Welcome to a story about edge computing, where innovation collides with data security and regulatory compliance challenges. Organizations like Lil' Big Mining Co. are at the forefront of this evolving landscape, leveraging existing and new use cases yet to be uncovered. However, a significant challenge they face is securing this new frontier while meeting stringent compliance standards. Our journey with Lil' Big Mining Co. highlights their strategic decision to pursue SOC2 certification, a critical step in addressing these challenges.

Abstract In this blog post, we’ll explore the common sources of friction that teams encounter when writing, deploying, supporting, and securing applications. We’ll examine various personas within a team and discuss how the HashiCorp stack, comprising Terraform, Vault, and Consul, can help alleviate these challenges and foster a high-functioning, content team. Introduction Friction is an ever-present challenge in the world of software development and IT operations. In today’s interconnected IT landscape, teams across various domains face a multitude of hurdles when it comes to writing, deploying, supporting, and securing applications and systems.

Welcome to a story about edge computing, where innovation collides with data security and regulatory compliance challenges. Organizations like Lil' Big Mining Co. are at the forefront of this evolving landscape, leveraging existing and new use cases yet to be uncovered. However, a significant challenge they face is securing this new frontier while meeting stringent compliance standards. Our journey with Lil' Big Mining Co. highlights their strategic decision to pursue SOC2 certification, a critical step in addressing these challenges.

Welcome to a story about edge computing, where innovation collides with data security and regulatory compliance challenges. Organizations like Lil' Big Mining Co. are at the forefront of this evolving landscape, leveraging existing and new use cases yet to be uncovered. However, a significant challenge they face is securing this new frontier while meeting stringent compliance standards. Our journey with Lil' Big Mining Co. highlights their strategic decision to pursue SOC2 certification, a critical step in addressing these challenges.

Abstract In this blog post, we’ll explore the common sources of friction that teams encounter when writing, deploying, supporting, and securing applications. We’ll examine various personas within a team and discuss how the HashiCorp stack, comprising Terraform, Vault, and Consul, can help alleviate these challenges and foster a high-functioning, content team. Introduction Friction is an ever-present challenge in the world of software development and IT operations. In today’s interconnected IT landscape, teams across various domains face a multitude of hurdles when it comes to writing, deploying, supporting, and securing applications and systems.

Welcome to a story about edge computing, where innovation collides with data security and regulatory compliance challenges. Organizations like Lil' Big Mining Co. are at the forefront of this evolving landscape, leveraging existing and new use cases yet to be uncovered. However, a significant challenge they face is securing this new frontier while meeting stringent compliance standards. Our journey with Lil' Big Mining Co. highlights their strategic decision to pursue SOC2 certification, a critical step in addressing these challenges.

I presented this talk at HashiConf Global in 2021 and always intended to write it as a blog, finally getting around to it. In this blog post, we will discuss how HashiCorp Vault and HashiCorp Waypoint can be used together to manage secrets during application deployment. In addition to secret management, Vault provides excellent auditability, which can help with tracking down who used what secret and meeting compliance requirements. Understanding Secrets and Ephemeral Credentials A secret is a piece of sensitive information, such as API keys, passwords, or certificates, that should be kept confidential and secure.

Welcome to a story about edge computing, where innovation collides with data security and regulatory compliance challenges. Organizations like Lil' Big Mining Co. are at the forefront of this evolving landscape, leveraging existing and new use cases yet to be uncovered. However, a significant challenge they face is securing this new frontier while meeting stringent compliance standards. Our journey with Lil' Big Mining Co. highlights their strategic decision to pursue SOC2 certification, a critical step in addressing these challenges.

Abstract In this blog post, we’ll explore the common sources of friction that teams encounter when writing, deploying, supporting, and securing applications. We’ll examine various personas within a team and discuss how the HashiCorp stack, comprising Terraform, Vault, and Consul, can help alleviate these challenges and foster a high-functioning, content team. Introduction Friction is an ever-present challenge in the world of software development and IT operations. In today’s interconnected IT landscape, teams across various domains face a multitude of hurdles when it comes to writing, deploying, supporting, and securing applications and systems.

