Containers
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Docker Stop All Containers in 3 Ways
If you are working with Docker for the first time or starting to run multiple docker containers on a single host or across multiple hosts, you are probably starting to manage the hosts and running into just day-to-day housekeeping items…
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Aptakube is the Best Lens Alternative Right Now
I am a big nerd when it comes to trying out different tools and new utilities for managing things. I think all of us in IT and DevOps are guilty of always looking for something better and the “next big…
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Docker Dashboard: New Tool Let’s You See Containers Across Multiple Hosts
I have been searching for something that would give me a quick view of ALL of my containers in a simple dashboard and give me the ability to do a few things like search for specific containers quickly, see IP…
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Kube node metrics with Netdata Kubernetes monitoring
If you are running a Kubernetes cluster, you will no doubt agree that monitoring is pretty high on the list of things you need to do to make sure things are healthy and happy in the cluster. I have written…
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Pihole Docker Swarm Configuration with Nginx Proxy Manager
As you guys know, I have been a huge proponent of Docker Swarm. I think it is still a very viable option as a middle ground between standalone Docker hosts and Kubernetes when you need more availability than a single…
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FluxCD How to Modify Kustomize Image Tag
One of the coolest things that you can do with FluxCD and using Flux for GitOps is modifying your Kustomize image tag so that you can keep your pods updated with the latest releases. Let’s take a look at FluxCD…
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CRICTL Kubernetes Command Line Tool for Troubleshooting
CRICTL is not a command that you may have heard about when working with Kubernetes, but it is a really great utility to troubleshoot your Kubernetes cluster at the container runtime level. It provides a direct line of sight to…
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Traefik with ACME in Kubernetes with LetsEncrypt Certificates
One of the very cool things you can do with your Kubernetes cluster is have automated SSL certificates on your services. This makes managing SSL certificates extremely easy compared to manual methods using other means. However, setup in Kubernetes can…
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How to Check if Kubernetes Ingress Worked with Traefik
There are many different components with a working Kubernetes installation. However, one of the most important when it comes to getting traffic into your Kubernetes and serving out application is the Kubernetes ingress. However, if you have implemented the Kubernetes…
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Kubernetes Home Lab with Microk8s, Microceph, and Portainer
As you guys know I have been exploring what I think are really great setups from a standpoint of a home lab and also for learning purposes in production. Recently, I explored how viable it was to run a Docker…