What about Kubernetes? Not just containers!
An excellent introduction to the basics of Kubernetes. Check it here: https://luminousmen.com/post/kubernetes-101
Engineering KPIs for Board Room discussions
A very nice article on engineer KPIs: https://codeclimate.com/blog/engineering-kpis-board-deck/
Security architecture anti-patterns
Nice article on security design anti-patterns: https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/whitepaper/security-architecture-anti-patterns
DNS Wars, really?
The golden rule: keep the DNS server that you are interrogating daily as close to you as possible (in your home or office, if you can; if not, at your local ISP). A very nice keynote on DNS Wars, take a look:
Failure Modes and Continuous Resilience
A resilient system continues to operate successfully in the presence of failures. There are many possible failure modes, and each exercises a different aspect of resilience. The system needs to maintain a safety margin that is capable of absorbing failure via defense in depth, and failure modes need to be prioritized to take care of …
Need to dig into your kubernetes clusters?
A simple, intuitive, and fully customizable UI to dig into your kubernetes clusters: kubectl-dig https://github.com/sysdiglabs/kubectl-dig
Google’s Zero Trust Network approach
It’s all about security, but also about access. Google has adopted a new model for their security. No longer do they choose for perimeter security, they implement security throughout their network. Do not trust your network. It is probably already owned! You can read more about it here: https://thenewstack.io/how-to-start-applying-googles-zero-trust-model/
Serverless, containers or just VMs?
Finally we see real adoption in the enterprise of containers and containerorchestrators. Kubernetes is gaining popularity, but FaaS is also taking a leap. What’s the current stand and what to expect? More about that can be read here: https://thenewstack.io/add-it-up-serverless-vs-kubernetes-vs-containers/
SRE: The Biggest Lie Since Kanban?
A thought provoking article by Ernest Meuller on the implementation of SRE and Kanban and their effectiveness. Via the AgileAdmin: https://theagileadmin.com/2018/10/02/sre-the-biggest-lie-since-kanban/
A lesson in agile: How one team ended dependency delays
A very nice article on Agility and solving impediments through TechBeacon: A lesson in agile: How one team ended dependency delays