Simplifying Kubernetes Deployments with Helm Charts
Chart Structure and Configuration
A Helm chart is a collection of files that describe a related set of Kubernetes resources. The core components include Chart.yaml, values.yaml, and template files under the templates/ directory.
Chart.yaml
This file defines metadata about the chart:
apiVersion: v1
name: k8sapp
version: 0.1.1
appVersion: "1 ...
Posted on Tue, 19 May 2026 17:19:43 +0000 by llirik
Deploying Applications with Kubectl in Kubernetes
Kubectl Deploymant Workflow
The process for deploying applications using Kubectl involves several key steps:
Verify cluster readiness (Minikube or kubeadm)
Create Deployment configuration
Apply the configuration
Verify deployment status
Deploying a Sample Web Application
1. Creating the Deployment Configuration
A Deployment object manages app ...
Posted on Tue, 19 May 2026 07:14:38 +0000 by chokies12
Building an Nginx Docker Image Using AlmaLinux
Creating the Base Image
This process builds an Nginx imagee from AlmaLinux:latest that automatically starts Nginx when containers launch.
Setting Up Files
mkdir ~/docker-nginx
cd ~/docker-nginx
echo 'Nginx operational' > index.html
Dockerfile Configuration
FROM almalinux:latest
RUN yum clean all && \
yum -y install epel-release ...
Posted on Sun, 17 May 2026 22:53:27 +0000 by stephaneey
Deploying Snipe-IT Asset Management System Using Docker
Snipe-IT is an open-source application for tracking IT assets, including hardware, software licenses, and accessories.
Setting Up the Docker Environment
Install Docker and Docker Compose on your host system.
Configuring Environment Variables
Create a directory for configuration files and generate an environment file.
mkdir -p /opt/snipe-it/conf ...
Posted on Fri, 15 May 2026 09:41:18 +0000 by ell0bo
Setting Up MySQL Containers on CentOS 7 Using Docker
Preparing Mount Points
Create directories for persistent configuration and data storage:
mkdir -p /opt/mysql-instance/{conf,storage}
Configuring Character Sets
Create the configuration file at /opt/mysql-instance/conf/custom.cnf:
[mysqld]
user=mysql
character-set-server=utf8mb4
[client]
default-character-set=utf8mb4
[mysql]
default-character ...
Posted on Fri, 15 May 2026 00:09:03 +0000 by contex
Deploying Jenkins Using Docker
Pull the Jenkins Docker image.
docker pull jenkins/jenkins
Set up a persistent storage directory on the host and adjust permissions.
mkdir -p /var/jenkins_data
chmod 777 /var/jenkins_data
Launch a Jenkins container with custom configurations.
-d runs the container in detached mode.
-p 10240:8080 maps the container's Jenkins web interfac ...
Posted on Thu, 14 May 2026 13:26:49 +0000 by alexdoug
Docker-Based Confluence Deployment and Configuration
Image Version Selection
Identify the appropriate release tag from the official Atlassian Docker Hub repository. Tags follow the pattern {version}-{jdk} (e.g., 8.5.0-jdk17). For production environments, prefer Long-Term Support (LTS) releases over feature releases to ensure stability and extended support cycles.
Available versions are listed at: ...
Posted on Thu, 14 May 2026 10:56:59 +0000 by jjoves
Essential Dockerfile Instructions for Python Backend Development
Core Dockerfile Instructions
Base Image Specification
Purpose
Defines the foundation image for the container.
Syntax
FROM <image-name>
FROM <image-name>:<tag>
FROM <image-name>@<digest>
Example using a Python environment with ODBC support:
FROM tadeorubio/pyodbc-msodbcsql17:latest
Key Points
Must be the first no ...
Posted on Wed, 13 May 2026 20:27:13 +0000 by DarrenL
Getting Started with Docker: Installation and Basics
What Is Docker?
Docker is an open-source platform that enables developers to build, deploy, and run applications in isolated environments called containers. It follows a client-server architecture where the Docker client communicates with the Docker daemon (server), which handles container creation, execution, and distribution. Communication oc ...
Posted on Wed, 13 May 2026 09:20:11 +0000 by vinny69
Understanding Dockerfiles: Build Efficient Container Images
A Dockerfile is a text document containing a sequence of instructions that Docker uses to assemble a container image. Each line represents a layer, and04 the final image is the result of executing all specified commends in order.
Consider this basic Dockerfile for a Node.js application:
FROM node:18-alpine
LABEL project="my-web-app"
W ...
Posted on Mon, 11 May 2026 09:14:12 +0000 by Neomech