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Featured image of post Got Automated Tests? Stick with Container-Friendly Software
DevOps Automation SaaS

Got Automated Tests? Stick with Container-Friendly Software

Why container-friendly software is crucial for CI/CD, and how to handle non-containerizable SaaS in automated testing pipelines

Feb 19, 2025
7 minute read
Featured image of post A Comparison of Managed Kubernetes Providers Without Egress Fees
Cloud Architecture Automation Cloud Financial Management

A Comparison of Managed Kubernetes Providers Without Egress Fees

Compares the different providers, focusing on costs, features, and regional availability to help you find the best alternative to major hyperscalers.

Oct 27, 2024
8 minute read
Featured image of post Load Balancing SSH or Other TCP Connections? Preserve Client IP Addresses with One of These Tools
Security Cloud Architecture

Load Balancing SSH or Other TCP Connections? Preserve Client IP Addresses with One of These Tools

Learn how to preserve client IP addresses for SSH and other TCP connections with tools like go-mmproxy, mmproxy, and TPROXY without losing them at the load balancer

Sep 07, 2024
8 minute read
Featured image of post Having Trouble Logging into Sites Protected with Cloudflare?
Security

Having Trouble Logging into Sites Protected with Cloudflare?

Exploring the frustrations and inconsistencies of Cloudflare's Turnstile, with real-world examples and potential solutions.

Jul 02, 2024
4 minute read
Featured image of post The Hidden Costs of Cloud Egress Fees: Finding a Better Alternative
Cloud Financial Management

The Hidden Costs of Cloud Egress Fees: Finding a Better Alternative

Examines the impact of egress fees by major cloud providers, discusses Cloudflare's Bandwidth Alliance, and highlights a cost-effective alternative for working with third-party data services.

Jun 25, 2024
5 minute read
Featured image of post Moving Terraform State from OpenStack Swift to GitLab
Cloud Architecture Automation

Moving Terraform State from OpenStack Swift to GitLab

Explore the migration of Terraform state from OpenStack Swift to GitLab, detailing step-by-step procedures and considerations for seamless infrastructure as code management.

Jan 09, 2023
5 minute read
Featured image of post Setting Deployment Environments' Terraform State Backends with Environment Variables
Cloud Architecture Automation

Setting Deployment Environments' Terraform State Backends with Environment Variables

Learn how to configure Terraform state backends using environment variables to manage environments efficiently. This guide covers best practices, implementation steps, and benefits for streamlined infrastructure as code workflows.

Dec 12, 2022
4 minute read
Featured image of post Protecting your cloud networks with WireGuard VPN and Ansible
Security Automation

Protecting your cloud networks with WireGuard VPN and Ansible

Discover how to enhance cloud network security using WireGuard and Ansible. This guide provides practical insights into setup, configuration, and automation, empowering you to implement robust VPN solutions efficiently.

Jul 24, 2020
7 minute read
Featured image of post Does your Drupal hosting company lack native Composer support?
Automation DevOps Platforms as a Service (PaaS)

Does your Drupal hosting company lack native Composer support?

Explore the challenges and solutions for Drupal hosting providers lacking Composer support. Learn strategies and considerations to manage dependencies effectively in Composer-based Drupal projects, ensuring seamless development and deployment workflows.

Mar 12, 2020
2 minute read
Featured image of post Aegir 5 is coming, and not just for Drupal!
Automation DevOps Platforms as a Service (PaaS)

Aegir 5 is coming, and not just for Drupal!

Get ready for Aegir 5! Explore the latest features, improvements, and enhancements coming to the Aegir hosting platform. Learn how these updates will streamline your site management and deployment workflows.

Mar 10, 2020
2 minute read
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