Introduction HAProxy is one of the most popular open-source software that is used for functionalities like, Software load balancer – as a load balancer it distributes the incoming traffic to various servers. High Availability – HAProxy or High Availability Proxy can provide high availability by providing a single user interface where multiple servers are serving […]
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Introduction Docker, Docker Compose, and Docker Swarm: three products come under the umbrella of Docker, Inc. Selecting the right one, however, demands a clear understanding of their distinct strengths and limitations. This guide explains each of these tools and dissects each tool’s suitability for various use cases. Docker Docker is one of the products of
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Introduction In the cloud-native landscape, containers and container orchestration platforms play a crucial role. Container Orchestration platforms manage containerized applications. Amazon Web Services (AWS) offers two major options for container orchestration which are Elastic Container Service (ECS) and Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS). In this article we will dissect the core of each platform, revealing their
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Introduction Linux User and Group management is one of the most crucial parts of Linux machine usage. Navigating the Linux command line can feel like cracking a code, especially when it comes to managing those mysterious things called users and groups. Fear not, fellow adventurers, this is a simple guide for you to understand Linux
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Introduction Kubernetes is the leading open-source container orchestration tool in today’s market (as of 16th Feb 2023) that is used to automate deployment, scaling, management, etc. Speaking about the working of Kubernetes, fundamentally it is an API-driven system. Kubernetes uses API to manage containerized workloads. This API-driven approach allows us to define/deploy/manage deployable components as
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Introduction ELK stack or Elastic stack is a popular monitoring tool. It is the combination of 3 open-source software: Elasticsearch, Logstash & Kibana. ELK stack is popular for its log management & analysis capability, observability, etc. ELK stack can collect, store & analyze logs, and metrics data in real time. Elasticsearch – It is the
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Introduction Kubernetes is a container orchestration platform that allows you to deploy and manage containerized applications at scale. To understand the workings of a Kubernetes cluster deeply we must understand how networking works inside the cluster. Kubernetes networking is the invisible glue that holds your containerized applications together. In this article, we will discuss how
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What is software testing? Software testing is the process of evaluating a software product to find errors or defects. It is an important part of the software development life cycle (SDLC) and helps to ensure that the software meets its requirements and is ready for use. Types of software testing There are many different types
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Introduction Jenkins is an open-source automation server that helps you automate the build, test, and deployment of your software. One of the most important aspects of Jenkins is user authentication. By default, Jenkins uses a built-in user database to store user credentials. However, you can also configure Jenkins to use LDAP for user authentication. LDAP
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Introduction As software development and delivery processes become more complex, the need for a centralized repository to manage software artifacts has become increasingly important. JFrog Artifactory is a universal repository manager which helps us to manage, store, and distribute software artifacts. Artifactory is used by a wide range of organizations, from small companies to large
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