Devops

Karpenter vs. Cluster Autoscaler on AWS: Picking the Right Tool for Your Kubernetes Scaling
- Mohammad Abu Mattar
- DevOps , Kubernetes , Cloud Computing , AWS , Autoscaling
- Published: 31 May, 2025
You know how it is with modern apps – they can be super busy one minute and then quiet the next. If you're using Kubernetes on Amazon Web Services (AWS), making sure your setup can handle these ups an
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Unlocking the Secrets: HashiCorp Vault vs. AWS Secrets Manager vs. SOPS - Which Reigns Supreme
- Mohammad Abu Mattar
- DevOps , Security , Cloud Computing
- Published: 25 May, 2025
Let's face it, in today's tech world, keeping sensitive info safe – we're talking about those digital keys like API keys and passwords – is a big deal. They're what let you into important systems and
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The AI Revolution in DevOps: How Smart Tech is Changing Incident Response
- Mohammad Abu Mattar
- DevOps , Artificial Intelligence , Incident Management
- Published: 17 May, 2025
Things are getting complicated in the digital world, aren't they? And with all that complexity, keeping our systems running smoothly is a constant challenge for DevOps teams. When something goes wrong
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Platform Engineering: Building Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs)
- Mohammad Abu Mattar
- DevOps , Platform Engineering , Internal Developer Platforms
- Published: 10 May, 2025
Ever feel like developers spend more time wrestling with infrastructure than actually writing code? In today's fast-moving world of software, that's a real problem. So, how do we help our teams focus
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Understanding Software Versioning: A Comprehensive Guide
- Mohammad Abu Mattar
- Software Development , Versioning , DevOps , Best Practices
- Published: 12 Nov, 2022
- Updated: 09 May, 2025
Introduction Software versioning is a critical practice in software development that tracks changes and updates to a codebase. It provides a structured way to identify different iterations of a so
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GitHub Actions vs. GitLab CI for Monorepos: Which One Wins?
- Mohammad Abu Mattar
- DevOps , CI/CD , Monorepos , Software Development
- Published: 26 Apr, 2025
The world of building software is always changing, and how teams organize their code can really affect how well they work. One way that's become pretty popular is using a monorepo – that's just keepin
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Full-Stack Observability with OpenTelemetry: Getting a Clear View of Your Systems
- Mohammad Abu Mattar
- Observability , DevOps , OpenTelemetry , Monitoring
- Published: 19 Apr, 2025
Think about how complicated software can be these days. You've got all these different parts talking to each other – the stuff you see on the screen, the behind-the-scenes processing, the databases, a
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Navigating Growth: Building a Secure and Scalable AWS Environment with a Multi-Account Architecture and Control Tower
- Mohammad Abu Mattar
- Cloud Computing , AWS , DevOps , Cloud Security , Cloud Architecture
- Published: 13 Apr, 2025
The cloud journey often kicks off with a single AWS account – it feels simple and straightforward, especially when you're just starting out or have smaller teams. But as your cloud usage grows, that i
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Policy as Code with Open Policy Agent: A Technical and Governance Perspective
- Mohammad Abu Mattar
- DevOps , Security , Cloud Governance , Policy as Code
- Published: 08 Apr, 2025
Think about how much stuff modern organizations have running in the cloud these days. It's a lot, right? All those servers, applications, and connections can get pretty complicated to manage. Just cli
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Zero Trust Architecture in DevOps Pipelines: Secure Your CI/CD Workflows
- Mohammad Abu Mattar
- DevOps , Cloud Security , Zero Trust Architecture , CI/CD
- Published: 05 Apr, 2025
In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, security is paramount—especially in DevOps environments where CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure drive software delivery. One paradigm that’s resha
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10+ Secret Git Commands That Will Save Hours Every Week
- Mohammad Abu Mattar
- Git , Version Control , DevOps , Software Development , Productivity
- Published: 22 Feb, 2025
Introduction As a Software Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or GitHub user, you probably use Git daily. But are you making the most of it? Git is packed with powerful commands that can save
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Streamlining GitHub Organization Management with Terraform
- Mohammad Abu Mattar
- DevOps , Infrastructure as Code , GitHub , Automation , Terraform
- Published: 11 Jan, 2025
Managing a GitHub organization manually can become increasingly complex as teams grow and projects multiply. For DevOps and DevSecOps engineers, automation is key to maintaining consistency and re
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Deploying Infrastructure with Terraform in CI/CD Pipelines
- Mohammad Abu Mattar
- DevOps , Infrastructure as Code , CI/CD , Terraform , Cloud Automation
- Published: 22 Sep, 2024
In today’s fast-paced DevOps environments, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) has become a cornerstone for managing and scaling infrastructure efficiently. Terraform, a leading open-source IaC tool, is
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When to Use Serverless?