I presented this talk at HashiConf Global in 2021 and always intended to write it as a blog, finally getting around to it. In this blog post, we will discuss how HashiCorp Vault and HashiCorp Waypoint can be used together to manage secrets during application deployment. In addition to secret management, Vault provides excellent auditability, which can help with tracking down who used what secret and meeting compliance requirements. Understanding Secrets and Ephemeral Credentials A secret is a piece of sensitive information, such as API keys, passwords, or certificates, that should be kept confidential and secure.

Abstract In this blog post, we’ll explore the common sources of friction that teams encounter when writing, deploying, supporting, and securing applications. We’ll examine various personas within a team and discuss how the HashiCorp stack, comprising Terraform, Vault, and Consul, can help alleviate these challenges and foster a high-functioning, content team. Introduction Friction is an ever-present challenge in the world of software development and IT operations. In today’s interconnected IT landscape, teams across various domains face a multitude of hurdles when it comes to writing, deploying, supporting, and securing applications and systems.

Are you tired of managing multiple clouds and services separately, causing a headache for your team and budget? Fear not, as service meshes like Istio and Consul are here to save the day! In this blog, we’ll explore how these amazing platforms provide a single pane of glass for traffic, observability, and security, making hybrid multicloud solutions easier to manage and optimize. But first, let’s define what a service mesh is.

Abstract In this blog post, we’ll explore the common sources of friction that teams encounter when writing, deploying, supporting, and securing applications. We’ll examine various personas within a team and discuss how the HashiCorp stack, comprising Terraform, Vault, and Consul, can help alleviate these challenges and foster a high-functioning, content team. Introduction Friction is an ever-present challenge in the world of software development and IT operations. In today’s interconnected IT landscape, teams across various domains face a multitude of hurdles when it comes to writing, deploying, supporting, and securing applications and systems.

As someone who hires for DevOps roles, I’ve learned that asking questions is a key indicator of curiosity and intelligence. In fact, I purposely include new and challenging elements in the technical challenge portion of my hiring process to see how candidates react. Those who are willing to ask questions and seek help are the ones who stand out to me as great team players and innovators. Let me share an example of how we approach technical challenges during the hiring process.

Abstract In this blog post, we’ll explore the common sources of friction that teams encounter when writing, deploying, supporting, and securing applications. We’ll examine various personas within a team and discuss how the HashiCorp stack, comprising Terraform, Vault, and Consul, can help alleviate these challenges and foster a high-functioning, content team. Introduction Friction is an ever-present challenge in the world of software development and IT operations. In today’s interconnected IT landscape, teams across various domains face a multitude of hurdles when it comes to writing, deploying, supporting, and securing applications and systems.

Recently, I’ve been feeling tired, really tired. The kind of tiredness that isn’t fixed by a good night’s sleep. On a drive home the other day, my mind was buzzing with thoughts of work until it landed on something different – my new hobby, scuba diving. Not long ago, my eldest son and I completed our PADI Open Water scuba certification. In our training, we learned about ‘safety stops’ - a planned 3-minute pause during the ascent from a dive.

Abstract In this blog post, we’ll explore the common sources of friction that teams encounter when writing, deploying, supporting, and securing applications. We’ll examine various personas within a team and discuss how the HashiCorp stack, comprising Terraform, Vault, and Consul, can help alleviate these challenges and foster a high-functioning, content team. Introduction Friction is an ever-present challenge in the world of software development and IT operations. In today’s interconnected IT landscape, teams across various domains face a multitude of hurdles when it comes to writing, deploying, supporting, and securing applications and systems.

Abstract In this blog post, we’ll explore the common sources of friction that teams encounter when writing, deploying, supporting, and securing applications. We’ll examine various personas within a team and discuss how the HashiCorp stack, comprising Terraform, Vault, and Consul, can help alleviate these challenges and foster a high-functioning, content team. Introduction Friction is an ever-present challenge in the world of software development and IT operations. In today’s interconnected IT landscape, teams across various domains face a multitude of hurdles when it comes to writing, deploying, supporting, and securing applications and systems.

