Introduction — Why run Jenkins on Kubernetes? If you’ve been running Jenkins on a VM or a single server, you know the pain when that server goes down: builds stop, history disappears, and everyone looks at you. Running Jenkins on Kubernetes gives you the flexibility to manage lifecycle, scale agents, and treat Jenkins as another … Read more
🚀 Introduction Let’s be honest — YAML started as a blessing and became a curse.From indentation nightmares to complex CRDs spanning hundreds of lines, Kubernetes YAML often feels more like programming in pain than declaring infrastructure. But a quiet revolution is happening.Developers and platform engineers are beginning to move beyond YAML, adopting declarative APIs, domain-specific … Read more
The day I realized how powerful AI in DevOps workflows could be It started with a 2 a.m. Slack alert.Our Kubernetes deployment had failed—again. I was half-asleep, ready to debug another YAML nightmare, when I saw something new in the thread: “I’ve analyzed the last five pipeline runs. The error seems related to a version … Read more
✈️ Introduction In high-security environments — defense, pharma, and banking — DevOps pipelines often run in air-gapped networks where internet access is restricted or completely blocked. Yet these organizations still need continuous integration, delivery, and container management with the same speed and compliance as open environments. So the question is: 💭 Can you build a … Read more
💡 Introduction When teams talk about migrating from Jenkins to ArgoCD, they often discuss the tools, not the transformation. You’ll find plenty of “how to install” guides — but almost no one writes about what really happens when you shift from pipelines to GitOps. In this blog, I’ll share real migration lessons learned during a … Read more
DevOps isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a culture and set of practices that bring development and operations teams together for faster, more reliable software delivery. With dozens of tools available, knowing which tool fits where in the DevOps lifecycle is critical. Let’s explore each phase in the DevOps pipeline with the most popular tools you can … Read more
In the fast-paced world of DevOps, optimizing Docker images is crucial for ensuring efficient, secure, and rapid deployments. Bloated images can lead to longer build times, increased attack surfaces, and unnecessary resource consumption. Here’s a comprehensive guide to refining your Docker images, making them leaner and more secure. 1. 🏗️ Utilize Multi-Stage Builds Multi-stage builds … Read more
In the world of Kubernetes, things move fast. Pods get replaced, volumes come and go, and configurations change in the blink of an eye. Amid this chaos, one thing remains critical — backup and disaster recovery (DR). 🚨 Let’s dive into the essential 20% you need to master to protect your Kubernetes environments from catastrophic … Read more
Kubernetes has become the gold standard in container orchestration — but with great power comes great complexity! 😅 Whether you’re just starting your journey or polishing your cluster game, this guide breaks down everything you need to know to thrive in the world of K8s. 📌 Why Kubernetes is Essential Kubernetes, originally created by Google … Read more
Terraform is a powerful Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tool, but managing its state effectively is crucial for seamless operations. In this blog, we’ll dive into Terraform state management, exploring best practices, challenges, and solutions. 🏷️ 🌟 What is Terraform State? Terraform uses a state file to keep track of your infrastructure’s current configuration. This file … Read more