Becoming a DevOps Engineer: Understanding the Role and Responsibilities
A DevOps Engineer is a great job that often has you working as a combination of a developer, a systems operator, and an automation expert. Here are the details to determine if this is the job for you.
8 min read
Feb
2022
What Is DevOps: How To Build An Efficient DevOps Team
In this article, I’m focusing on areas that should help you immediately advance your DevOps knowledge. First, I’ll list and detail what DevOps is and isn’t. Then, I’ll go through my DevOps evaluation to help you assess how “DevOps-y” you and your team are.
13 min read
Feb
2022
Kubernetes vs. Docker
Versus isn’t the right question. Using these tools isn’t an either-or equation. Let's break down their origin, purpose, and how to use the right tool for the job.
10 min read
Dec
2019
Sysadmin Day 2019 Goodies
A video and resources on doing Sysadmin things in Docker
Feb
2022
Docker Birthday #6, 2019
Hands-on Training Resources for Right NowDocker 101 Linux Containers Labs (works for all OS's)Docker 101 Windows Containers (Requires latest
1 min read
Oct
2018
My Hacktoberfest 2018 Docker Wishlist: How You Can Help Open Source
Every year DigitalOcean creates a contest in October called Hacktoberfest where you can help open source and get a t-shirt
3 min read
Oct
2020
The Future of Docker Swarm 2018-2020
I use it. My clients use it. I even made the worlds best online and real-world courses on it. This is a comprehensive recap of the present and future of Swarm and the SwarmKit library.
6 min read
Jun
2018
My DockerCon 2018 Slide and Demo Resources
My DockerCon Talk Slide Resources "Building Your Docker Tech Stack" Slides (Video or PDF) Demo GitHub repo for
2 min read
May
2019
Is Swarm Dead? Answered by a Docker Captain.
Swarm is alive and well in 2018. Let's see how Docker Inc. has publicly stated continued support for Swarm and Kubernetes, and dispel some myths about the SwarmKit project.
6 min read
Sep
2018
Getting a Shell in the Docker for Windows Moby VM
When using Docker for Windows, you're actually using a tiny (custom) LinuxKit Linux running in a special Hyper-V VM. There's
1 min read
Mar
2020
The What, Why, and How of the Docker Certified Associate (DCA) Certification
Many people have asked me about the DCA (Docker Certified Associate) certification. What it takes to get it, what are
4 min read
Jul
2021
DockerCon 17 EU Resources
Advanced Orchestration (Workshop) Slides you can follow along with Repo with slides, code, and configs Slack Chat Channel (#dc-wksh-orch-adv) for
1 min read
May
2017
18 of My Favorite DockerCon 2017 Video's
This is all about my favorite DockerCon session videos. Yes, they all happen to be by fellow Docker Captains and
4 min read
Sep
2018
Node.js Docker "Good Defaults": A Best Practice Template for Node In A Container
TL;DR: Get the Project Skeleton on GitHub and improve your Node+Docker skills I've been a Node fan since
3 min read
May
2017
Back From DockerCon17 US: The Best of Austin
It's hard to put into words the amazing community DockerCon brings together. It was my 2nd DockerCon US and it's
5 min read
May
2022
Sweet Shell: With Oh-My-Zsh, SpaceVim, Starship, True Color, and Demo Mode. For macOS, Linux, and Windows
My terminal emulator and shell setup for macOS, Linux, and Windows. AKA "Ultimate Terminal Setup" New stuff I'm checking out
3 min read
Aug
2017
My DockerCon17 Speaker Resources
Advanced Orchestration Workshop Slides you can follow along with Repo with slides, code, and configs Slack Chat channel (#workshop_orch_
Mar
2017
My TL;DR: Docker Version/Name Change Highlights
TL;DR: Versions are now YY.MM based (like Ubuntu) and you can choose Stable (slower) or Edge (faster) releases.
1 min read
Feb
2022
Docker Desktop for Mac Commands for Getting Into The Local Docker VM
When using Docker Desktop for Mac, you're actually using a tiny (custom) Alpine Linux running in a special xhyve VM
1 min read
Jan
2017
10 Minutes To HA Docker
Setup Swarm Mode in 1.12 on Digital Ocean with Failover Hey, only got a few minutes to learn something
7 min read
May
2017
Install Docker PPA on Ubuntu 16.04 With Good Defaults
Sometimes you may not want to install Docker with the wonderfully useful curl -sSL https://get.docker.com/ | sh, so
1 min read
Jan
2017
Docker Swarm Firewall Ports
This covers Docker Engine >=1.12, and it's built-in Swarm Mode (Docker Services) ports. Below that, I also include
Apr
2017
CLI Tips and Tricks (From Docker Online Meetup)
Along with other fantastic Docker Captains Ajeet Singh Raina and Viktor Farcic, I talked for a few minutes on a
May
2017
DockerHR: DockerCon 2016 Recap
A talk I gave to our local meetup on major announcements from DockerCon16 and some cool demos. List of videos
