In previous Kubernetes based posts I have created a deployment of replicas, a load balancer service and demonstrated how to test that traffic flows to different pods. But what if I wanted to control how much resource a deployment should use? Resources: Requests and Limits Kubernetes has an resources option for requests and limits, as […]
14Feb/26
Testing Kubernetes Load Balancer via Replicas (Kubernetes)
I previously blogged about deploying a replica set of nginx in Kubernetes, with the same static web pages shared from storage. I then did a post about using a load balancer such as Metallb in Kubernetes, with pods available externally via the load balancer. But how about mixing the two together…. Some Python (Flask) When […]
AWS Security Review Checklist: Complete Self-Assessment Guide
The exact checklist we use for paid security reviews. 55+ items covering IAM, network, data, and logging with time estimates and remediation steps.
10 AWS Security Misconfigurations Found in 90% of Accounts
We’ve audited 200+ AWS accounts. These 10 security misconfigurations appear in 90% of them. Learn how to detect and fix each issue with CLI commands.
28Jan/26
Free AI Training (Artificial Intelligence)
On Wednesday 28th January 2026 the UK government announced it’s ambition to boost the AI skills of the UK with the AI Skills Hub (https://aiskillshub.org.uk). The AI Skills Hub has the ambition to up skill 10 million UK workers by offering free training. Yes, free. And regular readers will know I’m a big fan of […]
AWS Cost Optimization Best Practices: A Maturity-Based Guide [2026]
Stop drowning in generic tips. Learn AWS cost optimization through our maturity model: from visibility to FinOps culture. Up to 72% savings with Savings Plans, 40% with Graviton.
AWS Cost Optimization Checklist: The Maturity-Based Framework [2026]
Stop wasting time on random AWS cost optimizations. This maturity-based checklist shows exactly where to start with realistic timelines and 15-72% savings.
Load Balancer (Kubernetes)
In a previous blog post (K3s Cluster) I wrote how my K3s Cluster sat and waited for an external IP address and never got one. There are solutions for this when running a K3s Cluster, or running a Kubernetes via MicroK8s. MetalLB MetalLB is a load balancer for use in Kubernetes, which helps those running […]
AWS IAM Identity Center: Complete Guide to Centralized Identity
Learn AWS IAM Identity Center from architecture to implementation. Covers identity sources, permission sets, MFA, CLI integration, and troubleshooting.
AWS European Sovereign Cloud: Complete Guide to EU Data Sovereignty
Learn what AWS European Sovereign Cloud is, how it works technically, and whether you need it. Complete guide with decision framework for EU data sovereignty.