Architecure Evolution & DevOpts

In modern cloud-native architectures and distributed systems, securing sensitive information such as API keys, database credentials, and tokens is crucial to maintaining data integrity and preventing breaches.  HashiCorp Vault  offers a comprehensive solution to store, manage, and protect these secrets, providing robust features like  dynamic secrets ,  encryption as a service , and  fine-grained access control . Designed to tackle today’s security challenges, Vault ensures data is encrypted and access to sensitive information is strictly controlled, whether you're dealing with on-premises systems, cloud-based services, or hybrid environments. It integrates seamlessly into modern infrastructures, automating security tasks and reducing human error—two of the most common causes of security incidents. This article will guide you through essential Vault commands and configurations, covering topics like initializing Vault, managing secrets, auditing ac...

Last week, I spent considerable time exploring Docker and typing various commands in the Linux command line. I thought it would be helpful to compile a comprehensive list of Docker command s to share with you. So, here’s the post for you—enjoy your reading! Introduction Docker has revolutionized how developers package, distribute, and run applications. With its lightweight containers, Docker makes it possible to ensure that an application runs the same, no matter where it is deployed. However, to leverage Docker’s full potential, you need to be comfortable with the command line. This guide provides a dive into the most useful and commonly used Docker commands, with additional examples using specific flags and parameters. What is Docker? Docker is an open-source platform that automates the deployment, scaling, and management of applications through containerization. A container is a lightweight, standalone executable package that includes everything an application needs to run. Docker c...

Monitoring and logging are critical components of any robust IT infrastructure. They ensure that systems run smoothly, issues are detected early, and performance is optimized. Prometheus has emerged as a popular tool for these tasks, offering powerful features for metrics collection, querying, and alerting. In this guide, we'll explore how to effectively use Prometheus for monitoring and logging, providing a practical, hands-on approach to get you started. Key topics include Prometheus architecture, installation, setup, metric collection, alerting, and integration with other tools. If you find yourself curious about who is utilizing Prometheus globally, here is a brief list of some notable companies that have adopted Prometheus for their needs: JPMorgan, Dice, Garfana Labs, Visa,  more ... What is Prometheus? Understanding the Basics Prometheus is an open-source monitoring and alerting toolkit designed specifically for reliability and scalability. Originally developed at SoundCloud...