Author: Jedi Park
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How to Install and Configure the Ingress NGINX Controller on Kubernetes (Complete Sample App Included!)
The Ingress-NGINX Controller for Kubernetes is a very popular option for configuring Ingress on Kubernetes. Let’s walk through the installation process and get our a load balancer set up and ready to handle traffic from the web. What You’ll Need Running Kubernetes Cluster Any k8s cluster will do fine, but we will be using Vultr’s…
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2 Ways to Make and Change into a Directory With One Line of Code
Nobody likes typing mkdir /path/to/foobar and then immediately typing cd /path/to/foobar. Let’s just do it all in one go. Here’s 2 ways to create a directory and change into it. Method 1: Create the mkcd function The first method is easy and requires no memorization. Write a quick function! Add this to your .zshrc /…
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The Better Way to “Terraform Apply”
Your terraform plan looked good! So what happened? You meticulously reviewed each and every change so you’re ready to apply. You punch in terraform apply, watch it go, then type quickly type yes. After all the plan looked good… The problem here is that the plan stage and the apply stage happen at different points…
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How to Ace the HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate Exam
I passed the HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate exam in 2022, got the badge, made a video on it, and now here’s the blog post. Pre-Flight Check Certifications aren’t everything. Sure, they look good to employers and may look good to other engineers, they aren’t the end-all-be-all sign of mastery. They’re a good way to pick…
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Today’s Tech Certifications are Pretty Atrocious. Here’s Why You Still Need Them.
In today’s incredibly volatile tech industry, the idea of investing time and effort in getting technical certifications may seem daunting. After all, the process can be time-consuming and the curricula may be vendor-specific, turning off otherwise enthusiastic engineers who would rather focus their time and energy elsewhere. However, technical certifications can be a powerful tool…