Why YAML and How to Ace It?

I remember the first time I encountered YAML—it was during a seemingly regular workday when a Kubernetes task landed on my desk. I had been managing infrastructure the traditional way for years, but suddenly, here was this new ecosystem that used a format I hadn’t seen before: YAML. It was frustrating at first. The simple indentation of a line could break everything, and I was far too comfortable with JSON and XML. But as Kubernetes became indispensable, and Ansible, Docker Compose, and other tools followed suit, it became clear that YAML wasn’t just a passing trend—it was the new standard. ...

September 14, 2024 · 14 min · 2930 words · Dan

Understanding Public Key Infrastructure and TLS Certificates

In today’s interconnected world, securing online communication is paramount. Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) acts as the backbone of this security, ensuring that sensitive information transferred over networks remains encrypted and trustworthy, facilitating secure communication between servers and users. A crucial component of this infrastructure is the TLS certificate, widely used to secure websites. Let’s delve into how PKI and TLS certificates work to provide encryption and trust in digital transactions. ...

September 12, 2024 · 5 min · 1055 words · Dan

The Batchology Handbook

Hello there! If you’ve ever wondered how to make your computer tasks faster and more efficient, you’re in the right place. This blog post is all about Batch scripting - a simple yet powerful way to automate tasks in Windows. Whether you’re new to programming or have some experience, “The Batchology Handbook” is designed to be easy to follow and understand. We’ll start with the basics, like setting up your workspace, and gradually move into more exciting stuff, like automating file management and using cool commands you might not know about. ...

September 12, 2024 · 9 min · 1831 words · Dan

Kubernetes Architecture Explained the Ship Analogy of KodeKloud

Welcome to our exploration of Kubernetes architecture! Kubernetes, often abbreviated as K8s, is a powerful tool designed to manage containerized applications in a scalable and automated fashion. This blog post aims to provide a high-level understanding of Kubernetes architecture using an analogy of ships, which simplifies the complex interplay between its components. Special thanks to KodeKloud for their insightful lecture, which inspired this overview. The Kubernetes Cluster: Ships at Sea At its core, a Kubernetes cluster comprises two types of nodes: worker nodes and master nodes. To understand their roles, let’s imagine a fleet of ships: ...

September 12, 2024 · 3 min · 515 words · Dan

Key Principles of Any Cloud Environments

Original Post : https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/application-development/5-principles-for-cloud-native-architecture-what-it-is-and-how-to-master-it In the dynamic world of cloud computing, the term ‘cloud-native architecture’ is often synonymous with innovation and efficiency. This article, inspired by a Google Cloud blog post, expands the concept to encompass universal principles applicable across all cloud platforms, be it Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP). 🌦️🏗️ Understanding Cloud-Native Architecture Cloud-native architecture is about leveraging the unique capabilities of cloud environments. It goes beyond mere migration to the cloud; it’s about optimizing applications to thrive in this dynamic ecosystem. 🌩️💡 ...

September 12, 2024 · 2 min · 405 words · Dan