Explains the nuanced differences between privileged pods and host namespace sharing in Kubernetes, clarifying common misconceptions.
A guide to using the Azure Naming Terraform module for generating consistent and unique resource names in Azure infrastructure deployments.
A guide to running an Ansible control node on Windows using Docker, as a workaround for the lack of native Windows support.
A developer details migrating a Fitbit data app from Google Cloud to a self-hosted EU VPS, covering PostgreSQL, nginx, and CI/CD with GitHub Actions.
Analyzing how the Azure Verified Module for AKS aligns with the Well-Architected Framework's pillars for secure, reliable, and cost-optimized Kubernetes deployments.
Estimates Kubernetes audit log volume at ~1GB/day for a minimal 2-node cluster using basic metadata-level logging.
Explores Infrastructure as Code (IaC) on Azure, detailing its benefits, principles, and role in automating cloud infrastructure management.
A guide to deploying Azure Monitor using Terraform, covering core components and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for consistent cloud monitoring.
A guide on how to output the value of a secret variable in Azure DevOps pipelines using a PowerShell character array workaround.
Mitchell Hashimoto clarifies his original intent behind the 'as code' concept, distinguishing it from 'as programming' and explaining its focus on codifying knowledge.
A guide to optimizing cost management in Azure, covering budget configurations, anomaly alerts, and best practices for cloud spending.
Explains how to use multiple Kubernetes config files with kubectl via the KUBECONFIG environment variable, including merging and management tips.
A comprehensive guide to different types of software testing, including unit, integration, and end-to-end tests, with practical JavaScript/Node.js examples.
A guide to using Helm, the package manager for Kubernetes, covering Helm charts, installation, deployment, and best practices.
A startup's story of building and then killing a CI/CD cost optimization tool after realizing they were solving the wrong problem.
Introducing pping, a command-line tool for checking if network ports are open, similar to ping but for TCP ports.
A technical guide on installing Azure Service Operator on an AKS cluster using Terraform, including provider configuration and resource definitions.
Explains the importance of specifying exact version numbers in Docker and package managers to ensure reproducible builds, stability, and security.
A tech company details their negative experience with Heroku's changing pricing and contract terms, leading them to leave the platform.
Discusses why 'hero' culture in tech teams is harmful and advocates for collaborative problem-solving and letting systems fail to drive improvement.
