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databases Intermediate

Set up automated MariaDB Galera cluster backups with compression

Learn how to build a cluster-safe backup strategy for MariaDB Galera using Mariabackup, compression, systemd timers and remote storage offloading, with verification and node restore procedures.

40 min 4 distros 254 views
databases Advanced

Configure MariaDB ColumnStore for high-performance analytics workloads

Deploy and tune MariaDB ColumnStore for columnar analytics, covering single-node and multi-node cluster setup, table design, memory tuning, bulk loading with cpimport, and cluster health monitoring.

45 min 4 distros 259 views
monitoring Advanced

Implement Thanos Ruler for distributed alerting and recording rules across Prometheus clusters

Deploy Thanos Ruler to evaluate recording and alerting rules across multiple Prometheus clusters, integrate it with Alertmanager and S3-compatible storage, and run it in HA mode with deduplication.

60 min 4 distros 472 views
monitoring Advanced

Set up Thanos Query and Compactor for distributed metrics querying

Deploy Thanos Sidecar, Query, and Compactor to unify multiple Prometheus instances into a single global query view with long-term S3-backed storage. Covers deduplication, TLS, and production troubleshooting.

75 min 4 distros 426 views
devops Advanced

Setup S3-compatible disaster recovery with cross-region replication using MinIO

Configure MinIO clusters across multiple regions with automated cross-region bucket replication, SSL encryption, and comprehensive monitoring for enterprise-grade disaster recovery.

45 min 4 distros 1,345 views
monitoring Intermediate

Configure Redis cluster monitoring with custom Grafana dashboards

Set up comprehensive monitoring for your Redis cluster using redis_exporter, Prometheus, and Grafana. Configure custom dashboards and alerting rules to track performance metrics, cluster health, and resource utilization.

25 min 4 distros 1,165 views
monitoring Intermediate

Setup MinIO monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana dashboards

Configure comprehensive monitoring for MinIO object storage with Prometheus metrics collection and Grafana dashboards for performance, capacity, and health tracking.

45 min 4 distros 1,397 views
devops Advanced

Set up Kubernetes persistent volume snapshots and backup automation

Configure CSI snapshot controllers, create persistent volume snapshots, and implement automated backup strategies with Velero for production Kubernetes environments.

45 min 4 distros 1,091 views
devops Advanced

Configure Spark Kubernetes Operator with MinIO for cloud-native analytics

Deploy Apache Spark on Kubernetes with the Spark Operator and MinIO object storage for scalable big data processing. Configure RBAC, SSL certificates, and persistent storage for production-ready analytics workloads.

45 min 4 distros 1,179 views
databases Intermediate

Configure TimescaleDB backup and recovery with pgBackRest for automated PostgreSQL protection

Set up pgBackRest with TimescaleDB for automated backups, point-in-time recovery, and database protection. Includes configuration for local and remote repositories, scheduled backups, and comprehensive restore procedures.

25 min 4 distros 1,253 views
monitoring Intermediate

Configure Fluentd with Kubernetes DaemonSet and log routing for centralized collection

Deploy Fluentd as a DaemonSet on Kubernetes for centralized log collection with multi-format parsing, routing to multiple outputs, and RBAC security. Includes configuration for Elasticsearch, S3, and custom log sources.

45 min 4 distros 1,272 views
monitoring Intermediate

Configure Loki with S3 storage backend for scalable centralized logging

Set up Grafana Loki with S3-compatible object storage for scalable log aggregation. Configure retention policies, schema management, and monitoring for production-ready centralized logging infrastructure.

45 min 4 distros 1,221 views

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