What you need to know about cluster logging in Kubernetes
Server and application logging is an important facility for developers, operators, and security teams to understand an application’s state running in their production environment. Logging allows operators to determine if the applications and the required components are running smoothly and detect if something unusual is happening so they can react to the situation. read more Powered by...
7 Linux commands to use just for fun
The Linux command line can be the home of power users and sysadmins. However, Linux is more than just a lot of hard work. Linux was developed by fun-loving people who created an array of comical commands. Try playing around with these yourself when you want a smile. Steam locomotive (sl) For no reason whatsoever, you can cause a steam locomotive to zip across your terminal using the sl command. Install Steam Locomotive with your...
Transfer files between your phone and Linux with this open source tool
Are you looking for a way to quickly copy files from your iPhone or Android mobile device to your Linux computer or from your Linux computer to your devices? I recently discovered an open source application that’s easy to install and makes transferring files as simple as a QR code. The qrcp project provides a command that generates a QR code in your terminal that allows you to send or receive files to your computer over the...
How Knative unleashes the power of serverless
Knative is an open source project based on the Kubernetes platform for building, deploying, and managing serverless workloads that run in the cloud, on-premises, or in a third-party data center. Google originally started it with contributions from more than 50 companies. Knative allows you to build modern applications which are container-based and source-code-oriented. read more Powered by...
How to package your Python code
You’ve spent weeks perfecting your code. You’ve tested it and sent it to some close developer friends for quality assurance. You’ve posted all the source code on your personal Git server, and you’ve received helpful bug reports from a few brave early adopters. And now you’re ready to make your Python code available to the world. And that’s when it hits you. You have no idea how to deliver the...
How the Kubernetes ReplicationController works
Have you ever wondered what is responsible for supervising and managing just the exact number of pods running inside the Kubernetes cluster? Kubernetes can do this in multiple ways, but one common approach is using ReplicationController (rc). A ReplicationController is responsible for managing the pod lifecycle and ensuring that the specified number of pods required are running at any given time. On the other hand, it is not...
