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DevOps vs GitOps which one should you use?

If you're like most people, you've probably heard of both DevOps and GitOps. But what do they mean, and where do they overlap? In this blog post, we'll explore the differences between DevOps and GitOps, as well as where they intersect.

Brian Christner

25 Oct 2022 · 2 min read

Why I created online courses

How I transitioned from presenting courses and workshops to converting to online courses.

Brian Christner

11 Nov 2020 · 3 min read

How to use Docker Security Scan Locally

How the new Docker security tool Docker Scan helps to push left and find bugs before they hit production

Brian Christner

10 Nov 2020 · 3 min read

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.

Brian Christner

25 Oct 2019 · 4 min read

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.

Brian Christner

14 Oct 2019 · 5 min read

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.

Brian Christner

7 Aug 2019 · 3 min read

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.

Brian Christner

8 Jul 2019 · 2 min read

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.

Brian Christner

20 Jun 2019 · 5 min read

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.

Brian Christner

28 Mar 2019 · 5 min read

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.

Brian Christner

1 Mar 2019 · 4 min read

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.

Brian Christner

5 Feb 2019 · 3 min read

Journey to Docker Certified Associate

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

Brian Christner

21 Mar 2018 · 3 min read

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.

Brian Christner

22 Jan 2018 · 3 min read

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.

Brian Christner

20 Sep 2017 · 3 min read

Introduction to Container Monitoring

This introduction to container monitoring explains why we should monitor containers and what is different about monitoring them versus VM's.

Brian Christner

22 Aug 2017 · 3 min read

How to Monitor a Traefik Reverse Proxy with Prometheus

Recently, I started using the reverse proxy Traefik [https://traefik.io/] as a default for my projects. Out of the box, Traefik supports Docker Swarm, Kubernetes, and many others. What's

Brian Christner

9 Aug 2017 · 4 min read

How to monitor Docker for Mac/Windows

Monitoring is now baked into Docker for Mac/Windows by default. How cool is that? No longer do we need to guess about the performance of our development machines or

Brian Christner

12 Jul 2017 · 3 min read

Test Driving Docker Function as a Service (FaaS)

Serverless is no longer just a buzzword for Docker it is now a reality. Recently, I had the opportunity to test drive the Docker Serverless project or better known as

Brian Christner

10 Apr 2017 · 4 min read