Christian Lempa·1yGitLab CI CD automation (Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, and more…)
Christian demonstrates how he automates his home lab using GitLab CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform. The automation streamlines workflows, manages project deployments, and configures infrastructure. He highlights key concepts of continuous integration and deployment, the role of GitLab runners, and practical examples of deploying with GitLab pipelines.
InfoWorld·1yOpenTofu becomes the real deal
OpenTofu, a community-driven Terraform fork, has made significant strides since its inception in January 2024. Now supported by the Linux Foundation and various industry sponsors, it boasts a vibrant community, increased code contributions, and innovative features that surpass those of Terraform. Its ecosystem is enriched by contributions from multiple corporate vendors, and OpenTofu has introduced several game-changing features like native state encryption and dynamic module sourcing. Despite challenges, OpenTofu continues to grow, posing a strong alternative to HashiCorp’s Terraform.
HashiCorp·1yDisaster recovery strategies with Terraform
Learn how Terraform can play a critical role in disaster recovery (DR) strategies by simplifying infrastructure provisioning, reducing costs, and ensuring consistency. Explore different DR strategies, such as Backup & Data Recovery, Pilot Light, Active/Passive, and Multi-Region Active/Active, and how Terraform's automation, scalability, and flexibility improve DR execution. A practical example demonstrates Terraform's capabilities in an AWS environment, showing how to conduct and revert region failovers seamlessly.