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.

performance Beginner

Benchmark and optimize Linux disk I/O performance with fio testing

Learn how to benchmark disk I/O performance using fio (Flexible I/O tester) to identify storage bottlenecks and optimize your Linux system's disk performance through comprehensive read/write testing and analysis.

25 min 6 distros 259 views
hosting Beginner

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

Deploy production-ready Deno web applications with automatic process management using systemd and secure SSL termination through Nginx reverse proxy configuration.

25 min 6 distros 255 views
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 256 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 256 views
security Beginner

Configure Linux audit system with auditd for security compliance and file monitoring

Set up the Linux audit system with auditd to monitor file access, user activities, and system calls for security compliance. Learn to create audit rules, analyze logs, and track privilege escalations.

25 min 6 distros 375 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 265 views
networking Intermediate

Configure network traffic shaping with tc and HTB for bandwidth management and QoS

Set up hierarchical token bucket (HTB) traffic shaping with tc to control bandwidth allocation, prioritize network traffic, and implement quality of service policies for optimal network performance.

45 min 6 distros 233 views
linux Intermediate

Configure Linux system time synchronization with chrony and NTP hardening

Set up reliable time synchronization with chrony NTP client, configure secure time servers, and implement monitoring to prevent time drift on production servers.

25 min 6 distros 353 views
security Intermediate

Configure OSSEC HIDS for intrusion detection with email alerts and real-time monitoring

Set up OSSEC Host-based Intrusion Detection System with server-agent architecture, custom detection rules, email notifications, and real-time monitoring for comprehensive security monitoring across multiple systems.

45 min 6 distros 232 views
performance Intermediate

Optimize Node.js application performance with PM2 clustering and memory management

Learn how to optimize Node.js application performance using PM2 process manager with clustering, memory limits, and monitoring. This tutorial covers production deployment with systemd integration and advanced performance tuning.

25 min 6 distros 235 views
security Intermediate

Configure ClamAV antivirus scanning with automated threat detection and email alerts

Set up ClamAV daemon for real-time malware detection with automated scanning schedules, email notifications for threats, and optimized performance settings for production servers.

25 min 6 distros 317 views
performance Intermediate

Optimize Redis 7 memory usage and performance with advanced configuration tuning

Learn to optimize Redis 7 memory consumption and performance through advanced configuration tuning, including eviction policies, compressed data structures, active defragmentation, and comprehensive monitoring techniques.

25 min 6 distros 395 views

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