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Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) has revolutionized container management in Azure, offering a robust platform for running containerized applications. The latest addition to Azure’s suite of services, AKS Automatic, bridges the gap between infrastructure-oriented services and developer-focused platforms. Let’s delve into what AKS Automatic offers, how it can streamline your container management in Azure, and its…
Introduction In the realm of cybersecurity, zero-day vulnerabilities are the shadowy boogeymen lurking within our software, hardware, and cloud infrastructure. Like ticking timebombs, they remain undetected and unpatched, posing an imminent risk even to the most sophisticated organizations. As a senior cloud architect and DevSecOps security architect, I recognize the unique challenges zero-days bring to…
Kubernetes has revolutionized container orchestration, becoming an indispensable tool for modern DevOps practices. But navigating its functionalities requires familiarity with kubectl, the command-line interface that grants you control over your Kubernetes clusters. This comprehensive guide equips you with the knowledge to become a Kubernetes commander, wielding 50 essential kubectl commands like a pro. With clear…
The UK property market saw astronomical growth following the initial pandemic slowdown in 2020. However, as we move through 2023, signs are emerging that this rapid expansion may be cooling off. This article will examine the factors influencing today’s UK property market. Pandemic Rebound and Growth After a sharp decline in transactions during initial COVID-19…
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has become the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, as of today (3rd Sept, 2023) AWS offering 202 fully featured services from data centers globally. This article will provide a high-level overview of AWS infrastructure, core services, account creation, and platform access to help newcomers take their first steps…
Developing a scalable cloud-based application requires carefully evaluating a myriad of factors to select the optimal database solutions. The data storage layer has profound impacts on system performance, costs, and the ability to accommodate future growth. Unfortunately, the dizzying array of relational, NoSQL, distributed, and cloud databases leaves many engineers perplexed on how to make…
While Kubernetes excels at automating workload distribution, sometimes you need precise control over where your pods land. Taints and tolerations provide this, ensuring deployments align with your resource management, operational strategies, and cluster infrastructure. Let’s explore how they work and their transformative potential. Taints: The Node’s Mark of Rejection Taints are attributes applied to nodes…
What is Reverse Proxy? A reverse proxy is a type of server that usually sits on a private network behind the firewall and routes the requests from client to backend/web server. Usually, reverse proxies are introduced to help improve security, performance, and reliability. it facilitates the flow of network traffic. Reverse proxy acts as intermediary…
What is Kubernetes Ingress ? Kubernetes ingress is an API object that governs how external users access services running in a Kubernetes cluster. It defines the traffic routing rules like load balancing, SSL termination, path-based routing, protocol. It exposes HTTP and HTTPS routes from outside the cluster to services within the cluster. Kubernetes Ingress is…
Just wanted to share my personal thoughts about Changi Business Park and Canary Wharf. I worked in Changi Business Park, Singapore and currently working in Canary Wharf, London. Though I personally feel there are similarities in both places (or CBP going to be next Canary Wharf). Please note these are my personal views. And please…