Tag: tools
All the articles with the tag "tools".
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Grafana Alloy on Kubernetes: Three Deployments, One Collector
How we deploy Grafana Alloy on Kubernetes using three separate topologies — a DaemonSet for pod logs and node metrics, a Deployment with a MetalLB VIP for syslog and SNMP, and a Deployment for OTLP traces. Plus why Telegraf earned a permanent seat at the table.
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Nutanix Objects as the Storage Backend for Loki and Mimir
How we configured Nutanix Objects as the S3-compatible storage backend for Grafana Loki, Mimir, and Tempo — bucket architecture across two data centers, F5 GSLB for cross-DC HA, credential management with External Secrets Operator, and a dual-retention strategy that survives compactor mistakes.
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Building an LGTM Observability Stack on Nutanix: Why We Did It and What It Looks Like
Architecture overview of a self-hosted LGTM observability stack (Loki, Grafana, Tempo, Mimir) running on Nutanix — why we built it with zero software budget on recycled hardware, what each component does, and the honest trade-offs five months in.
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Dependabot and Supply Chain Security
Your dependencies have dependencies — here's how to keep them secure.
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GitHub Actions for Terraform and Ansible
Plan in the PR, apply on merge — GitHub Actions patterns for IaC.
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GitHub Actions Reusable Workflows
Stop copying YAML — reusable workflows keep your pipelines clean.
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Git Stash, Cherry-Pick, and Bisect
Three Git commands that will save your day — stash, cherry-pick, and bisect.
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Git Tags and Release Management
Stop guessing what's in production — tags and releases bring order to chaos.
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PR Templates and Issue Templates
Make every PR and issue consistent — templates your team will actually use.
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Branch Protection Rules and PR Workflows
Your code deserves a bouncer — here's how branch protection keeps bad merges out.