YAML Over CLI: Production Reality vs. Tutorial Simplicity As a platform engineer, you’re not alone in preferring YAML over ad-hoc CLI commands.
As a platform engineer, you’re not alone in preferring YAML over ad-hoc CLI commands. The question isn’t whether it’s uncommon—it’s whether you’re optimizing for tutorial simplicity or production safety. Here’s the breakdown:
Self-hosting databases and stateful services in Kubernetes reduces costs but demands operational maturity for reliability and.
Self-hosting databases and stateful services in Kubernetes reduces costs but demands operational maturity for reliability and recovery.
What "Config Hell" Actually Looks Like (And How to Escape It) If you’ve spent any time managing production Kubernetes clusters, you’ve probably heard the term.
If you’ve spent any time managing production Kubernetes clusters, you’ve probably heard the term “Config Hell.” It’s the chaotic state where configurations sprawl uncontrollably, drift between environments, and resist consistent management. But what does this look like in practice? And how do you fix it when it happens?
Preventative maintenance, routine care, and repairs for Kubernetes & OpenShift clusters
I’m a Red Hatter working as a Solutions Architect, formerly a Senior Cloud Success Architect, with a focus on and passion for OpenShift and Ansible. Previous life? Cloud Advanced Technology Lead & Big Data Engineer for Lockheed Martin Space, IT/IS Data Center Manager for Lockheed Martin IS&GS, and Senior Infrastructure Designer/Administrator for the City of Gainesville & City of Alachua.
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