Are you ready to dive into the world of Arch Linux? In this comprehensive guide, I’ll walk you through installing Arch Linux in a Proxmox virtual environment, complete with a GNOME desktop environment. Whether you’re a Linux enthusiast or just starting, this tutorial will help you create a fully functional Arch Linux system. https://youtu.be/qvV52fE4f3E Requirements…
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…
Hello, fellow tech enthusiasts! Today, I’m excited to share a powerful automation solution that will revolutionize how you manage virtual machines in Proxmox using Terraform and Cloud-Init. This tutorial will walk you through configuring Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for your Proxmox environment, making VM deployment a breeze. What We’ll Achieve In this tutorial, you’ll learn…
Introduction In this guide, I’ll walk you through the process of installing Windows 11 on Proxmox, a powerful virtualization platform. Whether you’re setting up a homelab or need a Windows environment, this step-by-step tutorial will help you achieve a smooth installation. Requirements Required Downloads Recommended Hardware Step-by-Step Installation 1. Prepare ISO Files Upload both the…
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….
In this section, I’ll guide you through each step of setting up ConfigMaps in Kubernetes using the provided Make commands. This breakdown will clarify the process and demonstrate how to manage configurations effectively. Before we begin, make sure you have the following set up on your computer: If you haven’t installed these tools yet, don’t…
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….
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…