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.

Browse by topic

Most viewed

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

hosting
2,054

Install and configure Caddy web server with automatic HTTPS and reverse proxy

hosting
1,622

Install and configure Uvicorn ASGI server with systemd and reverse proxy for FastAPI applications

hosting
1,458

Install and configure Ollama for local AI models on Linux servers

devops
1,263

Configure Linux system time synchronization with chrony and NTP hardening

linux
1,170

Recently published

Configure Kubernetes network policies for enhanced cluster security

security
1 hour ago

Set up Kubernetes persistent volume snapshots and backup automation

devops
6 hours ago

Implement Kafka Streams exactly-once processing semantics with Java applications

devops
11 hours ago

Implement ClickHouse backup automation with compression and S3 integration

databases
20 hours ago

Install and configure Filebeat 8.15 for efficient log shipping to ELK stack

monitoring
1 day ago
"verification" × Clear all
databases Intermediate

Implement ClickHouse backup automation with compression and S3 integration

Set up automated ClickHouse backups with compression, S3 storage, and systemd timers. Includes monitoring, encryption, and recovery procedures for production environments.

45 min 4 distros 22 views
monitoring Intermediate

Install and configure Filebeat 8.15 for efficient log shipping to ELK stack

Set up Filebeat 8.15 to collect and ship logs from multiple sources to Elasticsearch. Configure SSL/TLS security, performance optimization, and monitoring for production-grade log aggregation.

45 min 4 distros 11 views
devops Intermediate

Set up automated backup and disaster recovery for Nexus Repository Manager 3 with blob store migration

Configure comprehensive backup automation for Nexus Repository Manager 3 including blob store migration, disaster recovery procedures, and automated scheduling with systemd timers for production environments.

45 min 4 distros 26 views
devops Intermediate

Setup Elasticsearch 8 index lifecycle management for automated log retention and storage optimization

Configure Elasticsearch 8 ILM policies to automatically manage log data through hot-warm-cold phases, optimize storage costs, and enforce retention policies for production workloads.

25 min 4 distros 24 views
devops Intermediate

Set up Kafka Streams testing framework with TopologyTestDriver for automated stream processing validation

Configure a complete testing framework for Kafka Streams applications using TopologyTestDriver to validate stream processing logic with automated tests and mock data pipelines.

45 min 4 distros 33 views
databases Advanced

Configure MySQL binary log backup and point-in-time recovery

Set up automated MySQL binary log backup with rotation and implement point-in-time recovery procedures for complete database disaster recovery and operational continuity.

45 min 4 distros 75 views
security Intermediate

Set up LUKS full disk encryption during Linux installation

Configure full disk encryption with LUKS during OS installation to secure your data at rest. Includes post-installation key management, performance optimization, and troubleshooting for production systems.

45 min 4 distros 118 views
databases Intermediate

Setup DuckDB with Apache Airflow for automated data pipelines

Configure DuckDB as a high-performance analytical database backend for Apache Airflow workflows. Build automated data pipelines that process files, APIs, and databases using DuckDB's columnar engine.

45 min 4 distros 67 views
security Advanced

Configure auditd with Elasticsearch and Kibana for compliance reporting

Set up comprehensive Linux audit logging with auditd, integrate with Elasticsearch 8 and Kibana 8 for centralized analysis, and create compliance dashboards for PCI DSS, HIPAA, and SOX reporting requirements.

45 min 4 distros 75 views
linux Intermediate

Configure network-attached storage backup with NFS and encryption

Set up an encrypted NFS backup server with automated backup scripts and performance monitoring. Configure LUKS encryption, NFS exports, and centralized backup management for secure enterprise storage.

45 min 4 distros 91 views
networking Intermediate

Configure SNMP v3 authentication and encryption for secure network monitoring

Set up SNMP version 3 with user authentication and data encryption to secure network monitoring communications. This tutorial covers Net-SNMP daemon configuration, security protocols, and monitoring tool integration.

25 min 4 distros 62 views
monitoring Intermediate

Configure advanced Uptime Kuma monitoring with API integrations and automated alerting

Set up Uptime Kuma with advanced API endpoints, custom notification channels, and automated monitoring workflows. Configure health check automation, status page customization, and enterprise alerting rules for production environments.

45 min 4 distros 48 views

Need help?

Don't want to manage this yourself?

We handle infrastructure for businesses that depend on uptime. From initial setup to ongoing operations.

Talk to an engineer