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.

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 541 views
security Advanced

Configure encrypted network storage with LUKS and NFS for secure file sharing

Set up enterprise-grade encrypted network storage by combining LUKS disk encryption with NFS file sharing. This advanced configuration provides secure, centralized file access across multiple systems while maintaining data protection at rest.

45 min 4 distros 914 views
linux Intermediate

Configure network-attached storage backup with NFS and encryption

Set up an encrypted NFS backup server with automated backup scripts and performance monitoring. Configure LUKS encryption, NFS exports, and centralized backup management for secure enterprise storage.

45 min 4 distros 597 views
security Intermediate

Configure Nagios Core 4.5 SSL certificates and security hardening with authentication controls

Secure your Nagios monitoring with SSL certificates, advanced authentication, and comprehensive access controls. This guide covers Let's Encrypt integration, web interface hardening, and security monitoring setup.

45 min 4 distros 522 views
linux Intermediate

Optimize systemd journal logging performance and storage

Learn how to optimize systemd journald for production environments by configuring storage limits, compression, performance settings, and implementing log forwarding with monitoring.

25 min 4 distros 764 views
security Intermediate

Configure SELinux mandatory access controls for enhanced security

Set up SELinux on Ubuntu and Debian systems, configure security modes and policies, create custom application rules, and implement comprehensive monitoring for enhanced Linux security hardening.

45 min 4 distros 474 views
databases Beginner

Set up development database environments with environment variables

Learn to configure PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MariaDB development databases using environment variables for secure connection management and simplified configuration across different environments.

25 min 4 distros 590 views
linux Intermediate

Configure systemd user services for application startup

Learn how to configure systemd user services to automatically start applications without root privileges. This guide covers creating service units, managing lifecycle, and troubleshooting user services for reliable application startup.

25 min 4 distros 932 views
security Intermediate

Implement Linux file system encryption with LUKS and cryptsetup

Encrypt Linux file systems and partitions using LUKS (Linux Unified Key Setup) with cryptsetup tools. Configure encrypted storage, manage encryption keys, and implement backup procedures for production environments.

25 min 4 distros 867 views
databases Advanced

Configure ScyllaDB SSL encryption and authentication with certificate management and security hardening

Secure your ScyllaDB cluster with comprehensive SSL/TLS encryption for client connections and inter-node communication. This tutorial covers certificate generation, authentication setup, and production security hardening.

45 min 4 distros 626 views
security Advanced

Configure SSH certificate authentication with CA signing for secure server access

Set up SSH certificate-based authentication using a Certificate Authority to eliminate individual key management. Create signed user certificates that provide secure, scalable access control for multiple servers and users.

45 min 4 distros 529 views
security Intermediate

Configure SSH two-factor authentication with Google Authenticator TOTP

Add an extra layer of security to SSH logins by requiring both a password and a time-based one-time password (TOTP) generated by Google Authenticator or compatible apps.

25 min 4 distros 931 views

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