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 to create a robust Ubuntu desktop environment in your homelab? This guide will walk you through setting up Ubuntu Desktop 24.10 on Proxmox, creating the perfect foundation for your testing, development, and learning needs. Requirements Before we begin, make sure you have: Download Ubuntu Desktop ISO First, download the Ubuntu Desktop 24.10 AMD64 ISO…
Setting up a static IP address is a crucial task for any system administrator managing Ubuntu servers. Whether you’re running a home lab or managing production servers, having a consistent IP address ensures reliable network connectivity and easier server management. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the process of configuring a static IP address…
Are you facing package upgrade issues and storage space problems with your fresh Proxmox installation? In this guide, I’ll walk you through the essential steps to resolve these common challenges and optimize your Proxmox setup. Package Fix First, let’s address the package-related issues through the browser interface. Execute these commands in sequence: After making the…
Are you interested in setting up your own home lab but worried about the cost? Today, I’ll show you how to build a fully functional Proxmox home lab that won’t break the bank. With just $70-100 for storage and some basic hardware, you can create your own learning environment. Why You Need a Homelab Having…
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….