Legislative changes
Legislative changes Digital legislation developments are shaking up the tech sector. Data privacy and environmental demands are gaining ground across the globe. CIOs, CTOs and executives must stay informed about essential legislative changes like data storage regulations, sustainability initiatives, and cybersecurity laws. The position of CIOs and CTOs has evolved tremendously. Their roles have […]
Tips for Kubernetes cost optimization
Within modern cloud computing and container orchestration, Kubernetes has become of great importance for managing, deploying, and scaling applications. However, along with its numerous advantages, Kubernetes can also lead to increased operational costs if not managed efficiently. In this blog, we’ll discuss some tips and best practices for optimizing costs when using Kubernetes, focusing on […]
Simplifying IT operations: Examples for CTOs and CIOs to boost efficiency
The IT landscape within most organizations has evolved into a labyrinth of intricate systems and applications. While new technologies integrate, older systems persist, fostering a system that gives inefficiencies, escalating costs, and heightened security vulnerabilities. For CTOs and CIOs, the challenge lies in simplifying this ecosystem without disrupting day-to-day operations. Understanding the challenge The IT […]
Prioritizing IT concerns: Capacity vs. core focus
Businesses are constantly faced with the dilemma of balancing their IT capacity needs with their core business functions. The technology landscape demands that companies have the right IT infrastructure and resources to support their operations. However, it’s equally important to stay focused on their core competencies to remain competitive. In the midst of an already […]
150 blogs later
A couple of weeks ago I scrolled through my articles and found out that I published nearly 150 of them. I am really proud of this! I might not be the best writer in the world (it will take some extra time to beat Stephen King, Joanne Rowling and Tom Clancy 😉 but I enjoy […]
Disruptive innovation with LOKI
Redefining OpenStack and Kubernetes integration in LOKI In recent months, I dove into the myriad of use cases that revolve around LOKI. LOKI is a combination of Linux, OpenStack, Kubernetes, and open-source infrastructure technologies. What makes LOKI so intriguing, is its capacity to empower engineers to explore fresh avenues of technology adoption, setting their solutions […]
Deploying and exposing a Node.js application on Kubernetes
In this tutorial, we will walk through the process of deploying a simple “Hello World” Node.js application on a Kubernetes cluster. Kubernetes is a powerful container orchestration platform that helps manage and scale containerized applications. Prerequisites Create the Node.js Application: For this tutorial, we’ll create a simple Node.js application that responds with “Hello, Kubernetes!” when […]
How monitoring works in Kubernetes?
Monitoring in Kubernetes involves observing and collecting data about the health, performance, and resource utilization of your cluster, nodes, pods, and containers. There are various tools available for monitoring Kubernetes applications, and one popular choice is Prometheus along with Grafana for visualization. In this tutorial, I’ll guide you through setting up monitoring for a simple […]
Getting started with Kubernetes
In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, containerization has become a cornerstone of modern application development and deployment. Kubernetes, often abbreviated as K8s, has emerged as a leading container orchestration platform that empowers developers to efficiently manage, scale, and deploy containerized applications. In this tutorial, we’ll delve into the basics of Kubernetes and provide step-by-step instructions […]
OpenStack installation on Ubuntu
Quickly install OpenStack with DevStack on an Ubuntu 22.04 machine The objective of this workshop is to install a personal OpenStack lab on a single PC, running Ubuntu Server 22.04. We will install OpenStack, start a virtual machine, and enter the virtual machine over SSH. Next, we download an image from the internet and […]
