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Configure PostgreSQL 17 SSL encryption and certificate-based authentication

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Configure HAProxy with Consul for dynamic service discovery

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linux Beginner

Configure Linux file compression and archiving with tar, gzip and backup automation

Learn to create compressed archives with tar and gzip, manage different compression formats, and implement automated backup scripts with rotation for efficient system maintenance and data protection.

25 min 6 distros 1,371 views
databases Beginner

Install and configure MariaDB 11.6 with performance optimization and security hardening

Set up MariaDB 11.6 as a high-performance MySQL alternative with InnoDB optimization, SSL encryption, automated backups, and comprehensive security hardening for production environments.

45 min 6 distros 1,389 views
performance Beginner

Optimize Linux boot time with systemd service analysis and performance tuning

Learn to analyze and optimize Linux boot performance using systemd-analyze tools. Identify bottlenecks, disable unnecessary services, and configure parallel startup to reduce boot times on Ubuntu, Debian, and RHEL-based systems.

25 min 6 distros 2,282 views
linux Beginner

Configure Linux environment variables and PATH management for development workflows

Learn how to properly configure Linux environment variables and manage your PATH for development workflows. This guide covers temporary and persistent variables, user vs system-wide configuration, and troubleshooting common issues across Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, and Fedora.

20 min 6 distros 1,059 views
performance Beginner

Optimize Linux filesystem performance with mount options and I/O schedulers

Learn to optimize Linux filesystem performance by configuring I/O schedulers, tuning ext4 mount options, and monitoring disk performance with iostat and iotop for high-throughput workloads.

25 min 6 distros 1,799 views
databases Intermediate

Install and configure ScyllaDB cluster with replication and performance tuning

Set up a production-ready ScyllaDB cluster with multi-node configuration, automatic replication, and performance optimization. ScyllaDB provides 10x better performance than Cassandra with drop-in compatibility.

45 min 6 distros 1,294 views
databases Intermediate

Configure Apache Cassandra cluster with multi-node setup and performance optimization

Set up a production-ready Apache Cassandra cluster with multiple nodes, configure replication strategies, and optimize JVM settings and performance parameters for high-throughput distributed NoSQL workloads.

45 min 6 distros 1,043 views
performance Intermediate

Optimize Nginx caching performance with Redis backend and memory tuning for high-traffic websites

Supercharge your web application performance by integrating Redis as a caching backend for Nginx using lua-resty-redis. This tutorial covers Redis memory optimization, Nginx worker tuning, and comprehensive performance testing for production environments.

45 min 6 distros 1,191 views
databases Intermediate

Install and configure CockroachDB cluster with high availability and distributed SQL

Set up a production-ready CockroachDB cluster with SSL certificates, load balancing, and automated backups for distributed SQL workloads. This tutorial covers multi-node deployment, security hardening, and performance optimization for enterprise environments.

45 min 6 distros 1,431 views
linux Intermediate

Configure Linux log rotation with logrotate and compression for system maintenance

Master log rotation with logrotate to manage disk space efficiently. Configure custom rotation policies, compression settings, and automated cleanup for applications and system logs.

25 min 6 distros 1,432 views
performance Intermediate

Optimize Redis 7 memory usage and performance with advanced configuration tuning

Learn to optimize Redis 7 memory consumption and performance through advanced configuration tuning, including eviction policies, compressed data structures, active defragmentation, and comprehensive monitoring techniques.

25 min 6 distros 1,610 views
performance Intermediate

Optimize Linux network stack performance with sysctl tuning and TCP congestion control

Learn how to optimize Linux network performance using sysctl kernel parameters, TCP BBR congestion control, and advanced buffer tuning. This guide covers baseline testing, monitoring, and production-grade configurations for high-throughput servers.

35 min 6 distros 2,911 views

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