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Kubernetes Manifests
Kubernetes has become the de facto standard for container orchestration, providing a robust platform for deploying, scaling, and managing containerized applications. Central to Kubernetes operations are manifests, which are configuration files that define the desired state of your applications and the Kubernetes resources they use. This article delves into what Kubernetes manifests are, why they…
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Kubernetes Objects: The Building Blocks of Your Cluster
In Kubernetes, the term objects refers to persistent entities that represent the state of your cluster. These are sometimes called API resources or Kubernetes resources. They are defined in YAML or JSON format and are submitted to the Kubernetes API server to create, update, or delete resources within the cluster. Key Kubernetes Objects 1. Pod…
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The Container Runtime Interface (CRI)
Evolution of CRI Initially, Kubernetes was tightly coupled with Docker as its container runtime. However, to promote flexibility and support a broader ecosystem of container runtimes, Kubernetes introduced the Container Runtime Interface (CRI) in version 1.5. CRI is a plugin interface that enables Kubernetes to use various container runtimes interchangeably. Benefits of CRI Popular Kubernetes…
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Understanding the Main Kubernetes Components
Kubernetes has emerged as the de facto standard for container orchestration, enabling developers and IT operations teams to deploy, scale, and manage containerized applications efficiently. To fully leverage Kubernetes, it’s essential to understand its core components and how they interact within the cluster architecture. This article delves into the main Kubernetes components, providing a comprehensive…
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How to Debug Pods in Kubernetes
Debugging pods in Kubernetes can be done using several methods, including kubectl exec, kubectl logs, and the more powerful kubectl debug. These tools help you investigate application issues, environment misconfigurations, or even pod crashes. Here’s a quick overview of each method, followed by a more detailed explanation of ephemeral containers, which are key to advanced…
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From Development to Production: Exploring K3d and K3s for Kubernetes Deployment
The difference between k3s and k3d. K3s and k3d are related but serve different purposes: K3s: K3d: Key differences: In essence, k3d is a tool that makes it easy to run k3s clusters locally in Docker, primarily for development purposes. K3s itself is the actual Kubernetes distribution that can be used in various environments, including…
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Mastering AWS Security Hub: A Comprehensive Guide
Article 4: Advanced Customization in AWS Security Hub: Insights, Automation, and Third-Party Integrations In our previous articles, we covered the basics of AWS Security Hub, its integrations with other AWS services, and how to set it up in a multi-account environment. Now, we’ll delve into advanced customization options that allow you to tailor Security Hub…
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Connecting Two Internal VPCs in Different AWS Accounts
In modern cloud architectures, it’s common to have multiple AWS accounts, each serving different environments or departments. Often, these environments need to communicate securely and efficiently. Connecting two internal Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs) across different AWS accounts can be a crucial requirement for achieving seamless communication between isolated environments. This article will guide you through…
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Mastering AWS Security Hub: A Comprehensive Guide
Article 3: Setting Up AWS Security Hub in a Multi-Account Environment In the previous articles, we introduced AWS Security Hub and explored its integration with other AWS services. Now, it’s time to dive into the practical side of things. In this article, we’ll guide you through the process of setting up AWS Security Hub in…
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Mastering AWS Security Hub: A Comprehensive Guide
Article 2: Integrating AWS Security Hub with Other AWS Services: Core Features and Capabilities In the first article of this series, we introduced AWS Security Hub, a centralized security management service that provides a comprehensive view of your AWS environment’s security. Now, let’s delve into how AWS Security Hub integrates with other AWS services and…