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James Smith

Senior Kubernetes Engineer

Kubernetes is my thing—I love building scalable systems and fine-tuning container workflows for better performance.

17 articles published

Understanding Namespaces in Kubernetes - A Complete Guide for DevOps Engineers

A comprehensive guide to Kubernetes namespaces: Learn how to organize, isolate, and manage resources effectively in your Kubernetes cluster.

James Smith

•January 15, 2025

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Kubernetes Probes - A Complete Guide to Container Health Checks

A practical guide to configuring liveness, readiness, and startup probes in Kubernetes, with real examples and best practices

James Smith

•January 9, 2025

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StatefulSets in Kubernetes

A guide to creating, scaling, and updating StatefulSets in Kubernetes for stateful applications.

James Smith

•December 27, 2024

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Kubernetes Jobs - Everything you need to know

After managing hundreds of Kubernetes clusters, I'll share my hands-on experience with K8s Jobs.

James Smith

•December 25, 2024

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kubectl Delete Pod - A Complete DevOps Guide

Learn how to safely delete pods in Kubernetes with real-world examples and best practices from my years of experience as a DevOps engineer.

James Smith

•December 22, 2024

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Mastering kubectl logs - A DevOps Engineer's Guide

A comprehensive guide to kubectl logs command with real-world examples from my years of Kubernetes experience

James Smith

•December 21, 2024

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PostgreSQL on Kubernetes - A Complete Guide to Deployment Methods

An in-depth analysis of different PostgreSQL deployment strategies on Kubernetes, with pros and cons of each approach

James Smith

•December 18, 2024

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DaemonSets in Kubernetes

An essential guide to understanding and utilizing DaemonSets for node-level resource management in Kubernetes.

James Smith

•October 28, 2024

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Sidecar Containers in Kubernetes

Understanding how to extend your application's functionality within a Kubernetes Pod using sidecar containers.

James Smith

•October 28, 2024

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Kubernetes Custom Resources

Kubernetes Custom Resources extend the API of Kubernetes and define new resource types.

James Smith

•October 27, 2024

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Kubernetes Network Policies

Kubernetes Network Policies enable the control of network traffic within a cluster, enhancing security and resource optimization.

James Smith

•October 26, 2024

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Kubernetes Horizontal Pod Autoscaler

Kubernetes Horizontal Pod Autoscaler enables dynamic scaling driven by real-world demands.

James Smith

•October 25, 2024

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How to Use Kubernetes CronJob

The Kubernetes CronJob is a powerful tool for scheduling periodic jobs in a cluster.

James Smith

•October 22, 2024

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How to Copy Files from Pod to Local with kubectl cp

We have provided a step-by-step explanation of the kubectl cp command for copying files and directories across your local system and a Kubernetes pod's container. We will walk through examples of common use cases and troubleshooting errors you may encounter.

James Smith

•October 2, 2024

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How to Use kubectl port-forward for Secure Application Access in Kubernetes

This guide provides a step-by-step explanation of how to use the kubectl port-forward command to securely access applications running inside a Kubernetes cluster. We'll walk through practical examples, including PostgreSQL database access, and discuss common use cases, troubleshooting tips, and best practices for secure and effective usage.

James Smith

•October 2, 2024

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Kubectl Restart Pod - How to Restart Pods in Kubernetes

Learn how to restart pods in Kubernetes using the kubectl CLI tool. We'll cover different methods to restart pods, including rolling restarts, scaling, and more.

James Smith

•March 29, 2024

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How to use Kubectl Exec Command

Kubectl Exec is a CLI utility in Kubernetes that allows users to execute commands inside a container running in a pod. ue

James Smith

•March 28, 2024