Learn to run DeepSeek AI models on Windows PC using Ollama! Free setup in 2 minutes – install Ollama, choose your model size (1.5B to 14B), and start exploring AI capabilities today Requirements Before we begin, make sure you have the following: Step 1: Install Ollama Step 2: Available DeepSeek Models Ollama provides access to…
Automation is key to maintaining efficient and scalable systems in today’s infrastructure landscape. This guide will walk you through automating VM deployment on Proxmox using Terraform, enabling you to manage your infrastructure as code. Proxmox Virtual Environment (Proxmox VE) is a powerful open-source virtualization platform. When combined with Terraform, we can automate the creation and…
Looking for an easy way to set up your own HomeLab? In this guide, I’ll walk you through the process of installing and configuring CasaOS on Ubuntu 24.04. This setup is perfect for anyone looking to create an affordable yet powerful home server solution, and it can be done with hardware costing around $100. Requirements…
Horizontal Pod Autoscaler (HPA) is a powerful feature in Kubernetes that automatically adjusts the number of pod replicas based on resource utilization. In this guide, we’ll walk through setting up and experimenting with HPA in a Kubernetes environment. Before we begin, make sure you have the following set up on your computer: If you haven’t…
Kubernetes Secrets are essential for managing sensitive information in your cluster. This guide will walk you through the process of setting up and using Secrets in Kubernetes, ensuring your sensitive data remains secure and easily manageable. When deploying applications in Kubernetes, you often need to pass sensitive information such as passwords, API keys, or tokens….
As a Site Reliability Engineer with 17 years of experience, I’ve seen firsthand how crucial proper resource management is in Kubernetes environments. Today, we’re diving deep into setting resource requests and limits in Kubernetes – a fundamental skill for any SRE or DevOps engineer working with container orchestration. Understanding Kubernetes Resource Management Before we jump…
Pods are the smallest deployable units in Kubernetes, capable of hosting one or more containers. While directly creating Pods isn’t typically the recommended approach for production deployments, understanding how to work with Pods is fundamental to grasping Kubernetes concepts. Kubernetes has become the de facto standard for container orchestration, but getting started can be intimidating….
Docker commit is a powerful technique for transforming container modifications into new, customized images. This guide demonstrates leveraging a Makefile to streamline the Docker image creation process. Why Use Docker Commit? Step-by-Step Guide Using Makefile 1. Create Initial Container Create the base container using the Makefile: 2. Enter and Modify Container Access the container and…
Running Windows in a Docker container might sound like a complex task, but it’s perfectly achievable with the right tools and a clear guide. This blog post will walk you through the entire process, ensuring you have a Windows environment up and running in a Docker container in no time. Plus, if you’re new to…
Containerizing and encapsulating your application within a container has changed the software development, deployment, and management landscape. This approach ensures seamless functionality across various environments, from development to production. But how do you effectively containerize your application? This blog post will delve into the best practices for containerizing your application, ensuring success. Watch my video…