DevOps
Simple Kubernetes Secret Encryption with Python
2 min readManaging secrets in Kubernetes can be challenging, especially during early stages of a project. Here’s a lightweight solution using Python and Fernet encryption to streamline the …
Using Kubernetes Ephemeral Debug Containers for Easy Troubleshooting
2 min readKubernetes Ephemeral Debug Containers: A Game-Changer for Troubleshooting If you’ve ever needed to spin up a debug container in Kubernetes, you know the pain of deploying temporary …
5 Game-Changing Features in Kubernetes 1.31 That Will Transform Your Workflows
3 min readKubernetes 1.31 is packed with features that redefine how we interact with and optimize our containerized workloads. Whether you’re into performance boosts or fine-tuning your …
Streamlining Kubernetes Deployments with Helm
2 min readHelm is the package manager for Kubernetes, enabling you to manage applications using reusable and customizable charts. This guide explores how to leverage Helm for efficient and …
Monitoring is a Pain (and We're All Doing it Wrong)
3 min readAnd we’re all doing it wrong (including me). Monitoring is supposed to make life easier for developers and operators, but it often does the opposite. Despite our best intentions, …
How to Set Up Promtail in Ubuntu 20.04
2 min readHow to Set Up Promtail in Ubuntu 20.04 Promtail is an essential tool for shipping logs from your applications to a Loki instance. When integrated with Grafana, it enables seamless …
What is DNS? A Beginner's Guide
4 min readBy Matthew Mattox Contact: mmattox@support.tools DNS (Domain Name System) is often described as the “phonebook of the internet.” It translates human-readable domain names (like …
GKE (Google Kubernetes Engine) Review
3 min readWhat if Kubernetes was idiot-proof? Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) offers a managed Kubernetes experience that simplifies cluster management while maintaining flexibility. In this …