devops Archives - Page 12 of 28

Stop the Symlink Madness: Managing Java and Python Versions with update-alternatives

May 3, 2026

Ditch the manual symlinking. This guide shows you how to use Linux update-alternatives to master version management for Java, Python, and GCC in production.

Database

Migrating MySQL to PostgreSQL with pgLoader: A 2 AM Survival Guide

May 3, 2026

Migrating a production database at 2 AM is stressful. This guide shows you how to use pgLoader to automate MySQL to PostgreSQL transitions, fix data type mismatches, and resolve 'zero-date' errors.

Database

PostgreSQL Logical Replication: Selective Data Sync Without Downtime (6-Month Production Review)

May 3, 2026

A 6-month production review of PostgreSQL Logical Replication. Learn how to offload 40% of database load, handle selective syncing, and avoid common schema and disk space pitfalls.

DevOps

Distributed Tracing with Jaeger and Docker: A Field Guide for Microservices

May 3, 2026

Ditch the guesswork. This guide shows you how to implement Distributed Tracing with Jaeger and Docker, move to OpenTelemetry, and manage production-scale traffic based on real-world engineering experience.

DevOps

Stop Copy-Pasting Your Infrastructure: A Practical Guide to Terragrunt

May 2, 2026

Stop wrestling with redundant Terraform files. Discover how Terragrunt keeps your IaC clean, manages complex dependencies, and automates multi-environment deployments.

Linux

Stop Using VMs: Master Distrobox for a Cleaner Linux Workflow

May 2, 2026

Ditch the heavy virtual machines. Learn how to run Arch, Fedora, and Kali Linux inside your terminal with full GUI support and native performance using Distrobox.

Security

Hardening JWT: Real-World Lessons from 6 Months in API Production

May 2, 2026

Practical JWT security lessons from 6 months in production. Learn why you should migrate to RS256, how to handle revocation with Redis, and how to stop 'none' algorithm attacks.

Database

How to Configure PgBouncer for High-Performance PostgreSQL Production Environments

May 2, 2026

Learn how to solve PostgreSQL connection bottlenecks in production using PgBouncer. This guide covers the process-per-connection model, setting up transaction pooling, and production best practices for high-traffic apps.

DevOps

Stop the Template Madness: A Practical Guide to Kustomize

May 2, 2026

Stop fighting 1,000-line Helm templates. Learn how to simplify your Kubernetes deployments using Kustomize's native, template-free patching mechanism for dev, staging, and prod.

Security

Securing Your Software Supply Chain: A Practical Guide to Syft and Grype

May 2, 2026

Master software supply chain security with Syft and Grype. Learn how to generate verifiable SBOMs and automate vulnerability scanning for all your third-party dependencies.