https://github.com/stevencoutts/CICD-Example To set up the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) within Docker containers with an Nginx log shipper, follow these steps: Step 1: Install Docker and Docker Compose Before you get started, ensure that Docker and Docker Compose are installed on your machine. – **Install Docker**: – For Ubuntu/Debian: sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get […]
Author: Steven Coutts
In modern software development, Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) have become essential practices for delivering high-quality applications efficiently. CI/CD pipelines automate the process of integrating code changes, testing, and deploying applications, reducing errors and accelerating the development cycle. This tutorial will guide you through building a robust CI/CD pipeline using FastAPI and GitHub Actions. […]
Welcome to our comprehensive guide on Docker! This article aims to provide you with an easy-to-follow overview of everything you need to know about Docker, from creating Dockerfiles to managing containers. Whether you’re a beginner or looking for a quick refresher, this cheat sheet will help you get started and navigate the basics of containerisation. […]
Step 1: Install Docker First, you need to have Docker installed on your machine. The installation process varies depending on your operating system. Step 2: Verify Installation After installation, verify that Docker is running correctly by running the hello-world image: This should download a test image and run it in a container, displaying a message […]
What is Docker? Docker is a platform that allows developers to package their applications into containers—standardised executable components that include everything needed to run an application, such as code, libraries, and configuration files. These containers are lightweight and can run consistently across different environments because they are isolated from the host system. Key Features of […]
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Getting Started With Kubernetes
To get started with Kubernetes, there are a few key concepts you need to understand: Now, let’s talk about how to set up a Kubernetes cluster. There are several ways to do this: For this tutorial, I’ll assume you’re using Minikube for local development. Here’s how to install it: This will download a Kubernetes cluster […]
Prerequisites Ansible Installed: Ensure Ansible is installed on your control machine. If not, you can install it using pip: pip install ansible Inventory File: Have an inventory file that lists your Debian hosts. For example, create a file named inventory with the following content: [debian_servers] host1 ansible_host=hostname_or_ip host2 ansible_host=hostname_or_ip … SSH Access: Ensure you have SSH access to the Debian […]
Prerequisites If you haven’t installed Homebrew yet, open Terminal and run: Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Step 1: Install Python and virtualenv First, ensure that Python is installed. Homebrew makes this straightforward: Next, install virtualenv and sshpass using Homebrew: Step 2: Create a Virtual Environment Choose a directory where you want to set up […]
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Guide to Reading CSV Data with Python
Introduction CSV (Comma Separated Values) files are commonly used for data exchange between different applications. In Python, reading information from a CSV file is quite straightforward with the built-in csv module. This article will guide you through writing Python code to read information from a CSV file using this module. Prerequisites Make sure that your Python environment […]
Behind the scenes of Azure’s global reach are physical centres packed with computing power. Imagine giant warehouses filled with server racks – that’s essentially what Azure datacenters are. Just like any corporate data centre, they have their own dedicated power, cooling, and network systems to keep everything running smoothly. Unlike some data centres you might […]