Summary of AWS Application Integration services circa Feb 2019
In preparation for the AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, I read up on all the AWS Application Integration services, summarised each in my own words..
Summary of AWS Analytics services circa Feb 2019
In preparation for the AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, I read up on all the AWS Analytics services, summarised each in my own words..
Building a ‘free’ AWS site-to-site VPN using OpenVPN and EdgeRouter X
Create a free/cheap basic site-to-site VPN between your AWS VPC and your on-premises network using OpenVPN
The Phoenix Project - A DevOps Allegory
Kubernetes design for self-hosting on public cloud
You’re a self-hoster, but you’re over managing your own hardware? You want to learn Kubernetes? This cookbook is for you!
A simple, free, load balancer for your Kubernetes Cluster
Work around expensive cloud provider load balancer options with a simple, haproxy/webhook-based solution
Why I chose Kubernetes over Docker Swarm
In Funky Penguin’s Geek Cookbook - Kubernetes Start, I introduced Kubernetes concepts with an explanation of why I chose Kubernetes for running cloud workloads:
Using a MQTT broker with LetsEncrypt SSL and HomeAssistant or DAFANG CFW
After setting up my MQTT Broker in Kubernetes on GKE, I needed to connect my Home Assistant to it, as well as my Xiaomi DaFang/XiaoFang custom-firmware-enabled IP cameras.
Kubernetes ConfigMap keys have to match subpaths
Your configmap is showing up, not as file named for your subpath, but as a directory? Here’s why…
Beware the hidden newlines in Kubernetes secrets
When creating secrets for Kubernetes, always use echo -n to create the files you intend to import as secrets using kubectl create secret