How to Create Ansible Template [Examples]
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Jinja2 templating in Ansible: how the template module works, the syntax worth knowing, and a demo generating real config files in a playbook.
#ansible #devops-tooling
Writing
How to Build on AWS with CDK for Terraform (CDKTF)
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CDK for Terraform in practice: when writing infrastructure in a programming language pays off, the architecture, and a working AWS deployment demo.
#terraform #iac #aws
Ansible Vault: How to Securely Encrypt Sensitive Data
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Ansible Vault end to end: encrypting files and strings, password management options, using encrypted content in playbooks and rotation habits.
#ansible #security #devops-tooling
Working with Ansible Inventory - Basics and Examples
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Ansible inventory beyond one flat file: groups and variables, multiple sources, dynamic inventories and the layouts that scale with a fleet.
#ansible #devops-tooling
Terraform with GitHub Actions: How to Manage & Scale
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Running Terraform through GitHub Actions: a working pipeline example, troubleshooting notes, and the practices that keep it safe as usage grows.
#terraform #devops-tooling
45 Best DevOps Books for Engineers to Read in 2026
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A curated shelf for infrastructure people: DevOps, SRE, architecture, security and programming books organized by area, with notes on each pick.
#devops-tooling #opinion
50+ Ansible Best Practices to Follow [Tips & Tricks]
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A long, organized list of Ansible practices covering project structure, playbooks, variables, modules, roles, execution and security habits.
#ansible #iac #devops-tooling
Atlantis vs. Terraform Cloud / Terraform Enterprise - Comparison
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Atlantis against Terraform Cloud and Enterprise: what the open-source PR workflow covers, what the platforms add, and how to choose between them.
#terraform #devops-tooling
How to Automate Terraform Deployments and Infrastructure
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Three routes for automating Terraform beyond laptop applies: general CI/CD, purpose-built platforms, and scripting, with the trade-offs of each.
#terraform #iac #devops-tooling
Terraform vs. Kubernetes: Key Differences and Comparison
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Two tools people keep comparing that solve different problems: provisioning versus orchestration, where they overlap, and how they work together.
#terraform #kubernetes
Ansible Modules - How To Use Them Efficiently (Examples)
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How Ansible modules actually work: the common ones worth memorizing, usage patterns, building custom modules and the best practices around them.
#ansible #devops-tooling
16 DevOps Best Practices Every Developer Should Know
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A grounded tour of DevOps practices and the anti-patterns that undo them, from CI/CD and IaC to blameless culture and sensible on-call habits.
#devops-tooling #platform-engineering
AWS IAM Policies: Creating an IAM Policy & Best Practices
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IAM policies from the ground up: policy types, document structure, creating and validating policies, versioning and the practices that avoid pain.
#aws #security
Ansible Roles: Basics, Creating & Using
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Ansible roles from structure to sharing: why they exist, the directory anatomy, creating and using them, and how collections fit the picture.
#ansible #devops-tooling
21 Terraform Best Practices to Improve your TF workflow
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The Terraform habits that keep estates workable: remote state with locking, module reuse, project structure and the practices that prevent rework.
#terraform #iac
Terraform Output Values: Complete Guide & Examples
· via Spacelift
Terraform outputs from basics to real use: declaring them, chaining them between configurations, sensitive values and the output command flags.
#terraform #iac
Ansible Variables: How to Use Different Types of Ansible Variables
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The full Ansible variable story: types, naming, lists and dicts, registered results, special variables and the precedence order that explains bugs.
#ansible #devops-tooling
Ansible Playbooks: Complete Guide with Examples
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My Spacelift guide to Ansible playbooks: structure, variables, Vault for secrets, handlers, conditionals and loops, each with a runnable example.
#ansible #iac #devops-tooling
Ansible Tutorial for Beginners: Playbook & Examples
· via Spacelift
The Ansible starting point I wrote for Spacelift: concepts, installation, inventory, ad hoc commands and a first playbook, with a working demo setup.
#ansible #iac #devops-tooling
Architecting for sustainability on AWS
Improve the cloud architecture of workloads on AWS by leveraging the best practices of the new Sustainability Pillar
#aws #devops-tooling