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MySQL Clone Plugin: How to Copy Hundreds of GBs in a Flash Instead of Waiting for mysqldump

By IT From Zero May 6, 2026

Forget mysqldump! A detailed guide on using MySQL Clone Plugin to copy data directly between servers at ultra-high speeds, safe for databases of hundreds of GBs.

Development

Building GraphQL APIs with Node.js and Apollo Server: From Schema to Mutation

By IT From Zero May 6, 2026

Learn how to build efficient GraphQL APIs with Node.js and Apollo Server through real-world examples. This guide compares REST vs. GraphQL and shares payload optimization tips.

Git

Forgejo Installation Guide: A Lightweight and More Secure Self-hosted Git Solution than Gitea

By IT From Zero May 6, 2026

A detailed guide on installing Forgejo—a lightweight and secure Gitea fork—using Docker Compose. Includes practical tips for optimizing Git workflows in small teams.

VMware

VMDK Shrinking Masterclass: Reclaim Hundreds of GBs for VMware ESXi and Workstation

By IT From Zero May 5, 2026

Detailed guide on how to shrink VMDK files in VMware Workstation and ESXi using SDelete, vmkfstools, and dd to reclaim hundreds of gigabytes of disk space.

VMware

Deploying Kubernetes on vSphere with VMware Tanzu: Turning Virtualization into Professional Container Infrastructure

By IT From Zero May 5, 2026

A detailed guide on deploying Kubernetes on vSphere using VMware Tanzu. Sharing practical experience on network configuration, storage, and effective cluster management for enterprises.

Centos

Installing Apache Tomcat on CentOS Stream 9: A Real-World Production Guide

By IT From Zero May 5, 2026

A detailed guide on installing Apache Tomcat 10 on CentOS Stream 9. Includes practical experience on JVM RAM optimization, user security, and production-ready Systemd configuration.

Database

Database Encryption: Don’t Leave Your Data Exposed with pgcrypto and AES_ENCRYPT

By IT From Zero May 5, 2026

Don't let user data leak in plain-text. Learn how to use pgcrypto and AES_ENCRYPT to encrypt sensitive data according to modern security standards.

Development

Why I Chose Drizzle ORM Over Prisma for a Real-World TypeScript Project

By IT From Zero May 5, 2026

Drizzle ORM is becoming a top choice for high-performance TypeScript projects. This article shares real-world experiences, compares it with Prisma, and provides an A-Z setup guide.

Ubuntu

Installing MicroK8s on Ubuntu: A Lightweight Kubernetes Solution for Dev and Lab Environments

By IT From Zero May 5, 2026

Installing Kubernetes on Ubuntu has never been easier thanks to MicroK8s. This guide covers everything from installation and add-on configuration to troubleshooting firewall issues.

Database

Build Your Own Backend-as-a-Service with Self-hosted Supabase via Docker

By IT From Zero May 5, 2026

A guide to setting up self-hosted Supabase using Docker as a Firebase alternative. Includes tips on configuring PostgreSQL, SMTP, and RAM optimization for VPS.

Optimizing Redis RAM with HyperLogLog and Bloom Filter: Counting and Deduplicating at Scale

Building an Event-Driven Microservices System with Apache Kafka and NestJS: From Producer and Consumer to Dead Letter Queue (DLQ)

Installing and Configuring Rootless Docker: Run Docker Without Root to Protect Your Host

Configuring a PPPoE Server on Linux Using rp-pppoe for ISP Labs

A Guide to DiskCache in Python: Safe Multi-Process Disk Caching Without Redis

How to Configure Host sFlow on Linux: Real-Time Network Traffic and KVM Monitoring

Diagnosing and Resolving Deadlocks in PostgreSQL: Inspecting Lock Trees and Configuring Proper Timeouts

ESXi Host Configuration Backup and Restore with PowerCLI and ESXCLI: Saving Your Virtualization Cluster During Outages

Guide to VFIO PCIe Passthrough on Linux KVM: GPU Passthrough for Windows VMs

Integrating OpenTelemetry into Python: Practical Microservices Monitoring Strategies

MySQL Clone Plugin: How to Copy Hundreds of GBs in a Flash Instead of Waiting for mysqldump

Building GraphQL APIs with Node.js and Apollo Server: From Schema to Mutation

Forgejo Installation Guide: A Lightweight and More Secure Self-hosted Git Solution than Gitea

VMDK Shrinking Masterclass: Reclaim Hundreds of GBs for VMware ESXi and Workstation

Deploying Kubernetes on vSphere with VMware Tanzu: Turning Virtualization into Professional Container Infrastructure

Installing Apache Tomcat on CentOS Stream 9: A Real-World Production Guide

Database Encryption: Don’t Leave Your Data Exposed with pgcrypto and AES_ENCRYPT

Why I Chose Drizzle ORM Over Prisma for a Real-World TypeScript Project

Installing MicroK8s on Ubuntu: A Lightweight Kubernetes Solution for Dev and Lab Environments

Build Your Own Backend-as-a-Service with Self-hosted Supabase via Docker