DevOps & SRE notes

The OpenTelemetry Collector is a powerful tool for gathering, processing, and exporting telemetry data from various sources. This article by Frankel provides a deep dive into the OpenTelemetry Collector, explaining its architecture, key features, and how to set it up. Learn how to use the OpenTelemetry Collector to improve observability in your systems by centralizing and standardizing the collection of metrics, traces, and logs.

https://blog.frankel.ch/opentelemetry-collector/

A modern replacement for ‘ls’.

https://github.com/ogham/exa

manage multiple kubectl port-forward commands, with support for UDP, K8s proxy, and github state sync.

https://github.com/hcavarsan/kftray

Scaling Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) teams is crucial for maintaining high availability and performance as organizations grow. This article from DZone explores strategies for expanding SRE teams, including building scalable processes, leveraging automation, and fostering a culture of collaboration. Learn how to effectively scale your SRE practices to support the evolving needs of your organization.

https://dzone.com/articles/scaling-sre-teams

Restricting cluster admin permissions in Kubernetes is essential for maintaining security and preventing unauthorized access. This article by Marcus Noble provides insights into best practices for limiting cluster admin privileges. Learn how to effectively manage roles and permissions to enhance the security of your Kubernetes environment and protect your infrastructure from potential threats.

https://marcusnoble.co.uk/2022-01-20-restricting-cluster-admin-permissions/

A cat(1) clone with wings.

https://github.com/sharkdp/bat

K8s controller to manage the aws-auth configmap

https://github.com/maruina/aws-auth-manager

Managing Grafana as code allows for consistent, version-controlled monitoring setups across environments. This comprehensive guide from Grafana covers tools, tips, and best practices for managing Grafana dashboards and configurations as code. Learn how to automate and streamline your Grafana deployments using various tools to enhance observability and maintain monitoring consistency.

https://grafana.com/blog/2022/12/06/a-complete-guide-to-managing-grafana-as-code-tools-tips-and-tricks/

Understanding the Kubernetes kubeconfig file is crucial for managing access to your Kubernetes clusters. This article from DevOpsCube provides a comprehensive guide on the structure, usage, and best practices of the kubeconfig file. Learn how to configure, manage, and secure your kubeconfig to ensure efficient and secure interactions with your Kubernetes clusters.

https://devopscube.com/kubernetes-kubeconfig-file/

Preflight Checks and Support Bundles Framework for Kubernetes Applications

https://github.com/replicatedhq/troubleshoot

Calico and Kubernetes work together to provide a powerful solution for implementing robust network policies in cloud-native environments. This article from Faun discusses how Calico enhances Kubernetes' native networking capabilities, offering greater control, security, and flexibility. Learn how to configure and use Calico for managing network policies, improving both security and performance in your Kubernetes clusters.

https://faun.pub/calico-and-kubernetes-a-perfect-pair-for-robust-network-policy-2b91eb4eec44

Tool to evaluate upgrade confidence for Kubernetes cluster addons

https://github.com/FairwindsOps/gonogo

Managing infrastructure as code with Terraform provides significant benefits, especially at scale. This article from Cloudflare details how they use Terraform to manage and automate their infrastructure. Discover the best practices, challenges, and strategies Cloudflare employs to optimize their Terraform workflows and achieve seamless, scalable infrastructure management.

https://blog.cloudflare.com/terraforming-cloudflare-at-cloudflare/

P2P Docker registry capable of distributing TBs of data in seconds

https://github.com/uber/kraken

Testing Terraform resources is essential for ensuring that your infrastructure as code is reliable and functions as expected. This article from Better Programming introduces the basics of Terraform resource testing, covering the tools, frameworks, and best practices to validate your Terraform configurations. Learn how to implement effective testing strategies to catch errors early and maintain high-quality infrastructure code.

https://betterprogramming.pub/terraform-resource-testing-101-c9da424faaf3

🚀 Effortlessly create and deploy your own one-link website on GitHub. A free Linktree alternative.

https://github.com/thevahidal/jake

A sidecar app which clones a git repo and keeps it in sync with the upstream.

https://github.com/kubernetes/git-sync

Full feature EKS cluster with Terragrunt/Terraform

https://github.com/particuleio/teks

In this thought-provoking article, Justin Garrison discusses AWS services that he believes should be canceled due to redundancy, lack of relevance, or better alternatives. He explores why some services no longer serve their original purpose or have been surpassed by more efficient solutions, offering insights into the ever-evolving cloud landscape. Learn about the importance of simplifying service offerings to enhance efficiency and focus on better tools.

https://justingarrison.com/blog/2024-08-05-more-aws-services-they-should-cancel/

Effective alerting is a cornerstone of observability, but it requires careful planning and execution. This article by Let Athena Sleep discusses the dos and don'ts of creating an effective alerting strategy. Learn about the best practices for setting up alerts that are actionable, minimize noise, and enhance your overall observability, ensuring that you stay informed and responsive to critical issues.

https://medium.com/@letathenasleep/alerting-the-dos-and-don-ts-for-effective-observability-139db9fb49d1