Introduction One common challenge that developers face while working with AWS (Amazon Web Services) involves connecting to a private database that isn’t publicly accessible. This database is hosted inside a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) and can only be accessed within the VPC. …

Introduction The way Python handles garbage collection is miles apart from how Java does it. The approach taken by each of these languages impacts the performance and ease of use in multiple ways. In the world of programming, memory management is a critical aspect that can significantly impact the performance and…

I compile Site Reliability Engineering/DevOps-related articles every week and help you keep up your learning game. This week we covered: Exploring Vertical Pod Autoscaler (VPA) in Kubernetes Configuring Https with Letsencrypt and SSL Certificates Understanding Helm’s Deployment Process in Kubernetes Cluster I also write about the tools and tips related…

Introduction In the world of Kubernetes, being able to keep a constant check on the resource utilization of pods, and taking action when a certain threshold is breached, is important. With such power, you can automatically prevent outages, improve application performance, and increase system reliability. In this blog, we will simulate…

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” — Winston Churchill I compile Site Reliability Engineering/DevOps-related articles every week and help you keep up your learning game. This week we covered: Seamless upgrades for your Kubernetes Cluster Discover a Goldmine of Fundamental…

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” — Eleanor Roosevelt I compile Site Reliability Engineering/DevOps-related articles every week and help you keep up your learning game. This week we covered: Want to improve your Python application’s performance with caching? Discover a beautiful collection of…

“Success is not about making giant leaps; it’s about taking consistent steps forward.” — Darren Hardy I compile Site Reliability Engineering/DevOps-related articles every week and help you keep up your learning game. This week we covered: Rare but wonderful change in TCP stack Transform Your Git Logs with this VSCode…

What is iptables? Iptables is a command-line utility for configuring the firewall rules of the kernel’s netfilter framework. It allows system administrators to filter and manipulate incoming, outgoing, and forwarded network packets based on various criteria such as IP addresses, ports, protocols, and packet states. Iptables explained to a 5-year-old Imagine that you have a toy box with…

The Screen command is a powerful cli tool for managing terminal sessions in Linux. It allows you to create, view, and manipulate multiple virtual terminals within a single physical terminal window. With Screen, you can detach and reattach sessions, share sessions between users, and even recover lost sessions. Whether you’re working remotely, running long-running processes, or just need to multitask like a pro, Screen is an essential tool for any Linux user.