Explains the Terraform base64decode() function, its syntax, and provides practical examples for decoding base64-encoded strings.
A daily series exploring Terraform's built-in functions with practical examples and code on GitHub.
A guide on structuring and configuring Python applications for seamless deployment across environments, covering config, secrets, and load balancing.
A guide to fixing module and upgrade issues when running an Ansible playbook to create an Azure resource group in Azure Cloud Shell.
A technical guide on deploying compiled C# Azure Functions across multiple environments using Visual Studio Team Services (VSTS) Release Management.
A personal recap of the PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit 2018, highlighting key takeaways like WebJEA, Neo4j/Dots, and Puppet for automation.
A recap of Day 4 at the PowerShell Summit 2018, covering sessions on DSC, WebJEA, meta-programming, cross-platform modules, and ChatOps.
A personal recap of the first day at the PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit 2018, covering keynotes and technical sessions.
A tutorial on building an ASP.NET Core Echo Server and creating an optimized Docker image using multi-stage builds.
A practical cheat sheet of essential kubectl commands for daily Kubernetes cluster management and operations.
A blog update explaining the author's absence, covering work on a management challenge, preparation for the PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit, and plans for future content.
A developer's guide to setting up a cost-effective NAT instance on AWS using CloudFormation, detailing the process and code snippets.
A tutorial on using Windows PowerShell to connect to and manage an Azure subscription, covering installation methods and cross-platform use.
A developer shares practical recommendations and lessons learned from using Terraform to provision Azure PaaS services, based on real-world experience.
A resource list for a Devs4Ops talk, featuring links to PowerCLI scripts, VMware automation tools, and coding examples for IT operations.
Argues for using your Linux distro's native package manager over language-specific tools like pip/npm for better system integration and deployment.
A guide to automating development database setup using Docker, including scripts to import production dumps into a MariaDB image for faster local deployment.
A step-by-step tutorial on containerizing an ASP.NET Core application using Docker, covering setup, Dockerfile creation, and image building.
A PowerShell developer reviews his 2017 tech resolutions and sets new goals for 2018, including blogging, streaming, and using DSC.
A guide on conducting effective post-incident retrospectives for software teams, focusing on process and improvement.
