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DevOps - What is it?

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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

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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.

Python Commands for Beginners

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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.

Automating Hyper-V VM Imports with PowerShell

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Introduction Managing multiple virtual machines (VMs) in Hyper-V can become a time-consuming task, especially when VMs need to be imported into the system in bulk. While the Hyper-V Manager offers a manual process for importing VMs, using PowerShell to automate the process can save significant time and effort, particularly when dealing with large numbers of VMs. In this article, we’ll walk you through a PowerShell script that automates the process of importing multiple VMs into Hyper-V Manager.

Python Virtual Environment

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Understanding Python Virtual Environments Python is a versatile programming language widely used for web development, data analysis, artificial intelligence, and more. One of the key features that make Python so powerful is its ability to manage dependencies and package versions through virtual environments. This article will explore what Python virtual environments are, why they are important, and how to create and manage them effectively. What is a Python Virtual Environment? A Python virtual environment is an isolated environment that allows you to install and manage dependencies for a specific project without affecting the global Python installation or other projects.

Running Python Scripts

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Python is a versatile and widely-used programming language. Running Python scripts, using Python3, and converting scripts into executable files can streamline workflows and improve script portability. Below is a comprehensive guide on how to accomplish these tasks. Running Python Scripts Python scripts are files containing Python code, typically saved with a .py extension. To run a Python script: Open the Terminal or Command Prompt: On Linux/Mac: Use the terminal. On Windows: Use Command Prompt or PowerShell.

Setting Up a Dockerized Nginx Web Server for Load Balancing Testing

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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

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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.