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Stop Juggling Ports: Automate Docker Traffic with Traefik and Let’s Encrypt

March 30, 2026

Say goodbye to manual Nginx updates. This guide shows you how to set up Traefik for Docker, enabling automatic SSL and dynamic routing through simple container labels.

Networking

Cloudflare Tunnel: Securely Expose Internal Services Without Opening Firewall Ports

March 27, 2026

Picture this: It's 2 AM, and you need to expose an internal service. Opening firewall ports is a massive security risk, but Cloudflare Tunnel offers a secure, port-free solution. This guide details how to set it up, allowing you to safely publish web apps and SSH without compromising your network.

Networking

Configure HAProxy/Nginx Load Balancer for Web App High Availability

March 27, 2026

Don't let a single server failure take down your web application. Learn how to configure HAProxy and Nginx as robust load balancers to ensure high availability and enhance scalability. This tutorial walks you through quick setups, deep dives into configurations, and shares essential practical tips for a resilient production environment.

Linux

How to Configure Nginx as Web Server and Reverse Proxy on Ubuntu

March 6, 2026

Running an app directly on port 3000 works right up until you need HTTPS, multiple backends, or proper static file serving. This guide walks through configuring Nginx as both a static web server and reverse proxy on Ubuntu, covering server blocks, proxy headers, SSL with Let's Encrypt, and the monitoring commands you'll reach for after every deploy.

DevOps

Nginx Proxy Manager: Reverse Proxy with Web UI Without the Headache

March 6, 2026

Managing multiple reverse proxy configs by hand becomes a liability fast — especially at 2 AM when something breaks. Nginx Proxy Manager wraps Nginx in a clean web UI with automatic SSL, making it the practical choice for multi-service VPS deployments.