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Securing Kubernetes Workloads with Pod Security Admission
3 min readKubernetes security begins at the pod level, and with the deprecation of PodSecurityPolicies, Pod Security Admission (PSA) has become the go-to feature for enforcing security …
Optimizing Kubernetes Resource Requests and Limits
4 min readBalancing performance and cost in Kubernetes clusters often comes down to how well you manage resource requests and limits. Misconfigured workloads can lead to underutilized …
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 …
Deploying a Syslog Server on Linux: A Comprehensive Guide
3 min readEfficient log management is crucial for system administrators and security professionals. Centralizing logs from multiple machines simplifies troubleshooting and enhances security …
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 …
Understanding Rancher Projects and Namespaces
5 min readWhen managing Kubernetes clusters with Rancher, Projects and Namespaces play a crucial role in organizing workloads and setting access controls. This post explores how Rancher …