certificates, and DNS resolution with automated alerting rules and Grafana dashboards.

25 min 4 distros 180 views
databases Advanced

Configure Elasticsearch cross-cluster replication for disaster recovery

Set up Elasticsearch cross-cluster replication (CCR) to replicate indices between clusters for disaster recovery. Configure remote clusters, create follower indices, and monitor replication status for high availability.

45 min 4 distros 79 views
databases Advanced

Configure InfluxDB 2.7 clustering for high availability with data replication and automated failover

Set up a production-ready InfluxDB Enterprise cluster with automatic data replication, failover mechanisms, and comprehensive monitoring using Grafana dashboards for time-series workloads.

45 min 4 distros 121 views
security Intermediate

Set up NGINX rate limiting and security headers for DDoS protection

Configure NGINX with comprehensive rate limiting zones, security headers, and DDoS protection rules to secure your web applications against malicious traffic and automated attacks.

25 min 4 distros 131 views
devops Intermediate

Configure Kubernetes ingress controller with NGINX and SSL certificates using cert-manager

Set up NGINX Ingress Controller with automated SSL certificate management using cert-manager for secure routing of external traffic to your Kubernetes services. Configure custom domains, SSL automation, and advanced routing rules for production workloads.

25 min 4 distros 95 views

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