AlanAs 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
In the rapidly evolving field of DevOps, efficient collaboration and clear communication are paramount. Figma, traditionally known as a powerful design tool, is now emerging as a valuable asset for DevOps teams. By integrating Figma into your DevOps workflow, you can enhance collaboration, streamline processes, and improve overall productivity. Here’s how you can utilize Figma … Read more
In the fast-paced world of technology, swift and accurate problem-solving is crucial to maintaining seamless operations and ensuring business continuity. Leveraging my extensive background in networking and digital transformation, I have honed three distinct paths to quickly identify and resolve root causes of technical issues. Whether it’s a simple network hiccup or a complex authentication … Read more
The CrowdStrike outage on July 19, 2024, which caused widespread disruptions across various industries, offers important lessons for DevOps professionals. This incident underscores the need for a more mindful and deliberate approach to software development, deployment, and overall IT operations. Here’s how slowing down can benefit DevOps practices, leading to more resilient and reliable systems. … Read more
Tmux is a powerful terminal multiplexer that allows you to manage multiple terminal sessions within a single window. It’s particularly useful for remote work and development environments, as it enables you to run and switch between multiple applications in one terminal. For users running Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL2) with an Ubuntu distribution, Tmux … Read more
As a DevOps engineer, managing a plethora of information, scripts, configurations, and best practices is part of your daily routine. Finding an efficient and effective note-taking system can streamline your workflow and enhance your productivity. By combining the powerful features of Obsidian with the structured methodology of Zettelkasten, you can create an ideal note-taking system … Read more
Single Sign-On (SSO) is a crucial feature for many applications, enabling users to log in with a single set of credentials across multiple systems. However, SSO integration can sometimes encounter issues, such as the “invalid client secret” error. In this guide, we’ll walk through using Docker logs to troubleshoot this specific SSO issue and resolve … Read more
Docker is an essential tool in modern software development, enabling developers to create, deploy, and run applications inside containers. Containers are lightweight, portable, and provide consistent environments, making them ideal for development and production. Sometimes, you need to interact with a running Docker container to troubleshoot issues or retrieve information, such as environment variables. This … Read more
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Kubernetes, the de facto orchestration system for containerized applications, offers robust solutions for managing storage through Persistent Volumes (PVs) and Persistent Volume Claims (PVCs). These resources ensure that storage persists beyond the lifecycle of individual pods, but managing them, especially cleaning up “Released” PVs and PVCs, can become a daunting task as your cluster grows. … Read more