Ways to free up disk space on Ubuntu Linux Servers
This post lists a few useful commands for inspecting disk usage and reclaiming free space in Ubuntu systems.
Clean Code Chapter 3: Functions Summary
Summary of the third chapter of the Clean Code book by Robert C. Martin.
This chapter focuses on functions and has guidelines on how to write clean, readable functions in source code.
Running PostgreSQL in Docker
In this article, I show you how to setup postgreSQL using Docker. You will also learn how to back up postgres databases and restore them.
Setting up PostgreSQL on Linux
Postgres is a popular open source enterprise-ready database management system.
In this post, I show how to install and configure it on Linux.
Amazon S3 – Object Storage
Amazon S3 is an Object Storage service and is one of the main building blocks of the AWS Cloud.
This article is an overview of some of its features.
Deploying a Django + Nginx application to a VPS with ansible
The article explains the steps for deploying a Django + Nginx application on an AWS Lightsail Virtual Private Server (VPS) with Docker and Ansible automation. This article will guide you through setting up a VPS instance, domain linking, server configuration with Ansible, securing the server, setting up SSL/TLS certificates, and finally, deploying the application. As part of the process, you’ll see how to run setup and deployment playbooks on a server, culminating in a live Django + Nginx project with HTTPS functionality.
On work and layoffs
I took a risk last year and pivoted from Development to DevOps work. Everything was going well until I got laid off.
Databases in AWS: RDS
Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) is a managed relational database service that allows you to setup and operate SQL databases in the AWS cloud.
In this article we’ll discuss the RDS databases and their scalability and high availability.
AWS: Auto Scaling
In our AWS Cloud article series, we’ve explored the fundamental aspects of EC2 instances, storage, and load balancers. In this article we’ll discuss scalability and Auto Scaling.
High Availability: Load Balancers and Auto Scaling
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, ensuring high availability for your applications is crucial. Downtime can lead to frustrated users, lost revenue, and damage to your brand’s reputation. That’s where load balancers come into play.