Terraform Changes The World
By Annie Hedgpeth ·
Discover how Terraform, a tool for building, changing, and versioning infrastructure, is making a significant impact on in the 2018 US Elections.
Infrastructure As Code
My New Friend, Cinc-Auditor
By Annie Hedgpeth ·
My journey with cinc-auditor for CI/CD pipelines, replacing InSpec. Discover how she navigated dependency issues using PackageCloud over RubyGems.
Terraform + Kitchen + InSpec
By Annie Hedgpeth ·
Explore the integration of Terraform, Kitchen, and InSpec for efficient testing of Terraform deployments for a smoother development workflow.
Terraform + Azure + WinRM
By Annie Hedgpeth ·
How to set up a Windows VM in Terraform that joins a domain domain and allows WinRM access. Addresses Strict Group Policy issues.
Azure’s Managed Identity in Test Kitchen
By Annie Hedgpeth ·
Explore how Azure’s Managed Identity enhances security in Test Kitchen by replacing client secrets with identities to your kitchen nodes for easier testing.
Packer and Azure Managed Images
By Annie Hedgpeth ·
Explore the process of creating managed images in Azure using Packer and Chef. Learn how to use these images across multiple subscriptions and regions.
VM from Custom Image with Terraform and Azure
By Annie Hedgpeth ·
Learn how to create virtual machines from custom images using Terraform and Azure with this step-by-step guide.
Terraform and Azure
By Annie Hedgpeth ·
Explore the powerful combination of Terraform and Azure in this comprehensive guide. How to create, change, and improve production infrastructure using Terraform’s open-source tool with Azure.
Chef Rollback with Policyfiles
By Michael Hedgpeth ·
Explore the benefits of using Chef Policyfiles for rollback mechanisms in application release automation. Learn how to safely undo changes, simplify deployments, and plan for potential rollbacks.
Jenkinsfile
By Annie Hedgpeth ·
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.
Chef Policyfiles—The Preferred Way to Package Chef
By Michael Hedgpeth ·
Discover the benefits of using Policyfiles in Chef for managing dependencies and changes for nodes. Take control over change management, make Chef easier to learn and more secure.
Elasticsearch Network Hosts
By Annie Hedgpeth ·
Explore the process of creating a cookbook to spin up three nodes using Test Kitchen and installing Elasticsearch onto said nodes. Learn how to navigate the complexities of using ohai values, node hashes, and IP addresses in an Elasticsearch cluster.
Promoting Cookbooks into a Private Chef Supermarket with TeamCity
By Michael Hedgpeth ·
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.
Tutorial for Test Kitchen with Azure
By Michael Hedgpeth ·
Learn how to run Test Kitchen with Azure in this step-by-step tutorial. Discover the benefits of using Azure, how to set up, and the commands to use. Ideal for those seeking a hassle-free testing environment.
Technology < Partnership
By Michael Hedgpeth ·
Explore why our organization chose Chef over other configuration management tools. It’s not just about the technology, but the partnership and cultural changes that lead to success.
My Advice For Chef in Large Corporations
By Michael Hedgpeth ·
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.
Intrinsic Motivators Leading to Chef
By Michael Hedgpeth ·
Explore how intrinsic motivators such as autonomy, mastery, and purpose can lead to successful implementation of Chef in an organization. Discover the power of these motivators over traditional bonuses.
Programming Ruby (Pickaxe) Book Review
By Michael Hedgpeth ·
Discover how the Programming Ruby (Pickaxe) book can help you master Ruby programming. This comprehensive guide demystifies Ruby, making it an essential tool in your coding arsenal. Perfect for beginners and experts alike.
Customizing Chef Book Review
By Michael Hedgpeth ·
Explore our in-depth review of Customizing Chef by Jon Cowie. Discover how this book can help you understand Chef’s extensibility and tackle complex organizational challenges. Perfect for those with basic Chef knowledge.
Solving SSL Validation failure with knife
By Michael Hedgpeth ·
Solve SSL Validation failure issues with knife after moving to a hosted version of the Chef server. Discover short-term and long-term solutions for your blog or website.