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I’ve had the privilege of navigating through a wide array of technical landscapes. Yet, the recent endeavor of configuring a Windows Server Failover Cluster (WSFC) for SQL Server AlwaysOn presented a learning curve that was both steep and enriching. In this piece, I hope to share my experiences, the challenges encountered, and the lessons learned, with a spirit of humility and the intention of contributing to our collective knowledge base. ...

Have you ever been a part of a hardworking team that, despite their efforts, ends up shouldering blame? If yes, our situation in operations might resonate with you. On any given day, our Zoho Desk is inundated with approximately 300 tickets, each falling under various classifications and priorities. Many of these tickets are complex and time-consuming to resolve, causing them to carry over to the next day and become overdue. ...

Installing Kafka and Kafka Connect on separate servers allows for better resource management, especially in production environments where Kafka brokers and Connectors may need dedicated hardware. This guide will walk you through the steps to set up Kafka and Kafka Connect on separate Linux servers, using Ubuntu 24.04. Prerequisites Two Linux machines (Ubuntu 24.04) Inbound ports opened on both servers: Kafka broker ports: 9092, 9093 Kafka Connect REST port: 8083 Java 11 (OpenJDK) installed on both servers Step 1: Set Up Kafka on the First Server Set the hostname for the Kafka server: ...

Welcome to the hard way of installing Kubernetes in Azure Virtual Machines. The instructions will be moreover same for On-prem. For many developers, using managed Kubernetes services like GKE, EKS, or AKS can be convenient, but they often abstract away the intricate details of how a cluster operates under the hood. Requirements NODES IP HOSTNAME MACHINE TYPE OPERATING SYSTEM master 172.16.39.14 k8s-master.local Standard B2ms Ubuntu 24.04 k8s-worker1 172.16.39.23 k8s-worker1.local Standard B4ms Ubuntu 24.04 Provisioning the Servers in Azure To provision two Linux virtual machines (VMs) in Azure with the specified details, you can use the Azure CLI (az) to achieve this. Here’s how you can provision both machines using az vm create commands. ...

In a world where technology is ever-evolving, programmers are constantly seeking ways to enhance their skills and productivity. A treasure trove of wisdom that is often overlooked in the tech community is Stephen Covey’s iconic book, “7 Habits of Highly Effective People.” Sahil, a YouTuber, sheds light on how this book can be a game-changer for programmers aspiring to amplify their effectiveness tenfold. 1. The Essence of Proactivity in Programming Covey distinguishes between reactive and proactive individuals, drawing a parallel with programmers. Reactive programmers might wait for a life-changing tutorial or a list of interview questions to boost their career. In contrast, proactive programmers take ownership of their growth. They invest time in understanding the fundamentals, practicing coding, and building projects. This mindset shift from dependency to self-reliance is crucial for any programmer aiming for excellence. ...