Managing large scale Terraform projects can be a daunting task, but with the right approach and tools, it can be made much simpler. In this blog post, we will discuss some best practices and strategies for managing large scale Terraform projects, to help you achieve greater efficiency and scalability. Use Terraform modules: One…

AWS Data Transfer costs refer to the charges incurred when data is transferred in or out of an AWS service. These costs can add up quickly, especially for businesses that rely heavily on cloud-based services. …

Smart contracts are self-executing contracts with the terms of the agreement written directly into lines of code. These contracts are stored and replicated on a blockchain network, making them tamper-proof and transparent. One of the most significant benefits of smart contracts is their ability to automate processes and eliminate the…

Kubernetes is a powerful platform for managing containerized applications, and one of its most useful features is the ability to easily create and manage volumes. In this post, we’ll look at how to clone a volume in Kubernetes using the Container Storage Interface (CSI). First, let’s define what we mean…

In Kubernetes, a volume snapshot is a copy of the data stored in a Persistent Volume (PV) at a specific point in time. These snapshots can be used for various purposes, such as backup and recovery, testing, or even as a source for creating new PVs. In this blog post…

Building a decentralised application that is scalable and quick to turn around is no simple task. Amongst the business objectives of the application, there are various technical objectives that need to be met. When planning the move to mainnet, there were several core pieces the Po.et team needed to plan…

Hashicorp have created some amazing tools to help engineers in orchestrating cloud architecture. Two tools I want to go through are Packer and TerraForm Packer.io So what exactly is packer Packer is an open source tool for creating identical machine images for multiple platforms from a single source configuration. Packer is lightweight, runs on every major…

Note: The Dokku project has changed significantly since this guide was written. The instructions below may not reflect the current state of the Dokku project. Introduction A significant hurdle in developing an application is providing a sane and easy way to deploy your finished product. Dokku is a Platform as a…

I have been on a drive to improve our development workflow (and culture). To keep up with demands, any tech company needs to make adjustments to not only to their core products, but ideally to the operational side of things. …