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.

devops Intermediate

Deploy applications to Kubernetes with Helm charts and production best practices

Learn how to create production-ready Helm charts for Kubernetes deployments with proper templating, values management, security configurations, and environment-specific customizations for scalable application orchestration.

45 min 4 distros 241 views
devops Advanced

Integrate HashiCorp Vault with Kubernetes secrets management for secure container orchestration

Configure HashiCorp Vault integration with Kubernetes using the Vault CSI driver and Secrets Operator for automated secret injection and synchronization. This setup enables secure secret management for containerized applications with dynamic secret rotation and policy-based access controls.

45 min 4 distros 250 views
security Intermediate

Configure Vault dynamic secrets for databases with PostgreSQL and MySQL integration

Set up HashiCorp Vault's database secrets engine to automatically generate short-lived credentials for PostgreSQL and MySQL databases, improving security by eliminating static passwords and enabling automated credential rotation.

45 min 4 distros 228 views
databases Intermediate

Monitor PostgreSQL performance with pg_stat_statements extension for query analysis and optimization

Set up pg_stat_statements extension to collect query statistics, analyze slow queries, and optimize PostgreSQL database performance with automated monitoring alerts.

25 min 4 distros 298 views
databases Intermediate

Install and configure PgBouncer for PostgreSQL connection pooling with performance optimization

Set up PgBouncer to efficiently manage PostgreSQL connections, reduce database load, and improve application performance with proper authentication and monitoring.

25 min 4 distros 260 views
monitoring Intermediate

Configure backup monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana for automated infrastructure oversight

Set up comprehensive backup monitoring using Prometheus exporters and Grafana dashboards. Configure automated alerts for backup failures, track success rates, and visualize backup infrastructure health across multiple systems.

45 min 4 distros 257 views
monitoring Intermediate

Set up NGINX monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana for web server observability

Monitor your NGINX web server performance and health with Prometheus metrics collection and Grafana dashboards. Set up comprehensive observability including request rates, response times, error tracking, and automated alerting for production web servers.

45 min 4 distros 272 views
linux Advanced

Configure Linux transparent huge pages and memory optimization for database workloads

Learn to configure transparent huge pages (THP) and optimize Linux memory management for database workloads. Covers THP disable/enable strategies, performance monitoring, and automation with systemd.

25 min 6 distros 356 views
hosting Beginner

Fix systemd service keeps restarting in a loop

Stop systemd services from continuously restarting by identifying restart loop causes, debugging configuration issues, and implementing proper service constraints to ensure stable operation.

25 min 6 distros 602 views
linux Beginner

Configure Linux kernel parameters with sysctl for system optimization

Learn to view, modify, and persist Linux kernel parameters using sysctl for system performance tuning. Configure network, memory, and security settings safely with temporary and permanent changes.

25 min 6 distros 391 views
linux Beginner

Configure Linux system services with systemctl and service management

Learn to manage Linux system services with systemctl commands, enable services on boot, create custom service files, and troubleshoot service failures with journalctl for reliable system administration.

25 min 6 distros 292 views
security Advanced

Set up Grafana Enterprise SSO authentication with LDAP, SAML, and OAuth2 integration

Configure Grafana Enterprise with comprehensive single sign-on authentication supporting LDAP, SAML, and OAuth2 providers. Set up role-based access control with automated team mapping and user provisioning for enterprise environments.

45 min 4 distros 363 views

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