In the realm of DevOps, where collaboration, efficiency, and continuous improvement are paramount, the principles of Don Miguel Ruiz’s “The Four Agreements” can be surprisingly applicable and transformative. While originally intended as a personal code for living, these agreements can be adeptly adapted to professional environments, particularly in DevOps, to foster a culture of respect, … Read more
In the vast universe of software development, where the forces of creativity and innovation constantly battle against the dark specters of vulnerabilities and security threats, every DevOps engineer and developer needs a powerful ally. Enter Mend, the superhero tool designed to swoop in and save the day from the nefarious plots of cyber-villains lurking in … Read more
In the high-stakes arenas of space exploration and commercial aviation, where the margin for error is infinitesimally small, the checklist emerges not merely as a tool but as a pillar of operational success and reliability. This principle, deeply ingrained in the ethos of organizations like NASA and SpaceX, as well as in the aviation industry, … Read more
Creating a Kubernetes troubleshooting checklist is a great way to systematically address issues that may arise in your Kubernetes environment. This checklist can help you in you identify and resolve problems more efficiently. Here’s a comprehensive cheatsheet to guide you through troubleshooting Kubernetes: 1. Cluster Health Checks 2. Pod and Container Issues 3. Networking Troubleshooting … Read more
On my blog today, I’m excited to share a transformative career framework I recently discovered, dubbed “The Magic Loop,” originally presented by Ethan Evans which I read about over at Lenny’s Newsletter, a notable figure with an extensive career at Amazon. During his tenure, Ethan not only played a pivotal role in creating iconic services … Read more
In the words of the legendary cybernetic organism, “I need your clothes, your boots, and your Slack webhook URL.” Fear not; we’re not actually commandeering your attire. Instead, we’re embarking on a mission to ensure that not even a rogue T-1000 can sneak past your server monitors without you getting a Slack ping about it. … Read more
In the dynamic world of DevOps, where collaboration and communication are as crucial as the latest automation tool, the art of negotiation takes center stage. Enter Chris Voss, a former FBI hostage negotiator, whose strategies in “Never Split the Difference” can be just as effective in navigating the complexities of DevOps environments as they are … Read more
In the grand tapestry of software development, where the warp of speed meets the weft of quality, there exists a philosophy, not unlike that of Charlie Munger’s, that champions a disciplined, insightful approach to the DevOps landscape. Imagine, if you will, a world where Munger’s investment checklist intertwines with the principles of DevOps, narrated with … Read more
In today’s cloud-centric world, managing AWS EC2 instances efficiently is paramount for DevOps engineers and system administrators. To streamline this process, I’ve developed a versatile Python script that not only simplifies listing and managing EC2 instances but also introduces a user-friendly way to filter and access your instances directly. This guide will walk you through … Read more
Managing backups for Amazon EC2 instances is a crucial task for any system administrator or DevOps engineer. Regular backups ensure that critical data is not lost in the event of an instance failure, accidental deletion, or other disasters. In this article, we’ll explore how to automate the backup process for EC2 instances using Python, leveraging … Read more