Building a democratized organization
Anyone looking to hire or be hired into an IT organization these days knows the job boards use algorithms to screen applicants, but this
The joy of bash on Windows
One of the things I like best about running a Linux desktop is the bash shell, which is great for connecting to other boxes,
Cellular + IoT isn’t as hard as you think
I’ve always been a bit hesitant to add cellular networking to my IoT projects because I figured the cost of bandwidth and the hardware
The coding SysAdmin
For anyone working in a traditional sysadmin role, automation — and a larger DevOps conversation — can be disconcerting. Modern automation means “code” and
Chef 101: Getting Started With Automation
Take a look at some practices that can help you get a running start with your Chef automation and the principle of Policy as
How to create an NGINX website with Chef
Get started with automation by creating the code needed to deploy and verify a basic NGINX web server. This video tutorial shows you how.
Accelerate test-driven development with Chef Workstation
Test Kitchen, one of the free tools that ships with Chef Workstation, makes automation testing a snap by enabling you to test your code
Secure containers and Kubernetes at scale with Polymorphing
Containers have revolutionized application development by making it far easier for engineers and product teams to quickly develop software that’s more reliable and easier
Chef Infra in 60 seconds
This brief video provides a quick overview of Chef Infra, a versatile and modern tool for infrastructure-as-code.
How my cat helped me build a better IoT app
My cat Tucker is a somewhat predictable animal who likes to curl up in predictable spots around the house, so he’s the perfect subject