Introduction Hey there, DevOps enthusiasts! Amartya here. If you've been diving into the world of DevOps and automation, you've probably heard the names Terraform and Ansible thrown around a lot. Both are powerful tools that can make your life easier, but they serve different purposes and work in different ways. In this blog,...
Introduction: Why Containers Matter Hey there! If you've been in the tech world lately, you've probably heard the buzz around containers and Docker. But what's the big deal? Well, before containers, developers faced the classic problem: "It works on my machine!" This frustrating reality led to countless hours debugging environment issues rather than...
Introduction Infrastructure as Code (IaC) has revolutionized how organizations deploy and manage their infrastructure. In the IaC landscape, Terraform has long been the dominant player, allowing teams to define infrastructure using declarative configuration files. However, a significant shift occurred in 2023 when OpenTofu emerged as an open-source alternative. This fork of Terraform's codebase...
Introduction: Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) is one of the most versatile and widely used storage solutions in the cloud. One of its standout features is versioning, which allows you to preserve, retrieve, and restore every version of every object stored in your bucket. This feature is particularly useful for data protection, accidental...
If you are preparing for an AWS interview, here are some important questions on Compute Services. These questions will help you explore the core aspects of AWS Compute services, with a focus on cost optimization, security, scalability, and service-specific use cases. 1. Explain the difference between Amazon EC2 and AWS Lambda. Answer: 2....
Introduction: When DevOps Met Security Remember when security was that thing teams dealt with right before deployment? Those days are long gone! In today's digital landscape, where data breaches make headlines weekly and cyber threats evolve faster than fashion trends, security can't be an afterthought anymore. Enter DevSecOps – the glow-up that DevOps...
Introduction: Why Git and Automation Matter In today's fast-paced development world, effective version control and automated deployments aren't just nice-to-haves—they're essential tools in every developer's arsenal. Whether you're a seasoned DevOps engineer or just starting your journey, understanding Git and GitLab Runner can transform your workflow and boost your team's productivity. At DevOps...
Introduction In today's complex IT environments, effective monitoring is no longer optional—it's essential. Datadog has emerged as one of the leading monitoring and observability platforms, providing comprehensive visibility across your entire technology stack. Whether you're managing cloud infrastructure, containerized applications, or hybrid environments, Datadog offers powerful tools to track performance, identify issues, and...
Introduction Amazon Web Services (AWS) offers Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3), a cloud storage service. S3 is ideal for data lakes, websites, backups and even organizational backups because it can store and retrieve boundless amounts of data. As an object storage system, S3 keeps data under buckets, the largest unit of data storage,...
Linux continues to dominate server environments, cloud infrastructure, and DevOps workflows in 2025. Whether you're a seasoned system administrator or just starting your journey with this powerful operating system, mastering essential Linux commands is crucial for productivity and efficiency. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore the most frequently used Linux commands that remain...
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