Explains Azure Resource Locks (ReadOnly/DoNotDelete), their benefits for preventing accidental deletions, and potential pitfalls to consider.
Argues that software engineering interviews must include operations questions to ensure developers understand production systems and operational excellence.
Discusses the appropriate cost for an observability stack, suggesting a rule of thumb of 20-30% of infrastructure spend.
A tutorial on setting up a private Kubernetes cluster using K3S on Raspberry Pi 4 devices within a home network.
A tutorial on using Helmsman, a GitOps tool, to manage and deploy Helm charts to Kubernetes from version-controlled configuration files.
A developer shares practical tips and strategies for passing the hands-on Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) exam.
A developer's perspective on the differences and practical realities of DevOps, SRE, and Platform Engineering roles in web service companies.
A technical guide on troubleshooting and resolving Azure Policy non-compliance issues, specifically for diagnostic settings on AKS clusters.
A technical guide on setting up Elastic Workplace Search for local development using Docker and Docker Compose.
Announcing a new book on Bicep, a domain-specific language for Infrastructure as Code on Azure, covering syntax, deployment, and advanced scenarios.
A technical guide on deploying HashiCorp Vault on Kubernetes using Helm, starting with a local development setup.
A developer clarifies the relationship between Kubernetes Deployments and Pods, explaining a common misconception with a practical troubleshooting example.
A technical guide for upgrading PostgreSQL from version 12 to 13 on Ubuntu 21.04, including commands and cluster management.
A guide to creating a single, dynamic GitHub Actions workflow for CI/CD that handles both pull requests and main branch merges, reducing duplication.
A technical guide comparing SSH key algorithms (RSA, ECDSA, Ed25519) and providing recommendations for generating secure keys in a DevOps context.
A software developer shares key lessons and mistakes from their journey from intern to junior developer, focusing on overcoming challenges like 'Tutorial Hell'.
A guide to integrating GitHub repositories with Nerdio Manager for WVD to automate script execution and Windows Virtual Desktop management.
Explains why storing secrets like passwords and API keys in Git is a security risk and discusses better alternatives for secret management.
A DevOps engineer shares their experience passing Microsoft's AZ-400 exam, earning an expert badge, and discusses the value of certifications and infrastructure-as-code.
A technical talk summary on using Terraform with CSVs and ForEach loops to achieve DRY (Don't Repeat Yourself) principles for scalable infrastructure-as-code deployments.
