Step-by-step cheat sheets for common server administration tasks. Each guide walks you through the process with clear commands, verification steps, and troubleshooting tips. Perfect for when you need to get something done quickly.
Server Setup
New Server Hardening
beginnerFirst 10 minutes on a new server - essential security setup.
LAMP Stack Setup
beginnerInstall and configure Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP stack.
LEMP Stack Setup
beginnerInstall and configure Linux, Nginx, MySQL, PHP stack.
Docker Host Setup
intermediateSet up a production-ready Docker host environment.
Kubernetes Cluster Setup
advancedBootstrap a Kubernetes cluster with kubeadm.
Troubleshooting
Network Debugging
intermediateDiagnose connectivity, DNS, and firewall issues.
Disk & Storage Issues
intermediateDiagnose full disks, I/O problems, and mount issues.
Performance Problems
intermediateDiagnose CPU, memory, and load issues.
Application Crashes
intermediateDebug application crashes, logs, and stack traces.
Container Issues
intermediateDebug Docker and Kubernetes container problems.
Daily Operations
Log Analysis
beginnerSearch and analyze system and application logs.
Backup Verification
beginnerTest and validate backup integrity.
Monitoring Checks
beginnerDaily health checks and alerting verification.
Security Audit
intermediateDaily security checks and audit routine.
Deployment Checklist
intermediatePre and post deployment verification steps.
How to Use Task Guides
- 1.Check Prerequisites - Ensure you have what's needed
- 2.Follow Step-by-Step - Execute commands in order
- 3.Verify Each Step - Check expected outputs
- 4.Use Checklists - Track your progress
- 5.Troubleshoot - Reference common issues section
- 6.Related Tasks - Explore connected guides
Task Categories
Server Setup
Initial server configuration, stack installation, and environment setup tasks.
Troubleshooting
Debugging network, disk, performance, application, and container issues.
Daily Operations
Log analysis, backup verification, monitoring, security audits, and deployments.