A curated list of DevOps resources, including exercises, the 2021 State of DevOps report insights, and a GitHub Actions debugging tip.
Introducing k8s-lab-plz, a modular, automated Kubernetes lab environment built with the Please build system for deploying tools like Vault and Prometheus.
A collection of DevOps resources covering Git/GitHub basics, OWASP Top 10, branching strategies, Azure DevOps, and key performance metrics.
A PyCon AU talk on using Chaos Engineering principles to plan for system failures, focusing on methodology over tools.
Explains how to use command and args fields to override container entrypoints and commands in Kubernetes Pods.
A curated list of DevOps resources focusing on GitHub Actions, including tutorials, deployment guides, and common limitations.
A guide to replacing Docker with Podman on Mac and Windows, covering installation, setup, and troubleshooting.
Analyzes how cognitive biases like prevention bias and status-quo bias lead to inefficient software deployment practices like 'No Friday Deploys'.
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.
