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Install and configure CockroachDB cluster with high availability and distributed SQL

databases
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Configure network interface monitoring with ICMP ping and connectivity testing

networking
564

Install and configure PostgreSQL 17 with performance tuning and security hardening

databases
556

Install and configure ArgoCD for GitOps continuous deployment with RBAC and SSL

devops
556

Install and configure Loki for centralized log aggregation with Grafana integration

monitoring
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Setup Kafka Schema Registry with Avro serialization for data processing

devops
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Setup HAProxy with Docker container backends for dynamic load balancing

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Integrate HashiCorp Vault with Kubernetes secrets management for secure container orchestration

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Configure Vault dynamic secrets for databases with PostgreSQL and MySQL integration

security
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Set up Vault as a PKI certificate authority with SSL automation and intermediate CA

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databases Intermediate

Configure Deno database connections to PostgreSQL and Redis with connection pooling

Set up production-ready database connections in Deno applications with PostgreSQL and Redis, including SSL configuration, connection pooling, authentication, and comprehensive error handling for high-performance TypeScript applications.

45 min 4 distros 193 views
networking Advanced

Configure advanced iptables QoS with DSCP marking and traffic classification

Set up Quality of Service (QoS) on Linux servers using iptables DSCP marking, HTB queuing, and traffic classification. This tutorial shows you how to prioritize network traffic, implement bandwidth limits, and ensure critical applications get the network resources they need for optimal performance.

35 min 4 distros 222 views
devops Intermediate

Configure Node.js application logging with Winston and log rotation for production

Set up Winston logger with structured JSON logging, multiple transports, and automated log rotation using winston-daily-rotate-file for production Node.js applications. Configure comprehensive error handling and log management best practices.

25 min 4 distros 185 views
monitoring Advanced

Configure Prometheus long-term storage with Thanos for unlimited data retention

Deploy Thanos components with Prometheus to achieve unlimited data retention using object storage. This advanced setup enables querying years of historical metrics while maintaining high availability and reducing local storage costs.

45 min 4 distros 244 views
security Advanced

Configure advanced iptables rules for bridge network security and container isolation

Implement comprehensive bridge network security using advanced iptables rules to isolate containers, control traffic flow, and prevent lateral movement in virtualized environments.

45 min 4 distros 316 views
databases Advanced

Configure MariaDB 11.6 master-slave replication with SSL encryption and automatic failover

Set up production-grade MariaDB master-slave replication with SSL/TLS encryption for secure data transmission and MaxScale for automatic failover and load balancing.

45 min 4 distros 236 views
networking Advanced

Configure OSPF with FRRouting 10 for dynamic routing protocols and network failover

Set up OSPF dynamic routing with FRRouting 10 for automatic network failover and route redistribution. Configure area authentication, routing policies, and monitoring for enterprise network resilience.

45 min 4 distros 214 views
security Advanced

Configure ClamAV cluster scanning for high availability and enterprise threat detection

Build a production-grade ClamAV cluster with HAProxy load balancing, shared virus definitions, and comprehensive monitoring for enterprise-scale threat detection and high availability.

45 min 4 distros 421 views
databases Intermediate

Set up MySQL backup encryption and remote storage with rsync

Create automated MySQL backups with GPG encryption and secure remote storage using rsync and SSH keys. This tutorial covers database dumping, compression, encryption, and automated synchronization to remote servers.

45 min 4 distros 335 views
databases Advanced

Set up MongoDB 8.0 sharding cluster for horizontal scaling with replica sets and automated balancing

Configure a production-grade MongoDB 8.0 sharded cluster with replica sets, config servers, and mongos routers for horizontal scaling. This tutorial covers automated chunk balancing, high availability, and enterprise-ready deployment patterns.

45 min 4 distros 201 views
security Intermediate

Implement FastAPI authentication with JWT and OAuth2 for secure API development

Build secure FastAPI applications with JWT token authentication and OAuth2 password bearer flows. Learn to implement role-based access control and protect API endpoints with production-ready security patterns.

45 min 4 distros 416 views
devops Advanced

Implement Kubernetes network policies with Calico CNI and OPA Gatekeeper for security enforcement

Secure your Kubernetes cluster with Calico CNI network policies and OPA Gatekeeper admission control. This tutorial shows you how to implement pod isolation, policy enforcement, and admission validation for production-grade security.

45 min 4 distros 283 views

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