- Mohammad Abu Mattar
- Serverless , Cloud Computing , DevOps , AWS , Software Architecture
- Published: 26 May, 2024
As a DevOps engineer working with AWS, understanding when to use serverless architecture can be a game-changer for your projects. Serverless computing offers numerous benefits, but it's essential to k
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Phases of the Modernization Process
- Mohammad Abu Mattar
- IT Modernization , Cloud Migration , DevOps , Business Strategy , AWS
- Published: 18 May, 2024
Modernizing IT infrastructure is essential for organizations to stay competitive, secure, and efficient. The modernization process, involves several strategic phases. Each phase is critical to ensure
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Becoming an AWS Pro: A Deep Dive into Amazon Elastic Container Service
- Mohammad Abu Mattar
- AWS , Cloud Computing , DevOps , Containerization , ECS
- Published: 13 Oct, 2023
Introduction Are you a passionate AWS Cloud Engineer DevOps enthusiast, looking to sharpen your container orchestration skills and level up your cloud infrastructure management game? Amazon Elasti
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Scaling Up, Staying Strong: Hands-On AWS CloudFormation Techniques for Building Resilient and Scalable Systems
- Mohammad Abu Mattar
- AWS , Cloud Computing , DevOps , Infrastructure as Code , Scalability , Resilience
- Published: 02 Jun, 2023
Introduction: In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, building resilient and scalable systems is crucial for businesses to meet growing demands and maintain high availability. Cloud native
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Unleashing the Magic: Best Practices for Infrastructure Automation in a Cloud Native AWS Environment
- Mohammad Abu Mattar
- AWS , Cloud Native , DevOps , Infrastructure Automation , Best Practices
- Published: 22 May, 2023
Introduction: In the realm of Cloud Native AWS environments, mastering infrastructure automation is essential to unlock the full potential of your magical kingdom. From security spells to optimizi
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Orchestrating Infrastructure with Terraform: Unleashing the Magic of Infrastructure Provisioning
- Mohammad Abu Mattar
- Terraform , Infrastructure as Code , DevOps , Cloud Provisioning , AWS
- Published: 22 May, 2023
Introduction: In the realm of infrastructure orchestration, Terraform emerges as a versatile sorcerer's apprentice, allowing you to create and manage your infrastructure across multiple cloud prov
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Simplifying Application Deployment with AWS SAM: Unleashing the Power of Serverless Magic
- Mohammad Abu Mattar
- AWS , Serverless , DevOps , Infrastructure as Code , Application Deployment
- Published: 22 May, 2023
Introduction: When it comes to deploying serverless applications, AWS SAM (Serverless Application Model) emerges as your trusty sidekick, simplifying the process and harnessing the full power of s
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Leveraging AWS CloudFormation for Infrastructure as Code (IaC): The Mighty Sword of Automation
- Mohammad Abu Mattar
- AWS , CloudFormation , Infrastructure as Code , DevOps , Cloud Automation
- Published: 22 May, 2023
Introduction In the realm of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), AWS CloudFormation emerges as a powerful tool, akin to a mighty sword in your infrastructure automation arsenal. With CloudFormation, you
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Unleashing the Power of Cloud Native Infrastructure on AWS: Building Castles in the Sky
- Mohammad Abu Mattar
- AWS , Cloud Native , Serverless , DevOps , Infrastructure as Code
- Published: 22 May, 2023
Introduction In the realm of cloud computing, Cloud Native Infrastructure stands tall as a modern sorcery, empowering developers to design and deploy applications tailored explicitly for the cloud
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Understanding Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Unleashing the Magic of Code-Driven Infrastructure Management
- Mohammad Abu Mattar
- Infrastructure as Code , DevOps , Cloud Computing , Automation , Software Engineering
- Published: 22 May, 2023
Introduction In the realm of modern technology, infrastructure management has undergone a revolutionary transformation with the emergence of Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Imagine having the power
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Mastering Infrastructure Automation: Harnessing the Power of IaC in a Cloud Native AWS Environment
- Mohammad Abu Mattar
- AWS , Infrastructure as Code , Cloud Native , DevOps , Automation
- Published: 21 May, 2023
Introduction Hey there, fellow tech enthusiasts! Welcome to another exciting adventure in the world of infrastructure automation. Today, we're diving deep into the powerful realm of Infrastructure