Managing infrastructure with Terraform can be a breeze when everything goes according to plan. However, we all know that the dreaded “something” can and will go wrong, especially when working with complex infrastructures. In these cases, it’s essential to have a plan in place for managing Terraform state in a break glass scenario. This is particularly important when your Terraform state is managed by Terraform Cloud or Enterprise. In this blog post, we will discuss how to manage Terraform state when something goes wrong during a Kubernetes cluster deployment using Terraform and a Helm chart.

Recently, I’ve been feeling tired, really tired. The kind of tiredness that isn’t fixed by a good night’s sleep. On a drive home the other day, my mind was buzzing with thoughts of work until it landed on something different – my new hobby, scuba diving. Not long ago, my eldest son and I completed our PADI Open Water scuba certification. In our training, we learned about ‘safety stops’ - a planned 3-minute pause during the ascent from a dive.

Recently, I’ve been feeling tired, really tired. The kind of tiredness that isn’t fixed by a good night’s sleep. On a drive home the other day, my mind was buzzing with thoughts of work until it landed on something different – my new hobby, scuba diving. Not long ago, my eldest son and I completed our PADI Open Water scuba certification. In our training, we learned about ‘safety stops’ - a planned 3-minute pause during the ascent from a dive.

In a world dominated by assertive and vocal leaders, it’s easy to overlook the importance of empathy and active listening in leadership. Empathy enables leaders to better understand and support their team members, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive. In this article, we’ll explore the crucial role of empathy and active listening in leadership, discuss its connection to psychology, and illustrate its impact on preventing burnout and dissatisfaction through a fictional story.

Recently, I’ve been feeling tired, really tired. The kind of tiredness that isn’t fixed by a good night’s sleep. On a drive home the other day, my mind was buzzing with thoughts of work until it landed on something different – my new hobby, scuba diving. Not long ago, my eldest son and I completed our PADI Open Water scuba certification. In our training, we learned about ‘safety stops’ - a planned 3-minute pause during the ascent from a dive.

As someone who hires for DevOps roles, I’ve learned that asking questions is a key indicator of curiosity and intelligence. In fact, I purposely include new and challenging elements in the technical challenge portion of my hiring process to see how candidates react. Those who are willing to ask questions and seek help are the ones who stand out to me as great team players and innovators. Let me share an example of how we approach technical challenges during the hiring process.

As human beings, we crave a sense of belonging. We want to feel accepted, supported, and valued for who we are. And this is where the power of community comes into play. The Benefits of Community Joining a community, whether it’s a local meetup group, an online forum, or a professional network, can have a positive impact on your personal and professional life. Here are just a few of the benefits:

In a world dominated by assertive and vocal leaders, it’s easy to overlook the importance of empathy and active listening in leadership. Empathy enables leaders to better understand and support their team members, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive. In this article, we’ll explore the crucial role of empathy and active listening in leadership, discuss its connection to psychology, and illustrate its impact on preventing burnout and dissatisfaction through a fictional story.

I presented this talk at HashiConf Global in 2021 and always intended to write it as a blog, finally getting around to it. In this blog post, we will discuss how HashiCorp Vault and HashiCorp Waypoint can be used together to manage secrets during application deployment. In addition to secret management, Vault provides excellent auditability, which can help with tracking down who used what secret and meeting compliance requirements. Understanding Secrets and Ephemeral Credentials A secret is a piece of sensitive information, such as API keys, passwords, or certificates, that should be kept confidential and secure.

I presented this talk at HashiConf Global in 2021 and always intended to write it as a blog, finally getting around to it. In this blog post, we will discuss how HashiCorp Vault and HashiCorp Waypoint can be used together to manage secrets during application deployment. In addition to secret management, Vault provides excellent auditability, which can help with tracking down who used what secret and meeting compliance requirements. Understanding Secrets and Ephemeral Credentials A secret is a piece of sensitive information, such as API keys, passwords, or certificates, that should be kept confidential and secure.

