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.

linux Intermediate

Configure automatic security updates with unattended-upgrades and email notifications

Set up automated security patching on Linux servers with unattended-upgrades and dnf-automatic. Configure email notifications, update policies, and monitoring to keep your systems secure while maintaining control over critical services.

25 min 6 distros 2,186 views
devops Advanced

Implement Kubernetes cluster autoscaling with Helm charts and KEDA for dynamic workload scaling

Configure comprehensive Kubernetes autoscaling with cluster autoscaler for node management, KEDA for event-driven pod scaling, and vertical pod autoscaler for resource optimization. This tutorial covers production-grade deployment using Helm charts with monitoring and optimization strategies.

45 min 4 distros 1,516 views
performance Advanced

Set up Apache Airflow DAG performance testing with Locust load testing framework

Learn to configure Locust for comprehensive Apache Airflow DAG performance testing, including automated load testing scenarios, metrics collection, and CI/CD integration for production-grade workflow optimization.

45 min 4 distros 1,345 views
databases Advanced

Configure Elasticsearch 8 cluster with multiple nodes for high availability and scalability

Set up a production-ready Elasticsearch 8 cluster with dedicated master, data, and coordinating nodes for high availability, fault tolerance, and horizontal scalability across multiple servers.

45 min 4 distros 1,767 views
hosting Intermediate

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 1,547 views
monitoring Intermediate

Monitor Docker containers with Prometheus and Grafana using cAdvisor for comprehensive metrics collection

Set up comprehensive Docker container monitoring with Prometheus, Grafana, and cAdvisor to track resource usage, performance metrics, and container health in production environments.

45 min 4 distros 1,733 views
performance Advanced

Optimize Elasticsearch 8 indexing performance for large datasets with bulk operations and memory tuning

Configure Elasticsearch 8 for maximum indexing performance when handling large datasets through bulk API optimization, JVM memory tuning, and index mapping strategies. This guide covers production-grade performance tuning for high-throughput indexing workloads.

45 min 4 distros 2,018 views
devops Intermediate

Configure Kafka Connect for database integration with JDBC connectors and CDC

Set up Kafka Connect with JDBC connectors for real-time database integration and configure Debezium for change data capture. Monitor connector performance and troubleshoot common integration issues.

45 min 4 distros 1,785 views
devops Intermediate

Configure GitLab container registry with SSL certificates and security hardening

Set up GitLab's integrated Docker registry with SSL/TLS encryption, security headers, and production-ready hardening for secure container image storage and distribution.

45 min 4 distros 1,592 views
monitoring Intermediate

Configure Zabbix SNMP monitoring for network devices with automated discovery and templates

Set up comprehensive SNMP monitoring for network devices using Zabbix with automated discovery rules, custom templates, and intelligent alerting. Learn to monitor switches, routers, and other network equipment with performance triggers and detailed reporting.

45 min 4 distros 3,043 views
networking Advanced

Configure Envoy proxy rate limiting and circuit breakers for microservices resilience

Learn to implement production-grade Envoy proxy with global and local rate limiting, circuit breakers, and health checks to build resilient microservices architecture that can handle traffic spikes and service failures gracefully.

45 min 4 distros 2,174 views
monitoring Intermediate

Configure Grafana dashboards for InfluxDB collectd metrics with advanced visualization and alerting

Build comprehensive Grafana dashboards to visualize collectd system metrics stored in InfluxDB with custom panels, advanced queries, and automated alerting rules for production monitoring.

45 min 4 distros 1,372 views

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