Step-by-step tutorials and scripts for sysadmins, DevOps engineers, and hobbyist Linux users

ModernTechOps / TechOps & Linux Automation Playbooks​

At ModernTechOps, we publish practical TechOps playbooks and Linux automation guides that you can copy-paste and run today. Learn to automate backups, configure AWS resources, and master Bash scripting in minutes.

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Automation Playbooks

Automate backups, user provisioning, and routine maintenance with ready-to-use Bash and Python scripts. Save time and reduce errors by copying/pasting our tested examples.

Cloud Infrastructure

Follow step-by-step tutorials for provisioning, scaling, and securing servers on AWS, DigitalOcean, and Linode. Get your infrastructure up in minutes with minimal cost.

Linux Essentials

Master the Linux command line: file management, networking, user security, and package management. Perfect for sysadmins, hobbyists, and anyone who wants full control over their servers.

Scripting Snippets

Copy-and-paste ready code snippets in Bash, Python, and PowerShell to automate common tasks. From log parsing to API calls, get reusable scripts that you can drop straight into your workflow.

TechOps Consulting

Need hands‐on help architecting or automating your infrastructure? I offer one‐on‐one consulting to design resilient CI/CD pipelines, secure Linux servers, and streamline your cloud operations.

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Featured Tutorials

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Automate Daily Log Rotation with Logrotate & Cron

Automate daily log rotation using logrotate and cron in a reliable, industry-standard way.

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Getting Started with AWS EC2 via CLI

Spin up, tag, and retrieve a live EC2 instance IP in just three AWS CLI commands, in under a minute!

10 Must-Know Linux Terminal Productivity Hacks

Save hours each week with advanced grep, tmux, and shell shortcuts you can start using today.

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Our tutorials are written by industry practitioners and trusted by professionals worldwide. Join our community to get practical scripts, weekly updates, and behind-the-scenes best practices.

“Why ModernTechOps?”​

Our content is practical, up-to-date, and designed for real-world use.

Content You Can Run Today

Each tutorial is battle-tested on real servers. We focus on copy-and-paste scripts, clear explanations, and minimal jargon—so you can actually implement solutions without headaches or guesswork.

About the Founder

Daniel Fleming – Founder & Infrastructure Engineer

Daniel has 10+ years of experience building and automating Linux-based infrastructures for startups and enterprises. He started ModernTechOps to share the exact scripts and playbooks that he’s used in production, so you don’t have to reinvent the wheel.

Daniel Fleming​

Founder​

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