I presented this talk at HashiConf Global in 2021 and always intended to write it as a blog, finally getting around to it. In this blog post, we will discuss how HashiCorp Vault and HashiCorp Waypoint can be used together to manage secrets during application deployment. In addition to secret management, Vault provides excellent auditability, which can help with tracking down who used what secret and meeting compliance requirements. Understanding Secrets and Ephemeral Credentials A secret is a piece of sensitive information, such as API keys, passwords, or certificates, that should be kept confidential and secure.

I presented this talk at HashiConf Global in 2021 and always intended to write it as a blog, finally getting around to it. In this blog post, we will discuss how HashiCorp Vault and HashiCorp Waypoint can be used together to manage secrets during application deployment. In addition to secret management, Vault provides excellent auditability, which can help with tracking down who used what secret and meeting compliance requirements. Understanding Secrets and Ephemeral Credentials A secret is a piece of sensitive information, such as API keys, passwords, or certificates, that should be kept confidential and secure.

As someone who hires for DevOps roles, I’ve learned that asking questions is a key indicator of curiosity and intelligence. In fact, I purposely include new and challenging elements in the technical challenge portion of my hiring process to see how candidates react. Those who are willing to ask questions and seek help are the ones who stand out to me as great team players and innovators. Let me share an example of how we approach technical challenges during the hiring process.

I recently polled my network on how they felt about technical certifications, on whether they matter or not, or if they felt that sometimes they do. Most of the “sometimes” camp were bang on. Themes such as " they matter when backed by relevant experience", or " some certs that are hands on vs multiple choice are better than others" I felt were bang on. I said I would share some of my thoughts on yes certs matter (or why not) once the poll closed.

As someone who hires for DevOps roles, I’ve learned that asking questions is a key indicator of curiosity and intelligence. In fact, I purposely include new and challenging elements in the technical challenge portion of my hiring process to see how candidates react. Those who are willing to ask questions and seek help are the ones who stand out to me as great team players and innovators. Let me share an example of how we approach technical challenges during the hiring process.

As human beings, we crave a sense of belonging. We want to feel accepted, supported, and valued for who we are. And this is where the power of community comes into play. The Benefits of Community Joining a community, whether it’s a local meetup group, an online forum, or a professional network, can have a positive impact on your personal and professional life. Here are just a few of the benefits:

As human beings, we crave a sense of belonging. We want to feel accepted, supported, and valued for who we are. And this is where the power of community comes into play. The Benefits of Community Joining a community, whether it’s a local meetup group, an online forum, or a professional network, can have a positive impact on your personal and professional life. Here are just a few of the benefits:

In a world dominated by assertive and vocal leaders, it’s easy to overlook the importance of empathy and active listening in leadership. Empathy enables leaders to better understand and support their team members, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive. In this article, we’ll explore the crucial role of empathy and active listening in leadership, discuss its connection to psychology, and illustrate its impact on preventing burnout and dissatisfaction through a fictional story.

In a world dominated by assertive and vocal leaders, it’s easy to overlook the importance of empathy and active listening in leadership. Empathy enables leaders to better understand and support their team members, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive. In this article, we’ll explore the crucial role of empathy and active listening in leadership, discuss its connection to psychology, and illustrate its impact on preventing burnout and dissatisfaction through a fictional story.

Managing infrastructure with Terraform can be a breeze when everything goes according to plan. However, we all know that the dreaded “something” can and will go wrong, especially when working with complex infrastructures. In these cases, it’s essential to have a plan in place for managing Terraform state in a break glass scenario. This is particularly important when your Terraform state is managed by Terraform Cloud or Enterprise. In this blog post, we will discuss how to manage Terraform state when something goes wrong during a Kubernetes cluster deployment using Terraform and a Helm chart.

