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linux Beginner

Configure Linux cron jobs and system task scheduling with best practices

Learn to configure cron jobs and systemd timers for automated task scheduling on Linux systems with proper logging, security, and troubleshooting techniques.

25 min 6 distros 2,233 views
databases Beginner

Install and configure DuckDB for analytical workloads with Python integration

Set up DuckDB, the high-performance analytical database, with CLI tools and Python integration for fast OLAP queries and data analytics workloads.

25 min 6 distros 1,966 views
security Beginner

Configure Linux file encryption with LUKS and cryptsetup for data protection

Learn how to encrypt files and partitions using LUKS encryption with cryptsetup tools. This tutorial covers creating encrypted volumes, managing encryption keys, and automating mount operations for secure data protection.

45 min 6 distros 2,618 views
monitoring Beginner

Monitor system resources with Netdata real-time performance dashboard

Set up Netdata for comprehensive real-time monitoring of CPU, memory, disk, and network resources with a web-based dashboard, email alerts, and customizable thresholds.

25 min 6 distros 2,555 views
networking Beginner

Set up network interface monitoring with SNMP and basic traffic analysis

Learn how to install and configure SNMP daemon for network interface monitoring, implement basic traffic analysis with automated alerting, and create monitoring scripts with cron jobs for continuous network performance tracking.

25 min 6 distros 1,984 views
monitoring Beginner

Install and configure Uptime Kuma for website monitoring with SSL and email alerts

Learn how to install Uptime Kuma, a self-hosted monitoring tool, with SSL certificates, email notifications, and comprehensive website monitoring capabilities. Set up automated alerts and maintain reliable uptime tracking for your web services.

25 min 6 distros 6,280 views
hosting Beginner

Install and configure PHP 8.4 with Apache and security hardening

Set up PHP 8.4 with Apache web server using PHP-FPM for optimal performance and security. Learn to configure essential PHP modules, implement security hardening measures, and optimize your LAMP stack for production environments.

25 min 6 distros 2,612 views
databases Beginner

Install and configure MongoDB 8.0 with authentication and SSL encryption

Set up MongoDB 8.0 from official repositories with authentication enabled and SSL/TLS encryption. Configure admin users, implement security hardening, and establish monitoring for production deployments.

25 min 6 distros 1,593 views
performance Beginner

Optimize Linux system performance with htop process monitoring and resource analysis

Learn to use htop for advanced Linux system monitoring, process management, and performance optimization. Master resource analysis, identify bottlenecks, and automate monitoring tasks for production environments.

25 min 6 distros 2,200 views
monitoring Beginner

Install and configure Nagios Core 4.5 for network and server monitoring with web interface

Set up Nagios Core 4.5 monitoring system with Apache web interface to monitor servers, network devices, and services. Configure hosts, services, and email notifications for comprehensive infrastructure monitoring.

45 min 6 distros 1,699 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 1,833 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 2,913 views

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