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Mastering AWS Architecture: A Comprehensive Guide to the Well-Architected Framework
- Mohammad Abu Mattar
- AWS , Cloud Architecture , Best Practices , DevOps , Cloud Management
- Published: 09 Mar, 2023
TL;DR AWS Well-Architected Framework is a collection of best practices for creating and running systems on AWS that are dependable, secure, effective, economical, and long-lasting. The framework i
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Get Started with Building ReactJS and Docker: A Complete Guide
- Mohammad Abu Mattar
- ReactJS , Docker , DevOps , Containerization , Web Development
- Published: 18 Feb, 2023
Introduction Docker is a powerful tool that allows developers to create, deploy, and run applications in a portable and scalable way. It uses containerization to encapsulate all the dependencies a
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How To Run MySQL in a Docker Container: A Step-by-Step Guide with Customization Tips
- Mohammad Abu Mattar
- Docker , MySQL , Databases , DevOps , Containerization
- Published: 12 Feb, 2023
Introduction Docker has revolutionized the way we run and manage applications by making it easy to package, deploy, and run applications in containers. Containers allow applications to run in a co
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How To Install Docker On Linux In 4 Easy Steps!
- Mohammad Abu Mattar
- Docker , Linux , DevOps , System Administration , Containerization
- Published: 12 Feb, 2023
Introduction Docker is a powerful platform that allows developers to create, deploy, and run applications in containers. Containers are isolated environments that allow you to run your application
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How to Avoid Common Cloud Services Mistakes
- Mohammad Abu Mattar
- Cloud Strategy , AWS , Cloud Security , Cost Management , DevOps
- Published: 20 Jan, 2023
Introduction By offering scalable, on-demand resources and services, cloud services have completely changed the way organizations operate. Implementing cloud services, however, can provide its own
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How to Deploy a Spring Boot Application to AWS CloudFormation
- Mohammad Abu Mattar
- AWS , Spring Boot , CloudFormation , DevOps , Java
- Published: 17 Jan, 2023
Introduction Deploying a Spring Boot application to the cloud can provide many benefits such as scalability and easy management. AWS CloudFormation is a service that allows for the creation and ma
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How To Setup Bastion Host on AWS using CloudFormation Template
- Mohammad Abu Mattar
- AWS , CloudFormation , Security , Networking , DevOps
- Published: 10 Jan, 2023
Introduction In previous post How To Setup Bastion Host on AWS using CloudFormation Template, we will learn how to setup a Bastion host
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How To Setup Bastion Host on AWS using AWS CLI
- Mohammad Abu Mattar
- AWS , AWS CLI , Security , Networking , DevOps
- Published: 09 Jan, 2023
Introduction In today's world, security is the top priority for any infrastructure and applications, that's why a Bastion host is a must-have in your infrastructure if you want to secure your remo
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How to Setup Jenkins on AWS Using CloudFormation
- Mohammad Abu Mattar
- AWS , Jenkins , CloudFormation , DevOps , CI/CD
- Published: 11 Dec, 2022
Introduction In a previous blog post, we setup Jenkins on AWS using the AWS CLI (How to Install Jenkins on AWS EC2 Instance). In this blog
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How to CI/CD AWS With Github using Jenkins
Introduction In previous posts, I have shown you how to setup Jenkins on AWS EC2 instance. You can check the post here. In this post, I will show
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How to Install Jenkins on AWS EC2 Instance
Introduction In this post, I will show you how to Create an EC2 Instance on AWS and install Jenkins on it. PrerequisitesAWS CLI installed and configured IAM user with the following permi
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What is DevOps?
- Mohammad Abu Mattar
- DevOps , Software Development , IT Operations , Agile
- Published: 18 Nov, 2022
What is DevOps, and why is it important? The name "DevOps" is a combination of the terms "development" and "operations," although it refers to a far broader range of principles and procedures than
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What is a CI/CD?
- Mohammad Abu Mattar
- DevOps , Software Development , Automation , CI/CD
- Published: 09 Nov, 2022
Introduction Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery are two of the most important concepts in DevOps. In this article, we will discuss what is a CI/CD and how it can help you to improve yo
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