Tag: Devops
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A beginner's guide to AWS best practices
Posted on January 4, 2024, Level beginner Resource Length medium
The topic of AWS Best Practices is huge and would be impossible to distil down to just a few points, so this post covers a few of the obvious choices and how you can find out more information. By Matthew Wilson.
Tags aws cloud devops app-development cio
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Real-time data architecture patterns
Posted on December 27, 2023, Level intermediate Resource Length long
The rapid proliferation and increased volume of data across industries has magnified the need for organizations to have a solid strategy in place for processing and managing real-time data. Improving overall data capabilities enables teams to operate more efficiently, and emerging technologies have even created a smoother pathway for bringing real-time data closer to business users, which plays a critical role in effective decision-making. By Miguel Garcia.
Tags streaming web-development app-development devops software-architecture
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Apache ZooKeeper: The perfect tool for configuration management
Posted on December 17, 2023, Level beginner Resource Length medium
Apache ZooKeeper is an open-source distributed coordination system that provides a platform for configuration management, process synchronization, and lock management. Originally developed by Yahoo, it is now maintained by the Apache Software Foundation. By datascientest.com.
Tags event-driven software-architecture management devops apache
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Raspberry Pi Zero headless quick start
Posted on October 26, 2023, Level intermediate Resource Length medium
This guide shows how to bring up a Raspberry Pi Zero, Zero W, or Zero 2 W without needing to attach a keyboard/mouse/monitor. For older Pi OS releases, basic settings can be configured by editing text files directly on the SD card using an editor on your main PC prior to first boot. For newer Pi OS releases, the rpi-imager tool can be used to both burn the OS image and configure settings. By Carter Nelson.
Tags cio software-architecture devops infosec
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Best Kubernetes certifications for 2023 [ranked]
Posted on October 24, 2023, Level beginner Resource Length medium
Looking for the best Kubernetes certification? In this guide, I explained the best Kubernetes certification along with other free choices, so you can choose the best one for you. Kubernetes is growing in popularity day by day. A survey conducted by Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) reported that 96% of the respondents are either using or evaluating Kubernetes. By Bibin Wilson.
Tags kubernetes containers learning how-to cio devops
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Security considerations for your internal developer platform
Posted on October 19, 2023, Level intermediate Resource Length medium
In today's world, where cloud resources and data management tools play an increasingly critical role, the concept of an Internal Developer Platform (IDP) is gaining momentum. With great power comes greater responsibility. Security within IDPs isn't just an optional add-on; it's the core essence. This article is a guide for teams eager to strengthen their developer platforms. By Morgan Perry.
Tags cio software-architecture devops infosec
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Scanning Terraform code with Checkov: Comprehensive guide
Posted on October 18, 2023, Level intermediate Resource Length medium
Learn how to enhance your Terraform code's security by using Checkov for scanning. Our step-by-step guide walks you through the process, ensuring your infrastructure is secure and compliant. By Arun Lal.
Tags kubernetes containers learning how-to devops infosec
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Analysis of Istio Service Mesh
Posted on October 15, 2023, Level intermediate Resource Length medium
Istio is a leading service mesh solution with a proven track record of successful use cases in production. The Istio community is prolific, dynamic, and continues to introduce new features very frequently. Istio is possibly the most feature-rich solution on the market and has a mature ecosystem of tools and vendors. By Kamesh Chauhan.
Tags kubernetes containers web-development app-development devops
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A detailed guide on Ansible Tower
Posted on October 3, 2023, Level beginner Resource Length medium
As digitalization becomes a norm, businesses are transitioning to cloud services for increased scalability, cost-effectiveness, and operational efficiency. But this transformation comes with a new challenge — securing the cloud. By Tinsae Erkailo.
Tags devops ansible learning cicd
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AWS EC2 instance types: Challenges and best practices for hosting your applications in AWS
Posted on September 11, 2023, Level beginner Resource Length long
When it comes to hosting applications on Amazon Web Services (AWS), one of the most important decisions you will need to make is which Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) instance type to choose. EC2 instances are virtual machines that allow you to run your applications on AWS. By Christopher Graham.
Tags cloud cio microservices devops app-development
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How to use systemd in Linux to configure and manage multiple MySQL instances
Posted on September 9, 2023, Level beginner Resource Length short
Systemd is a system and service manager for Linux systems. It provides a consistent way to start, stop, and manage system services. Systemd can also be used to manage multiple MySQL instances on a single server. By Mughees Ahmed.
Tags linux servers learning devops mysql
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Terraform vs. Ansible: Key differences and comparison of tools
Posted on September 5, 2023, Level beginner Resource Length medium
Ansible vs Terraform battle continues to escalate as the DevOps environment focuses more on automation and orchestration. These two tools help in automating configurations and deploying infrastructure. Terraform offers to deploy Infrastructure as a Code, helps in readability and lift and shift deployments. Ansible is a configuration management tool for automating system configuration and management. By Sandeep Kumar.
Tags ansible app-development devops how-to