Brian Christner

docker

What is Docker BuildKit and What can I use it for?

Docker BuildKit is a little known feature now available in the latest Docker release 19.03. BuildKit enables higher performance docker builds and caching possibility to decrease build times and increase productivity for free.

By Brian Christner 25 Oct 2019

docker

Analyzing VMWare, Docker, and Kubernetes Trends

We take a look at VMware, Docker, and Kubernetes Google Trends to understand the popularity according to Google and the direction we are going with each technology.

By Brian Christner 14 Oct 2019

docker

Attaching Networks to Docker Build

The docker build command is a vital element in the DevOps process. Unlocking the full potential of docker build opens up new use cases and prepares us for the future Buildx.

By Brian Christner 7 Aug 2019

docker

Deploy, Configure, and Monitor Traefik with Prometheus and Grafana

Traefik is my top drawer tool to solve multiple use cases while not adding additional complexity. Need a Reverse Proxy, a Let's Encrypt integration, or a Docker Swarm/Kubernetes integration then Traefik is just the tool for the job.

By Brian Christner 8 Jul 2019

docker

Säntis Systems Summit Recap

The inaugural Säntis System Summit in Appenzell, Switzerland kicked off. The unconference was full of great people, topics, and beautiful scenery.

By Brian Christner 20 Jun 2019

startup

Limit your Tech Toolset

It's easier than ever to buy new tools. Stop, first evaluate existing tools, do some information gathering, and combine the number of tools you have.

By Brian Christner 4 Jun 2019

docker

Become a Docker Power User with Microsoft VS Code

VS Code combined with the Docker extensions will not only unlock amazing features but also allows us to increase productivity and reduce context switching.

By Brian Christner 28 Mar 2019

docker

How a Single Raspberry Pi made my Home Network Faster

The Pi Hole project adds an entire new level of performance and security to our home network. Powered by Docker and a Raspberry PI I can now block all unwanted Ads and Metrics network wide.

By Brian Christner 1 Mar 2019

Security

Transforming into an Open Business

Being Open and Transparent is more than Git projects. We are now opening our blog and company metrics to add more transparency to our business and industry.

By Brian Christner 18 Feb 2019

docker

Configure Windows Server for Docker Development

Configure a Windows Server for your Docker Development environment. Matching the Windows Host OS in Development is important for consistency across environments.

By Brian Christner 5 Feb 2019

startup

I Broke It

It's easy to get swept up in daily life. But I broke something that was important to me and that is sharing information.

By Brian Christner 5 Feb 2019

docker

Journey to Docker Certified Associate

The journey from first using Docker, to becoming a Docker Captain, and now a Docker Certified Associate.

By Brian Christner 21 Mar 2018

docker

Docker Prometheus Project Road to 1,000 Stars

The road to 1,000 GitHub stars for the Docker Prometheus project, learnings, and what's next. The project is being used around the world and continues to be updated and used.

By Brian Christner 22 Jan 2018

Ghost CMS

Enough is Enough, Time for SaaS

After a couple tragic website outages I finally decided to investigate alternatives. SaaS is the way to focus more on delivering content and less about maintaining.

By Brian Christner 6 Oct 2017

docker

Creating Cloud Agnostic Container Workloads

Ensuring our workloads conform to Cloud Native standard architecture is allowing more flexibility and portability while removing vendor lock-in.

By Brian Christner 20 Sep 2017