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hosting Advanced

Configure NGINX reverse proxy with advanced caching and load balancing

Set up NGINX as a high-performance reverse proxy with Redis-backed caching, multiple load balancing algorithms, SSL termination, and comprehensive monitoring for production environments.

45 min 4 distros 876 views
security Intermediate

Implement Apache web application firewall with ModSecurity 3 and OWASP Core Rule Set

Deploy ModSecurity 3 as an Apache module with OWASP Core Rule Set to protect web applications from common attacks. Configure real-time logging, custom rules, and automated threat detection for production environments.

45 min 4 distros 1,268 views
networking Intermediate

Implement HAProxy SSL termination with Let's Encrypt certificates for secure load balancing

Configure HAProxy to handle SSL termination with automated Let's Encrypt certificates, enabling secure HTTPS load balancing across multiple backend servers. This setup reduces CPU load on backend servers while providing centralized SSL certificate management.

45 min 4 distros 1,195 views
security Intermediate

Implement HAProxy rate limiting and DDoS protection with advanced security rules

Configure HAProxy with comprehensive rate limiting, connection throttling, and DDoS protection using stick tables, ACLs, and advanced security rules to protect your applications from malicious traffic and ensure service availability.

45 min 4 distros 1,366 views
security Advanced

Implement Jaeger security with TLS encryption and authentication for distributed tracing

Secure your Jaeger distributed tracing infrastructure with TLS encryption, JWT-based authentication, and RBAC policies. This tutorial covers certificate generation, collector/query service encryption, and UI authentication through reverse proxy integration.

45 min 4 distros 838 views
hosting Intermediate

Configure Apache HTTP/2 with performance optimization and modern security headers

Enable HTTP/2 protocol in Apache with SSL/TLS encryption, implement advanced performance optimization settings including compression and caching, and configure modern security headers for production deployments.

25 min 4 distros 841 views
devops Intermediate

Deploy Deno applications with Docker containers and production optimization

Learn how to containerize Deno applications with Docker using multi-stage builds, security hardening, and production-ready configuration. This tutorial covers creating optimized Dockerfiles, implementing proper caching strategies, and deploying with Docker Compose for scalable web applications.

35 min 4 distros 878 views
security Intermediate

Configure Apache rate limiting and DDoS protection with mod_security and mod_evasive

Set up comprehensive Apache protection against DDoS attacks and malicious traffic using mod_evasive for rate limiting, mod_security with OWASP rules for web application firewall capabilities, and fail2ban integration for automated IP blocking.

25 min 4 distros 1,797 views
performance Intermediate

Configure Node.js application clustering with PM2 and load balancing

Set up PM2 clustering to scale Node.js applications across CPU cores with NGINX load balancing. Monitor performance and optimize resource utilization for high-traffic production workloads.

25 min 4 distros 1,251 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 3,004 views
security Intermediate

Set up Node.js application security with Helmet and rate limiting

Secure your Node.js Express applications against common vulnerabilities with Helmet.js middleware and implement rate limiting to prevent abuse and DDoS attacks.

25 min 4 distros 1,930 views
performance Advanced

Configure Nginx Redis caching with SSL authentication and security hardening

Set up high-performance Nginx caching with Redis backend using SSL/TLS encryption and authentication. This tutorial covers Redis 7 SSL configuration, Nginx cache module setup, and comprehensive security hardening for production environments.

45 min 4 distros 1,295 views

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