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IaC – What it is, and Why it Matters
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) refers to the practice of managing and provisioning IT infrastructure through code rather than through manual processes. With IaC, infrastructure configurations—such as servers, networks, databases, and security settings—are written in machine-readable code and stored in version-controlled repositories. This approach enables the automation of infrastructure management, which is both repeatable and consistent,…
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Containers & Orchestration
Container orchestration refers to the automated management of containerized applications across clusters of machines. It involves processes like deployment, scaling, load balancing, and networking, ensuring that containers run efficiently in distributed environments. The goal is to abstract away the complexities of handling multiple containers and their interdependencies, enabling seamless deployment and operation at scale.
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DevOps and SDLC; an Ecosystem of Quality & Delivery Excellence
DevOps has become a critical component in the software development lifecycle (SDLC) by bridging the gap between development and operations teams. Traditionally, these two groups operated in silos, which led to inefficiencies, delayed releases, and increased risk of failure. DevOps fosters collaboration and integration, enabling both teams to work together throughout the lifecycle. By automating…
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Back Up and Running in Cloud Native
Finally had the time to rebuild and refresh the blog site. mekena.io in now full Cloud Native running in AWS (has always been, however in a more traditional server-based installation). The recent migration included an AWS Lightsail service that provides various bundles of OS/applications, which in my case is WordPress running on Linux. Various tiers…
