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DevOps - What is it?

Chay published on 2023-01-25 included in Tech Articles

DevOps stands for development and operations, a combination of practices and tools that improve companies’ ability to rapidly build, update and deliver applications. It is a software development methodology that combines a software framework and IT functions to improve the speed and reliability of software delivery. It is a culture and set of processes that focus on collaboration, automation and integration throughout the software development lifecycle, from development and testing to deployment and maintenance.

Terraform Introduction

Chay published on 2022-07-26 included in Terraform

Terraform is an open source tool used to manage cloud infrastructure resources. It allows you to create, change, and destroy resources on cloud infrastructure like AWS, GCP, Azure, and DigitalOcean. It is often used by developers who need to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Read more about the basics, along with examples of real-world applications. Terraform Introduction Terraform is an open-source infrastructure as code (IaC) software tool created by HashiCorp. It allows users to define and provision data center infrastructure using a declarative configuration language.

Ansible 101: A Beginner's Guide to IT Automation

Chay published on 2022-07-16 included in Ansible

Ansible is an open source automation tool which helps administrators manage their servers. It can be used to automate tasks across multiple machines on a network. In this article, we’ll explain the basic ansible definitions and their usage.

Git Basics

Chay published on 2022-08-13 included in Git

Git is an open-source version control system used by software developers to manage changes to their code. In this article, we will cover git and basic commands you need to know to get started with it.

Python Commands for Beginners

Chay published on 2023-04-24 included in Python

List of basic python commands and data types: Assignments and Expressions In Python, an assignment is a statement that binds a value to a variable. An expression is a combination of values, variables, and operators that evaluates to a single value. Assignments An assignment statement has the following syntax: 1 variable = expression The left-hand side of the assignment operator (=) is a variable name, and the right-hand side is an expression that evaluates to a value.

Setting Up a Dockerized Nginx Web Server for Load Balancing Testing

Chay published on 2024-10-08 included in Tech Articles

Introduction In this tutorial, we will set up a Dockerized Nginx web server that serves multiple websites from a single server. This setup will allow us to test load balancing functionality on a network device effectively. By creating multiple web server containers, each serving a different website, we can simulate traffic and observe how the load balancer distributes requests across these containers. Step 1: Create the Dockerfile Create a file named webserver_dockerfile.

AVD Prerequisites

Chay published on 2024-09-11 included in Azure Virtual Desktop

Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) is a comprehensive cloud-based desktop and application virtualization service from Microsoft Azure. To set up and run AVD, certain prerequisites need to be fulfilled, covering licensing, infrastructure, networking, and security. 1. Azure Subscription Azure Active Subscription: You need an active Azure account and subscription. Licensing: Users must have a valid Windows 10 or Windows 11 license. Common options include: Microsoft 365 E3/E5 Windows 10 Enterprise E3/E5 Windows 10 Education A3/A5 Windows 10 VDA (Virtual Desktop Access) 2.

AVD Load Balancing

Chay published on 2024-09-11 included in Azure Virtual Desktop

Load Balancing in Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Load balancing in Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) refers to the process of distributing user sessions across available virtual machines (VMs) in a host pool. This ensures optimal use of resources, prevents overloading any single session host, and maintains a smooth user experience. Proper load balancing is crucial for maximizing performance, improving resource efficiency, and reducing costs in AVD deployments. Azure Virtual Desktop provides two main load balancing algorithms:

AVD Host Pool Types

Chay published on 2024-09-11 included in Azure Virtual Desktop

Azure Virtual Desktop Host Pool Types In Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), a host pool is a collection of virtual machines (VMs) that host the user sessions. When deploying AVD, choosing the right host pool type is critical, as it determines how users will access virtual desktops or applications and how resources are allocated. There are two primary host pool types in AVD: Pooled and Personal. 1. Pooled Host Pools A pooled host pool is a configuration where multiple users share the same virtual machine (VM) during their sessions.

AVD Terminology

Chay published on 2024-09-11 included in Azure Virtual Desktop

Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Terminology Understanding the core terminology of Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) is essential for deploying, managing, and optimizing virtual desktops and applications in the cloud. Familiarity with these terms can help you navigate the platform more effectively and communicate clearly about your virtual desktop infrastructure. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of key AVD terms that will aid in your understanding of the platform and its functionalities. 1. Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) A cloud-based desktop and application virtualization service that allows users to access a full Windows desktop experience or specific applications hosted in the Azure cloud.

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