Are you tired of managing multiple clouds and services separately, causing a headache for your team and budget? Fear not, as service meshes like Istio and Consul are here to save the day! In this blog, we’ll explore how these amazing platforms provide a single pane of glass for traffic, observability, and security, making hybrid multicloud solutions easier to manage and optimize. But first, let’s define what a service mesh is.

Are you tired of managing multiple clouds and services separately, causing a headache for your team and budget? Fear not, as service meshes like Istio and Consul are here to save the day! In this blog, we’ll explore how these amazing platforms provide a single pane of glass for traffic, observability, and security, making hybrid multicloud solutions easier to manage and optimize. But first, let’s define what a service mesh is.

Are you tired of managing multiple clouds and services separately, causing a headache for your team and budget? Fear not, as service meshes like Istio and Consul are here to save the day! In this blog, we’ll explore how these amazing platforms provide a single pane of glass for traffic, observability, and security, making hybrid multicloud solutions easier to manage and optimize. But first, let’s define what a service mesh is.

I recently polled my network on how they felt about technical certifications, on whether they matter or not, or if they felt that sometimes they do. Most of the “sometimes” camp were bang on. Themes such as " they matter when backed by relevant experience", or " some certs that are hands on vs multiple choice are better than others" I felt were bang on. I said I would share some of my thoughts on yes certs matter (or why not) once the poll closed.

I recently polled my network on how they felt about technical certifications, on whether they matter or not, or if they felt that sometimes they do. Most of the “sometimes” camp were bang on. Themes such as " they matter when backed by relevant experience", or " some certs that are hands on vs multiple choice are better than others" I felt were bang on. I said I would share some of my thoughts on yes certs matter (or why not) once the poll closed.

Hey there, fellow tech enthusiasts! I previously posted an article outlining whether migrating from cloud back to on-prem was worth the cost. My main opinion is that the decision to undo migration work should be measured carefully and evaluate if cloud is the problem, or if an inefficient lift and shift is the problem. In this article, I share a couple of relatively “simple” ideas on how migrations to cloud can help an organization save cost and realize better efficiencies in their workloads.

The rise of public cloud has been nothing short of revolutionary for businesses of all sizes. The ease of access to computing resources, scalability, and cost savings have made it a popular choice for many organizations. However, as the cloud landscape continues to evolve, some companies are considering moving back to on-premises computing. Before making this decision, it’s important to weigh the pros and cons and consider whether it’s worth the cost of decommissioning your cloud infrastructure.

Hey there, fellow tech enthusiasts! I previously posted an article outlining whether migrating from cloud back to on-prem was worth the cost. My main opinion is that the decision to undo migration work should be measured carefully and evaluate if cloud is the problem, or if an inefficient lift and shift is the problem. In this article, I share a couple of relatively “simple” ideas on how migrations to cloud can help an organization save cost and realize better efficiencies in their workloads.

The rise of public cloud has been nothing short of revolutionary for businesses of all sizes. The ease of access to computing resources, scalability, and cost savings have made it a popular choice for many organizations. However, as the cloud landscape continues to evolve, some companies are considering moving back to on-premises computing. Before making this decision, it’s important to weigh the pros and cons and consider whether it’s worth the cost of decommissioning your cloud infrastructure.

The rise of public cloud has been nothing short of revolutionary for businesses of all sizes. The ease of access to computing resources, scalability, and cost savings have made it a popular choice for many organizations. However, as the cloud landscape continues to evolve, some companies are considering moving back to on-premises computing. Before making this decision, it’s important to weigh the pros and cons and consider whether it’s worth the cost of decommissioning your cloud infrastructure.

Managing infrastructure with Terraform can be a breeze when everything goes according to plan. However, we all know that the dreaded “something” can and will go wrong, especially when working with complex infrastructures. In these cases, it’s essential to have a plan in place for managing Terraform state in a break glass scenario. This is particularly important when your Terraform state is managed by Terraform Cloud or Enterprise. In this blog post, we will discuss how to manage Terraform state when something goes wrong during a Kubernetes cluster deployment using Terraform and a Helm chart.