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MicroK8s: Creating Persistent Volume in a Single Node Kubernetes Cluster

Microk8s, the open-source Kubernetes distribution created by Canonical, has been a game changer for many organizations, including ours.

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PgPool: How to setup PostgreSQL Load Balancer on Kubernetes Cluster

A database load balancer is a tool that helps distribute incoming database traffic evenly among different servers. Load balancers use algorithms such as round-robin or least-connections to decide how to assign incoming queries to servers.

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GCP 101: Google Cloud SQL

Cloud SQL is a fully-managed relational database service provided by Google Cloud Platform.

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How to install RabbitMQ on Kubernetes Cluster

Message queuing systems play a critical role in building scalable, distributed applications. RabbitMQ, an open-source message broker, offers a robust and flexible solution for managing message queues.

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GCP 101: Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Access Control Lists (ACLs) are a traditional method of managing access to resources. An ACL is a list of permissions attached to an object, defining who can access that object and what actions they can perform.

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GCP 101: Google Compute Engine

Google Compute Engine (GCE) is an Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) offering from Google Cloud Platform (GCP), which allows you to run your applications on virtual machines (VMs) hosted on Google's extensive infrastructure.

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An Introduction to Google Cloud Platform Networking

Google Cloud Platform (GCP) offers a robust and efficient environment for deploying and managing cloud applications. A key aspect of GCP is its networking capabilities, which are designed to be secure, scalable, and high-performing.

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How to do Database Migration, the right way

Database migrations are a crucial aspect of modern software development, particularly when working with relational databases. This article aims to provide an overview of database migrations, their benefits, how popular frameworks and libraries handle them, and how we do it.

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Why choose Google Cloud Platform (GCP)?

Per 25 April 2023, Google Cloud finally make profits for the first time. Google has been investing heavily in its cloud-computing division to compete with Amazon and Microsoft, and those significant investments are now yielding profits.

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How to setup self-hosted Sentry

This article will delve into Sentry's features, its open-source nature, and the advantages of using it with docker-compose on a dedicated VM.

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How to setup GitLab Runner on Kubernetes Cluster

GitLab Runner is a powerful tool that improves the development process, particularly for teams already using GitLab. In this article, we'll elaborate how to install GitLab Runner on Kubernetes Cluster.

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How to setup Redis on Kubernetes Cluster

In the world of databases and data storage, Redis has gained significant popularity in recent years. This article will explore what Redis is, why it is so popular, its common use cases, and the differences between Redis cluster and standalone configurations.

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ChatOps: The Key to Unleash Engineering Team Productivity and Collaboration

ChatOps is an innovative approach that combines the power of communication platforms with the functionality of operational tools, enabling development teams to perform common tasks.

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How to get Free SSL Certificate for Kubernetes Cluster using Let's Encrypt

Using SSL is essential for any website that wants to protect its users' sensitive information. Without SSL, data can be intercepted and stolen by hackers, putting users' privacy and security at risk.

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How to setup PostgreSQL Connection Pooling using PgBouncer in GKE (Google Kubernetes Engine) and CloudSQL

Database connection pooling is a technique used to manage and optimize the utilization of database connections in a multi-user, multi-threaded application environment.

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How to install Database MySQL and PostgreSQL on Kubernetes, the better way

How to install Database MySQL and PostgreSQL on Kubernetes using NFS Storage.

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What is Infrastructure as Code and why you should care about it?

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is an approach to managing and provisioning IT infrastructure through the use of machine-readable definition files, rather than manual hardware configuration or interactive configuration tools.

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Low-code Champion: Why we chose Parse Platform over Supabase to build a MVP product

Low-code refers to development platforms that allow developers to build applications with minimal manual coding. Low-code platforms are particularly beneficial for developing MVPs, as they accelerate the development process and reduce the time and resources required to bring a product to market.

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How to setup low-cost, zero-ops, full-featured Kubernetes Cluster in a single VM using MicroK8s

Microk8s is a lightweight, easy-to-install Kubernetes distribution that provides a fully-featured cluster on a single VM. It has gained popularity in recent years for its simplicity and ease of use, especially when compared to other similar Kubernetes options such as k3s and minikube.

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How to setup persistent storage with NFS on GKE (Google Kubernetes Engine), the proper way

A Persistent Volume (PV) in Kubernetes is a storage resource abstraction that provides a way to store and manage persistent data for applications running in a Kubernetes cluster.

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How to setup Kyverno on GKE (Google Kubernetes Cluster), the right way

As Kubernetes continues to gain popularity as a powerful container orchestration platform, the need for effective policy management becomes increasingly important. One such solution to address this need is Kyverno

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Documentation as a Code

Documentation as Code (DaaC) is an approach that emphasizes treating documentation as an integral part of the code. While it may sound simple, putting it into practice can be a bit tricky. DaaC essentially "forces" engineers to treat documentation as they would treat source code.

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8grams DevOps Philosophy

At the heart of our approach are 3 basic philosophies—Automation, Auditable, and No vendor lock-in that guide our work and commitment to our clients. In this article, we will explore each of these philosophies and demonstrate how they are critical to the success of modern businesses.