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What is Apache NiFi?
If you want to understand what Apache NiFi is, this blog will give you an overview of its architecture, components and security features.
Kubernetes GitOps Continuous Integration and Delivery with Fleet and Rancher
Do you want to know how to build a GitOps CI and CD pipeline for Kubernetes with Fleet and Rancher? This blog introduces you to the tools to get you there!
K3s – lightweight kubernetes made ready for production – Part 2
Do you want to know securely deploy k3s kubernetes for production? Have a read of this blog and accompanying Ansible project for you to run.
K3s – lightweight kubernetes made ready for production – Part 1
Do you want to know securely deploy k3s kubernetes for production? Have a read of this blog and accompanying Ansible project for you to run.
Digitalis becomes a SUSE Gold Partner specialising in Rancher and Kubernetes
Digitalis is now a SUSE Gold Partner specialising in SUSE Rancher Kubernetes products and services
How to integrate Hashicorp Vault into your automation, builds and Kubernetes
How to integrate Hashicorp Vault into your automation Kubernetes. We prepared a blog to show some examples and ways to use them.
Apache Pulsar standalone usage and basic topics
As with Kafka, Pulsar lets you operate a standalone cluster so you can get the grasp of the basics. In my last post I did a side by side comparison of Apache Kafka and Apache Pulsar. Let’s continue looking at Pulsar a little closer.
Using Hashicorp Consul with PostgreSQL for High Availability with no load balancers needed!
Do you want to know more about using Consul for PostgreSQL HA with no load balancers needed? We prepared a blog to help.
Deploying PostgreSQL for High Availability with Patroni, etcd and HAProxy – Part 2
Learn how to deploy PostgreSQL for High Availability using Patroni, etcd and HAProxy. This second part of the blog shows how to configure etcd, Patroni, PoatgreSQL and HAProxy.
Ansible Versioning
The most common way of keeping track of your changes to Ansible is using version control. This blog discussed approaches to version control and managing dependencies for Ansible projects.
Deploying PostgreSQL for High Availability with Patroni, etcd and HAProxy – Part 1
Learn how to deploy PostgreSQL for High Availability using Patroni, etcd and HAProxy. This first blog gives an overview and how to setup the OS, Network and install etcd.
Kubernetes Operators pros and cons – the good, the bad and the ugly
Kubernetes Operators offer a way to extend the functionality of Kubernetes beyond its basics. Learn about the pros and cons of using Operators with examples.
The Benefits of Having a Data-Driven Business Strategy
Today, having a data-driven business strategy isn’t an option – it’s a necessity. Discover all the amazing benefits of using data!
Apache Kafka vs Apache Pulsar
This blog describes some of the main differences between Apache Kafka and Pulsar – two of the leading data streaming Apache projects.
Apache Kafka and Regulatory Compliance
How Kafka can help meet regulatory standards and compliance when used as an event broker to Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems.
ECS Container monitoring using cAdvisor
In this topic, I will explain how to monitor docker containers running on an ECS cluster. Even though AWS CloudWatch is the preferred tool for monitoring and collecting container metrics, in some scenarios it is required to use alternative solutions.
Incremental backups with rsync and hard links
There are many different options that control the behaviour of the backup process and how it determines what files to copy, link or delete, this blog describes how to build a simple incremental backup solution using rsync and hard links.
Containerized Cassandra Cluster for local testing
A blog on how to build clean and simple containerised Apache Cassandra cluster for local testing, using the official docker image, while preserving the data and having the ability to change any configuration needed.