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Configure HAProxy with Consul for dynamic service discovery and automatic backend updates

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Implement Istio multi-cluster canary deployments and traffic splitting

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Implement HAProxy WAF integration with ModSecurity 3 for advanced threat protection

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Configure PostgreSQL 17 SSL encryption and certificate-based authentication

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Set up HAProxy SSL termination with Let's Encrypt certificates

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Implement HAProxy WAF integration with ModSecurity 3 for advanced threat protection

Configure HAProxy with ModSecurity 3 using SPOE protocol to create a high-performance web application firewall that protects against OWASP Top 10 threats while maintaining load balancing capabilities.

45 min 4 distros 1,489 views
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Configure NGINX reverse proxy with SSL termination and load balancing for high availability

Set up NGINX as a reverse proxy with SSL termination, load balancing across multiple backend servers, and automatic HTTPS redirection for production-ready high availability web infrastructure.

25 min 4 distros 1,245 views
security Advanced

Configure SELinux policies for web applications and databases with custom rules and security hardening

Learn how to implement mandatory access controls with SELinux for web servers and databases. Configure custom security contexts, create application-specific policies, and harden your infrastructure with advanced SELinux rules.

45 min 4 distros 861 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 1,060 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 1,424 views
networking Intermediate

Implement HAProxy SSL termination with Let's Encrypt certificates for secure load balancing

Configure HAProxy to handle SSL termination with automated Let's Encrypt certificates, enabling secure HTTPS load balancing across multiple backend servers. This setup reduces CPU load on backend servers while providing centralized SSL certificate management.

45 min 4 distros 1,309 views
security Intermediate

Implement HAProxy rate limiting and DDoS protection with advanced security rules

Configure HAProxy with comprehensive rate limiting, connection throttling, and DDoS protection using stick tables, ACLs, and advanced security rules to protect your applications from malicious traffic and ensure service availability.

45 min 4 distros 1,492 views
security Intermediate

Configure Apache rate limiting and DDoS protection with mod_security and mod_evasive

Set up comprehensive Apache protection against DDoS attacks and malicious traffic using mod_evasive for rate limiting, mod_security with OWASP rules for web application firewall capabilities, and fail2ban integration for automated IP blocking.

25 min 4 distros 2,063 views
security Intermediate

Configure ModSecurity 3 web application firewall with OWASP Core Rule Set for advanced threat protection

Set up ModSecurity 3 with OWASP Core Rule Set 4.0 to protect web applications from SQL injection, XSS, and other attacks. Configure integration with Nginx and Apache, implement custom rules, and optimize performance for production environments.

45 min 6 distros 3,581 views
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Setup nginx reverse proxy with SSL certificates and security hardening

Configure nginx as a secure reverse proxy with Let's Encrypt SSL certificates, security headers, and DDoS protection. Learn to proxy backend applications, implement rate limiting, and harden your web server configuration.

35 min 4 distros 1,210 views
security Intermediate

Configure NGINX rate limiting and DDoS protection with advanced security rules

Learn to configure production-grade NGINX rate limiting and DDoS protection with multiple security zones, advanced rules, and real-time monitoring to protect your web applications from malicious traffic and resource exhaustion attacks.

45 min 4 distros 1,180 views

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