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.

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 1,154 views
security Intermediate

Set up NGINX web application firewall with ModSecurity 3 and OWASP Core Rule Set

Configure a production-grade web application firewall using NGINX with ModSecurity 3 and OWASP Core Rule Set. Includes logging, monitoring, and fail2ban integration for comprehensive threat protection.

45 min 4 distros 1,270 views
monitoring Intermediate

Configure Netdata alerts with Slack and Microsoft Teams for real-time monitoring notifications

Set up comprehensive Netdata alerting with Slack and Microsoft Teams integration. Configure custom alert thresholds, webhook notifications, and automated monitoring responses for real-time system health alerts.

25 min 4 distros 1,504 views
devops Advanced

Set up MinIO gateway for multi-cloud storage federation with AWS S3 and Azure integration

Learn to deploy MinIO as a unified storage gateway that seamlessly federates multiple cloud storage backends including AWS S3 and Azure Blob Storage. This advanced configuration provides intelligent failover, cost optimization, and vendor-neutral object storage management.

45 min 4 distros 1,146 views
monitoring Advanced

Configure Thanos Ruler for distributed alerting across multiple Prometheus clusters

Set up Thanos Ruler to create a unified alerting layer across distributed Prometheus instances. This tutorial covers installation, global rule configuration, and cross-cluster alert federation for enterprise monitoring.

45 min 4 distros 1,616 views
databases Intermediate

Implement automated ClickHouse backups with S3 storage and monitoring

Set up automated backup solutions for ClickHouse databases with S3 storage, retention policies, and monitoring alerts. This tutorial covers backup tool installation, S3 configuration, scheduling with systemd timers, and health monitoring.

45 min 4 distros 1,355 views
monitoring Intermediate

Implement PHP application monitoring with New Relic and logging

Set up comprehensive PHP application monitoring using New Relic APM with custom metrics and error tracking. Configure structured logging with centralized collection and automated monitoring alerts.

45 min 4 distros 1,159 views
networking Intermediate

Configure WireGuard VPN with DNS filtering and ad blocking using Pi-hole and Unbound

Set up a secure WireGuard VPN server with integrated Pi-hole DNS filtering and Unbound recursive resolver for ad blocking and privacy protection. This configuration provides secure remote access while filtering malicious domains and advertisements.

45 min 4 distros 1,869 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 1,213 views
devops Advanced

Set up Apache Airflow high availability with CeleryExecutor and Redis clustering

Deploy Apache Airflow in high availability mode using CeleryExecutor with Redis clustering for task distribution, PostgreSQL connection pooling, and load-balanced webservers for production-grade workflow orchestration.

45 min 4 distros 1,585 views
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 1,217 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 1,701 views

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