Category Archives: Infrastructure

Infrastructure
A cartoon-style server rack stands alone in the center of a large, dimly lit basement with concrete walls, exposed ceiling pipes, and soft overhead lighting. A cartoon-style server rack stands alone in the center of a large, dimly lit basement with concrete walls, exposed ceiling pipes, and soft overhead lighting.
Homebrew Infrastructure

Proxmox for the HomeLab

August 12, 2025

Meet Proxmox VE (Virtual Environment), a free and open‑source virtualization platform that fuses full KVM-based virtualization with LXC containers into one seamless web interface. It’s popular among home lab enthusiasts and IT pros who want enterprise-grade tools without enterprise-level licensing fees.

This post takes a deep dive into what Proxmox is and how to set up a powerful home lab using it; from the basics of installation to more advanced configurations like VLANs, backups, and clustering.

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Illustration of Kubernetes infrastructure with nodes, pods, and services connected in a cloud environment Illustration of Kubernetes infrastructure with nodes, pods, and services connected in a cloud environment
Best Practices Enterprise Homebrew Infrastructure Kubernetes

Kubernetes for Production: What You Need to Know to Get Started

July 1, 2025

Kubernetes has become the industry-standard platform for deploying and managing containerized applications. Its popularity is well-earned, offering capabilities like self-healing, automated scaling, and zero-downtime deployments. But many developers hit a wall when moving from sandbox environments to real-world production setups. This post aims to simplify that jump by breaking down what Kubernetes is, how to use it, and the essential hardware and configuration needed for a reliable production deployment.

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Illustration of Amazon DynamoDB and non-relational database concept with blue tones, including the DynamoDB logo, title, horizontal divider, and data visualization icons. Illustration of Amazon DynamoDB and non-relational database concept with blue tones, including the DynamoDB logo, title, horizontal divider, and data visualization icons.
Infrastructure Serverless

Non-Relational Databases and the Design Dilemma: Single Table or Multi Table?

May 27, 2025

Non-relational databases have changed how developers think about data modeling. Among them, Amazon DynamoDB stands out for its speed, scalability, and serverless simplicity. This post explores the core ideas behind non-relational databases, explains the philosophies and tradeoffs of single-table versus multi-table designs in DynamoDB, and offers clear conventions and examples to guide implementation.

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A minimalist infographic illustrating serverless infrastructure using AWS services, including Lambda, DynamoDB, Aurora, and VPS, emphasizing cost-effectiveness and database model choices. A minimalist infographic illustrating serverless infrastructure using AWS services, including Lambda, DynamoDB, Aurora, and VPS, emphasizing cost-effectiveness and database model choices.
Infrastructure Serverless

From Idea to App: Going Serverless with AWS

May 20, 2025

Startups and solo developers are often faced with the same challenge: how to build robust, scalable systems without draining their limited resources. Traditional cloud services offer power, but can be overkill — both in terms of complexity and cost. This is where serverless technology shines. In this post, we’ll look at how combining the Serverless Framework, AWS Lambda, and DynamoDB creates a lean, efficient stack. We’ll also examine why Aurora Serverless (particularly v2) may not be the best fit for budget-conscious builders, and when a cheap VPS still makes sense for relational workloads.

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