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CloudWatch — Logs, Metrics, Alarms, and Dashboards That Save You at 3 AM

Master AWS CloudWatch with real examples. Learn custom metrics, CloudWatch Alarms, Logs Insights queries, dashboards, the CloudWatch Agent, and cost optimization strategies for logging.

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Azure Monitor — Logs, Metrics, Alerts, and Application Insights

Set up full-stack observability with Azure Monitor — collect metrics and logs, write KQL queries, configure alert rules and action groups, instrument apps with Application Insights, and manage monitoring costs.

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Configuration Management — Ansible, Chef, and Puppet Compared

Compare configuration management tools — Ansible, Chef, and Puppet — with practical examples, architecture differences, and guidance on choosing the right tool.

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Docker Environment Variables — .env Files, Secrets, and Config Management

Master Docker environment variables — ENV vs ARG, .env files, Compose variable substitution, secrets management, and multi-environment configuration following the 12-factor app methodology.

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Kubernetes Networking — CNI, Pod-to-Pod, and DNS Deep Dive

Understand the Kubernetes networking model from the ground up. Covers CNI plugins (Calico, Cilium, Flannel), pod-to-pod communication, kube-proxy modes, CoreDNS service discovery, NetworkPolicy microsegmentation, and network troubleshooting techniques.

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Linux Firewalls — iptables, nftables, and UFW Explained

Secure your Linux servers with hands-on firewall configuration using iptables, nftables, and UFW. Practical rules for SSH access, blocking IPs, rate limiting, and NAT.

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