DevOps – Page 6 – ITFROMZERO

Setting Up and Configuring ProxySQL: A Connection Pooler and Load Balancer Solution for MySQL Production

By admin March 12, 2026

ProxySQL is a powerful connection pooler and load balancer that optimizes performance and stability for MySQL production. This article provides a guide to basic and advanced installation and configuration, along with practical tips for effective ProxySQL deployment, addressing connection management and load distribution issues.

Ubuntu

Installing and Configuring Squid Proxy Server on Ubuntu: Effective Internet Access Control

By admin March 11, 2026

In an enterprise environment, internet access control is essential. This article shares practical experience on installing and configuring Squid Proxy on Ubuntu. This solution helps you manage bandwidth, block unwanted websites, and enhance network security, based on the success of the DevOps team.

Fedora

Guide to Migrating from Docker to Podman on Fedora: Safer, More Efficient for Devs

By admin March 10, 2026

This article provides a detailed guide on migrating from Docker to Podman on Fedora. It analyzes pros and cons, explains Podman installation, rootless container configuration, and effective Docker Compose alternatives for a safer, optimized development environment.

Security

A Guide to Configuring AppArmor on Ubuntu: Restricting Process Permissions to Secure Your Server

By admin March 9, 2026

Many admins focus only on firewalls and SSH, forgetting the danger posed by the running applications themselves. This article shares real-world experience on how to use AppArmor on Ubuntu to 'jail' processes, limit their permissions, and prevent privilege escalation during an attack.

Docker

Practical Docker Networking: When to Use Bridge, Host, or Overlay?

By admin March 9, 2026

From the frustrating 'Connection Refused' error when containers can't find each other, to mastering different Docker network types. This article is my hands-on experience with Bridge, Host, and Overlay networks, helping you choose the right tool for each specific problem.

Development

A Beginner’s Guide to CI/CD with GitHub Actions: Automation for Happier Devs

By admin March 9, 2026

Tired of manual deployments and unexpected bugs? This article provides a step-by-step guide to setting up a CI/CD pipeline with GitHub Actions, automating everything from testing to deployment to boost productivity and minimize errors.

Python

Python Automation for Daily Tasks: File Cleanup, Backups, and Automated Notifications

By admin March 8, 2026

Learn how to write Python scripts to automate 3 real-world daily tasks: organizing folders by file type, backing up MySQL with automatic rotation, and monitoring a directory with Telegram notifications. Includes practical lessons on performance when handling large files.

Docker

Docker Volumes: Persistent Data Storage That Survives Container Restarts

By admin March 8, 2026

Lost an entire database at 2 AM because I forgot to use Docker volumes — here's the hard-won lesson and a guide to configuring volumes correctly for production, including backup and monitoring.

Network

How to Set Up a Load Balancer with HAProxy on Linux

By admin March 8, 2026

A practical guide to configuring HAProxy as a load balancer: from installation and roundrobin/leastconn/source algorithms to HTTP health checks, SSL termination, and zero-downtime server draining. Tips drawn from real production experience.

Database

Setting Up and Configuring Redis Sentinel: High Availability for Redis in Production

By admin March 7, 2026

A practical guide to setting up a 3-node Redis Sentinel cluster for high availability in production: configuring master-replica replication, automatic failover, connecting applications through Sentinel, and common operational pitfalls.