CI/CD
Chef Artifacts with Artifactory
May 19, 2017

Explore how Artifactory is an excellent tool for managing Chef artifacts for deployments. Learn how to install, upload, control access and integrate with Chef. Discover the benefits of Artifactory over other alternatives.
Policyfile Pipeline with Jenkinsfile
May 15, 2017

Discover how to manage Chef changes in all environments using policyfiles. Learn how to create a Jenkins pipeline for your policyfiles, ensuring secure and efficient deployment.
Cookbook Pipeline with Jenkinsfile
May 12, 2017

Discover how to create a cookbook pipeline using Jenkinsfile for your CI environment. This blog post provides a detailed guide on setting up Jenkins as your tool of choice for managing deployment pipelines.
Cookbook Development with Rakefiles
May 11, 2017

Explore the process of cookbook development with Rakefiles. Learn how to standardize cookbook quality, implement automated testing, and release cookbooks efficiently. Ideal for Ruby developers.
How I’m Learning Docker
January 12, 2017

Explore my journey of learning Docker as a part of my DevOps training. I share my experiences with inverted and relative learning styles, and how they helped me understand complex concepts like virtualization and isolation.
Jenkinsfile
January 5, 2017

The basics of configuring a Jenkinsfile to creating a CI/CD Pipeline in Jenkins. Includes version control, parallel commands, and an audit trail. Discover how to build, test, and publish.
7 Options for Implementing Policyfile Attributes in Any Environment
November 14, 2016

Seven ways to move away from Chef node, environment, or role attributes to Chef policyfile attributes. This can be the hardest part of migrating to Policyfiles.
Promoting Cookbooks into a Private Chef Supermarket with TeamCity
April 29, 2016

Discover how to promote cookbooks into a private chef supermarket with TeamCity. Learn to control version dependencies, ensure cookbook availability, and streamline the approval process for external cookbooks.
My Advice For Chef in Large Corporations
September 23, 2015

Explore practical advice for people in large corporations on how to effectively use configuration management. Learn from real-life examples and implement simple strategies to transform your organization’s ability to react to change.
Is Continuous Delivery Needed in Our Organization?
February 13, 2015

Explore the need for Continuous Delivery in your organization. Learn how it can help fix defects quickly and deliver features faster, building trust with your customers.
Safety Net
June 6, 2014

Improving software updates for restaurants is challenging. The key? Before risky changes, build a safety net to ensure quality and desired outcomes.
Christmas with TeamCity
May 26, 2014

In Christmas 2008, amidst global uncertainty, I utilized my vacation to set up Continuous Integration via TeamCity, transforming our product’s development.