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Set up automated MariaDB Galera cluster backups with compression

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Configure MariaDB ColumnStore for high-performance analytics workloads

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Implement Kibana 8 custom threat hunting dashboards for security incident response

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Configure Logstash 8 security pipelines with threat intelligence enrichment

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Configure Ansible Vault integration with HashiCorp Vault for secrets management

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hosting Intermediate

Configure Lighttpd 1.4 load balancing with multiple backend servers for high availability

Set up Lighttpd with mod_proxy to distribute traffic across multiple backend servers, implement health checks for automatic failover, and configure SSL termination for a robust high availability web infrastructure.

25 min 4 distros 2,170 views
devops Advanced

Implement Istio observability with Jaeger tracing and Kiali dashboard for Kubernetes service mesh

Configure comprehensive observability for your Kubernetes service mesh with Jaeger distributed tracing, Kiali visualization, and Prometheus metrics integration. Get complete visibility into microservice communication patterns, performance bottlenecks, and service dependencies.

45 min 4 distros 865 views
databases Advanced

Configure Redis 7 cluster sharding with SSL/TLS authentication and security hardening

Set up a production-ready Redis 7 cluster with automatic sharding, SSL/TLS encryption, authentication, and comprehensive security hardening for high availability and data protection.

45 min 4 distros 889 views
linux Intermediate

Implement backup rotation policies with automated cleanup using systemd timers and shell scripts

Set up automated backup rotation with systemd timers to manage storage space, implement retention policies for different backup types, and create monitoring alerts for backup health and cleanup processes.

45 min 4 distros 1,027 views
security Advanced

Configure Linux audit system with SIEM integration for Splunk security monitoring

Set up auditd with custom security rules, configure Splunk Universal Forwarder for log shipping, and implement real-time monitoring workflows for comprehensive security event tracking and compliance reporting.

45 min 4 distros 1,610 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 847 views
monitoring Intermediate

Install and configure Filebeat 8.15 for efficient log shipping to ELK stack

Set up Filebeat 8.15 to collect and ship logs from multiple sources to Elasticsearch. Configure SSL/TLS security, performance optimization, and monitoring for production-grade log aggregation.

45 min 4 distros 967 views
hosting Intermediate

Configure OpenResty load balancing with upstream health checks and automatic failover

Set up OpenResty with intelligent load balancing across multiple backend servers, health monitoring, and automatic failover to maintain high availability for web applications.

25 min 4 distros 1,017 views
security Advanced

Implement OpenResty rate limiting and API protection with Lua middleware

Build production-grade API protection using OpenResty's Lua middleware with advanced rate limiting algorithms, request throttling, and comprehensive security policies for high-traffic web applications.

45 min 4 distros 816 views
devops Intermediate

Set up automated backup and disaster recovery for Nexus Repository Manager 3 with blob store migration

Configure comprehensive backup automation for Nexus Repository Manager 3 including blob store migration, disaster recovery procedures, and automated scheduling with systemd timers for production environments.

45 min 4 distros 833 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 1,393 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 808 views

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