In this article, we’ll guide you through the steps to establish a secure site-to-site VPN between your AWS VPC and DigitalOcean VPC using OpenVPN Access Server. This method provides a flexible and cost-effective alternative to AWS’s managed VPN service, allowing greater control over your tunnel configuration. Unlike our previous article, where we used AWS’s customer […]

When managing a Kubernetes environment – whether on AWS, another cloud provider, or on-premises – securely handling secrets is a top priority. Many developers rely on methods like storing secrets in .env files or as environment variables within Kubernetes, but these approaches come with security risks and operational challenges. Sensitive information like API keys, passwords,

In today’s fast-paced digital world, maintaining a secure and efficient workflow is essential for businesses of all sizes. As companies adopt more complex technologies and manage an increasing number of online tools, the importance of cyber security has never been more pronounced. One of the biggest risks to business security is weak password management. With

Recently, Amazon Web Services announced that they would start charging for IPv4 addresses. Previously, IPv4 addresses incurred charges in AWS only if the Elastic IP (EIP) was assigned to an instance in a stopped state. However, effective February 1, 2024, AWS began charging $0.005 per IP per hour for all public IPv4 addresses, regardless of

In today’s digital age, businesses are compelled to embark on a journey of transformation to stay competitive and meet evolving customer demands. Amidst this transition, DevOps Consulting Services emerge as indispensable allies, guiding organizations through the complexities of modern IT operations and enabling them to thrive in the digital landscape. Key Points: In conclusion, navigating

Tracking who accesses a system through SSH (Secure Shell) is crucial for security. However, what happens when users delete their command execution history (bash history)? This action erases their trail, making it harder to monitor their activities. Nevertheless, if you are using AWS, there are ways to audit SSH commands even after bash history deletion,

In today’s business landscape, the utilization of managed IT solutions has become increasingly prevalent, with both for-profit and nonprofit organizations recognizing the pivotal role that the IT industry plays. The need for a well-equipped and professionally managed IT department has become evident, as companies strive to outperform their competition while concurrently minimizing operational costs. A

In one of the recent AWS infrastructure migration projects that we worked on, the customer asked for our suggestions on reducing their AWS cloud IT infrastructure costs. After closely collaborating with the customer’s internal team to understand usage patterns, we realized that some of the EC2 instances were used exclusively during business hours, rendering their

After practicing server administration and DevOps for over 15 years, I am surprised that the complaints are still the same today as when I started. The most common customer complaints can vary depending on the cloud platform or hosting architecture. However, I have listed the most frequently reported issues and possible resolutions below: 1) Web