In today’s fast-paced cloud-driven world, efficient IT automation is crucial for businesses, especially outsourcing companies managing diverse infrastructures. Ansible, a popular automation tool, relies on an inventory—a list of nodes (servers)—to execute automation tasks. But did you know there are two main types of Ansible inventories? Let’s break down static and dynamic inventories, and see […]
Table of Contents Introduction In today’s fast-paced software development landscape, the ability to deliver high-quality applications quickly and reliably has become a competitive necessity. AWS DevOps and CI/CD pipelines represent the backbone of modern software delivery, enabling organizations to transform their development processes from manual, error-prone workflows to automated, scalable systems. The architecture diagram above […]
Kubernetes has revolutionized how we deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications. At its core, Kubernetes operates through a sophisticated ecosystem of interconnected components, each serving a specific purpose in the orchestration process. Understanding these components is crucial for anyone working with modern container deployments. The Heart of Kubernetes: Core Components Explained Control Plane Components kubectl: […]
Building an app that can handle massive user growth requires strategic planning and the right architectural decisions. Here’s your roadmap to scalability success. The Challenge of Scale Growing from your first user to your millionth is one of the most exciting yet challenging journeys in tech. Every successful app eventually faces the same critical question: […]
Practicing Terraform locally offers several advantages, especially for those who are new to infrastructure as code (IaC) or want to experiment without incurring cloud costs. Here are some key benefits: Before diving into Terraform configurations, let’s start by setting up a local Kubernetes cluster using kind (Kubernetes IN Docker). This will provide the foundation for […]
Monitoring is key for understanding your application performance, availability, and potential bottleneck. With Prometheus and Grafana you can monitor your infrastructure performance, resource usage, and overall health of your EKS cluster. In this guide, you’ll learn how to monitor a microservice Kubernetes cluster metrics and visualize Data. Pre-requisite Ensure the following prerequisites are in place […]
oDesk Team n8n Setup Service: Enterprise Automation for Teams Without Enterprise Resources In today’s competitive business landscape, automation isn’t just a luxury—it’s a strategic necessity. However, many technical teams find themselves caught between inadequate no-code solutions and enterprise platforms with prohibitive pricing structures. This is precisely the gap our n8n setup service at oDesk addresses. […]
Despite the evident evolution of the software industry, many enterprises continue deploying testing practices that require intensive time and effort, while also facing increased pressure to do more and work faster. I like to call this phenomenon “scattered islands,” as it describes the disconnect in maturity and capability across the testing landscape. The key differentiator here […]
An overview of CI/CD and DevOps When it comes to software development, there are a variety of ideologies, practices, and workflows that can be applied. The aim for all software development teams is to be as efficient as possible and deliver a high-quality final product. Both DevOps and CI/CD (Continuous integration/continuous delivery) aim to do […]
The midmarket space has always been prime for innovation and opportunity. In the DevSecOps space, that is no different. If you look at this report or others about DevSecOps markets, two things stand out: The market is expected to explode to $14 billion by 2026 from today’s nominal $2 billion. The biggest driver of the increase is the rise […]