alansonBy: The Unofficial Guardian of Shell Scripts Introduction: The Forbidden Scroll In the mystical realm of DevOps, where code flows like enchanted rivers and automation scripts cast spells of efficiency, there exists a sacred artifact: the .bashrc file. This seemingly innocuous script resides in the heart of every developer’s machine, a beacon of personalized command-line … Read more
Upgrading your SSD is a common task to improve storage performance or capacity. Using the Sabrent M.2 NVMe Enclosure, Macrium Reflect (older free version), and MiniTool Partition Wizard, you can easily clone and upgrade your drive. Here’s how: 1. Insert the New SSD into the Sabrent Enclosure 2. Connect the Sabrent Enclosure to Your PC … Read more
Backing up your server data is essential for data integrity and disaster recovery. If you’re running an Ubuntu server on a cloud provider like Linode or any other platform, you might want to back up your home directory or important files to a reliable cloud storage service like Google Drive. This guide will walk you … Read more
When upgrading your WSL2 Ubuntu environment, it’s crucial to backup your files first. This guide provides scripts to backup your WSL2 Ubuntu files to Google Drive before an upgrade and restore them afterwards. These scripts use rclone, a powerful command-line program to manage files on cloud storage. Note: This method is particularly handy for users … Read more
In the ever-evolving landscape of DevOps, effectively monitoring and troubleshooting Kubernetes clusters remains a critical challenge. While there are numerous monitoring solutions available, sometimes you need tools tailored to your specific needs. In this article, we’ll explore two custom Python scripts we’ve developed to enhance our Kubernetes monitoring capabilities: a Log Analyzer and a Resource … Read more
In the ever-evolving landscape of software development, artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming an indispensable tool for developers. By integrating AI into your development workflow, you can significantly boost productivity, enhance code quality, and streamline your processes. In this article, we’ll explore how to leverage two powerful AI tools – VSCode Claude-Dev and Aider – … Read more
As DevOps professionals, we’re constantly juggling a multitude of tasks—deployments, monitoring, automation scripts, and more. With so much going on, it’s easy to forget the basics, especially when it comes to something as simple as managing our calendars in Outlook. Now, if I had my way, I wouldn’t use calendars or email at all—who needs … Read more
Taking a well-deserved holiday is essential for recharging your batteries, but returning to work afterward can often feel daunting, especially in a fast-paced field like DevOps. The ever-evolving landscape of automation, continuous integration, and deployment doesn’t pause while you’re away. However, with the right strategies, you can transition back into the swing of things smoothly … Read more
In the world of DevOps, staying ahead of End-of-Life (EOL) software is crucial to maintaining a secure and efficient infrastructure. As DevOps engineers, our role goes beyond just reacting to issues; we must be proactive in identifying, managing, and mitigating the risks associated with EOL software. By leveraging the right strategies and tools, we can … Read more
As DevOps engineers, one of the common challenges we face is ensuring smooth and consistent builds across different environments. A key aspect of this is effective dependency management in Maven-based Java projects. When something goes wrong—like when Maven can’t resolve dependencies—understanding the underlying issues and knowing how to configure your setup correctly is crucial. In … Read more