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Install and configure Deno for web development with systemd and reverse proxy

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Install and configure Caddy web server with automatic HTTPS and reverse proxy

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Install and configure Ollama for local AI models on Linux servers

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Install and configure Uvicorn ASGI server with systemd and reverse proxy for FastAPI applications

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Implement Kubernetes security scanning with Falco and OPA Gatekeeper for runtime protection

security
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Configure OpenTelemetry custom metrics for application monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana

monitoring
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Configure Jaeger with Elasticsearch backend security and encryption

monitoring
15 hours ago

Setup ScyllaDB backup validation and automated restore testing

databases
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Implement enterprise network QoS with Cisco integration using FRRouting and traffic shaping

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devops Advanced

Implement Kafka Streams exactly-once processing semantics with Java applications

Configure Kafka cluster and Java applications for exactly-once processing semantics with transaction state management, idempotent producers, and EOS isolation levels for reliable stream processing.

45 min 4 distros 136 views
databases Intermediate

Implement ClickHouse backup automation with compression and S3 integration

Set up automated ClickHouse backups with compression, S3 storage, and systemd timers. Includes monitoring, encryption, and recovery procedures for production environments.

45 min 4 distros 152 views
devops Intermediate

Configure Kafka Schema Registry with Avro serialization for data processing

Set up Confluent Schema Registry with Avro serialization to manage schemas and ensure data compatibility in your Kafka streaming applications. This guide covers installation, schema management, and producer/consumer configuration.

45 min 4 distros 315 views
devops Intermediate

Setup Elasticsearch 8 index lifecycle management for automated log retention and storage optimization

Configure Elasticsearch 8 ILM policies to automatically manage log data through hot-warm-cold phases, optimize storage costs, and enforce retention policies for production workloads.

25 min 4 distros 194 views
devops Advanced

Configure Kafka Streams state stores and RocksDB optimization for high-performance streaming applications

Configure Kafka Streams state stores with RocksDB optimization for high-performance streaming applications. Learn custom state store configurations, RocksDB tuning parameters, and monitoring techniques for production-grade stream processing.

45 min 4 distros 184 views
devops Intermediate

Implement Django continuous deployment with Git hooks and automated testing

Set up automated Django deployment with Git hooks, testing pipelines, and production rollbacks. Configure continuous integration with database migrations, static file management, and zero-downtime deployments.

45 min 4 distros 213 views
databases Advanced

Benchmark database performance with sysbench and fio integration

Learn to benchmark MySQL and PostgreSQL database performance using sysbench 1.0.20 combined with fio 3.37 disk I/O testing. This comprehensive guide covers installation, configuration, execution of performance tests, and analysis of results for database optimization in production environments.

45 min 4 distros 187 views
devops Advanced

Configure Consul multi-datacenter WAN federation for geographic redundancy

Set up Consul WAN federation to connect multiple datacenters for global service discovery and failover. This tutorial covers primary and secondary datacenter configuration with ACL token replication and cross-datacenter networking.

45 min 4 distros 173 views
databases Advanced

Configure MySQL binary log backup and point-in-time recovery

Set up automated MySQL binary log backup with rotation and implement point-in-time recovery procedures for complete database disaster recovery and operational continuity.

45 min 4 distros 176 views
databases Intermediate

Configure DuckDB cluster setup for distributed analytics and high performance workloads

Set up a DuckDB cluster with distributed query processing, network security, and performance optimization for high-throughput analytical workloads across multiple nodes.

45 min 4 distros 137 views
monitoring Intermediate

Set up Netdata slave nodes for centralized monitoring with parent-child architecture

Configure Netdata parent-child architecture to stream metrics from multiple servers to a centralized dashboard. Set up authentication, SSL encryption, and troubleshoot streaming issues for scalable monitoring infrastructure.

45 min 4 distros 370 views
security Advanced

Configure auditd with Elasticsearch and Kibana for compliance reporting

Set up comprehensive Linux audit logging with auditd, integrate with Elasticsearch 8 and Kibana 8 for centralized analysis, and create compliance dashboards for PCI DSS, HIPAA, and SOX reporting requirements.

45 min 4 distros 164 views

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