Two's Complement Yak Shaving, Part 2, Also Live!
Jun 20, 2023
The hosts tackle ongoing SSL certificate struggles with a mix of humor and technical insight. They discuss the branch-based environment approach and the cost benefits of serverless services. The intricacies of DNS management and the challenges of AWS IAM permissions are thoroughly explored. Personal anecdotes highlight troubleshooting in production environments, while innovative CI configuration strategies also take center stage. A live troubleshooting session brings real-time problem-solving to life, showcasing the importance of meticulous planning in cloud infrastructure.
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Tasty Penny Example
- Matt Godbolt confirms that Ben Rady's recipe website, Tasty Penny, works with a naked domain.
- This example guides their approach to fixing the Two's Complement website.
Lower TTL for Rollback
- Lower the DNS TTL to a short duration (e.g., 2 hours) before making significant changes.
- This makes it easier to roll back if something breaks, minimizing downtime.
CNAME and Naked Domains
- CNAME records are desirable for naked domains but not technically allowed.
- DNS providers often use workarounds, and Amazon's Route 53 has built-in support for this.