Creating a Self-Hosted Kubernetes Cluster on Proxmox with Taikun CloudWorks using Terraform
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Introduction In this blog post, we’ll walk through the process of creating a Kubernetes cluster on Proxmox using Taikun CloudWorks and Terraform. We’ll leverage the Taikun Terraform provider to automate the deployment of a Kubernetes cluster on your Proxmox infrastructure. Let’s consider a scenario: Meet Sarah, a DevOps engineer at a rapidly growing tech startup. […]
Maximizing Cloud Investments with Cost Optimization and Observability
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Understanding an organization’s primary objectives is key to steering its course. While startups focus on customer expansion, larger businesses strive to boost margins.
Securing Infrastructure as Code: Best Practices for IaC Security
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Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is necessary for any modern software company or cloud service. Machine-readable definition files replace time-consuming manual procedures for managing and provisioning infrastructure resources by developers and operations teams. IaC increases flexibility, scalability, and repeatability but poses new security risks.
Comparing Top Infrastructure as Code Tools: Terraform vs. CloudFormation vs. Ansible
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According to the study by Emergent Research, the infrastructure as code market size was USD 0.64 Billion in 2021 and is projected to exhibit a CAGR of 24.0% over the forecast time frame. The need for improved efficiency of corporate processes is a key element propelling revenue development in the infrastructure as a code industry. As software systems get more complicated and sophisticated, new technical methods are necessary.
Best Practices for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Implementation
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Now more than ever, businesses of all sizes are seeing the benefits of IaC’s ability to automate infrastructure deployment, including decreased operational expenses and increased dependability. However, to put IaC into practice effectively, one must thoroughly comprehend its fundamental concepts and be willing to adhere to best practices.
Building an Effective Logging Strategy for Infrastructure Monitoring
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Infrastructure monitoring is crucial for preventing problems from worsening, maintaining peak performance, and satisfying compliance mandates. Logging is the backbone of every reliable infrastructure monitoring solution.
Choosing the Right Monitoring Tools for Application Performance
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Within the context of the modern digital world, the performance of apps is an essential factor in providing a fluid user experience. As organizations grow more dependent on software programs to run their operation, it is crucial to monitor the performance of applications and detect any possible bottlenecks or concerns. However, picking the appropriate solution can be challenging because of such a wide variety of monitoring software on the market. This article offers a complete examination of elements to consider when choosing monitoring tools for application performance, as well as an explanation of how Taikun can aid you in making an educated selection.
The Ultimate Guide to Observability in Modern IT Environments
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86% of respondents name technological obstacles as a barrier to observability adoption. These technological issues include poor legacy tools, a lack of platform alternatives, worries about open-source tools, and tool fragmentation. However, as these settings get more complex, the insights gained from conventional monitoring system performance and troubleshooting methods become insufficient. Here, the concept of observability becomes important! This blog will explore observability, why it matters, and how it can transform today’s IT infrastructure.