DevOps Paradox

The podcast discusses the challenges of implementing the 'you build it, you run it' philosophy. It explores the evolution and commercial interests of platform engineering. The abuse of the 'shift left' mentality in software development is examined, highlighting the importance of specialization. The influence of AI, funding, and valuations in the tech industry is discussed, along with building long-term value in a company. The podcast also explores upcoming improvements in platform features and documentation.

#234: The shift to cloud computing has greatly increased the popularity of infrastructure as code. But think about it. Cloud is nothing more than an abstraction on top of bare metal servers. Why can't we just as easily manage our bare metal servers as code as well? In this episode, we speak with Rob Hirschfeld, founder and CEO at RackN, about the challenges and opportunities of managing bare metal servers as code.   Rob's contact information: Twitter: https://twitter.com/zehicle LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhirschfeld/ Website: https://robhirschfeld.com/   YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/devopsparadox   Books and Courses: Catalog, Patterns, And Blueprints https://www.devopstoolkitseries.com/posts/catalog/   Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://www.devopsparadox.com/review-podcast/   Slack: https://www.devopsparadox.com/slack/   Connect with us at: https://www.devopsparadox.com/contact/

The podcast discusses the benefits of using a simulated environment like Wilco for training in software engineering. They explore the concept of building quests and the impact of AI on upskilling. They also discuss the use of yaml files in creating quests and the importance of realistic interactions in a simulated environment.

#232: More than eighteen months in, Log4J appears to still be a huge problem for many organizations. What if there was a way to make sure those types of problems could be easily bubbled out to the right people at the right time in the tools they are already using? In this episode, we talk with Nir Valtman, CEO and co-founder at Arnica, about how protecting your source code, applications and people will help you minimize your risk.   Nir's contact information: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ValtmaNir LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valtmanir/   YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/devopsparadox   Books and Courses: Catalog, Patterns, And Blueprints https://www.devopstoolkitseries.com/posts/catalog/   Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://www.devopsparadox.com/review-podcast/   Slack: https://www.devopsparadox.com/slack/   Connect with us at: https://www.devopsparadox.com/contact/

#231: We never thought that exposing our databases to the public internet was a good thing. However, when we started creating middleware API services that sat in front of those databases, we probably ended up doing almost the exact same type work that we did when we created the database schemas themselves. Somehow or another, we thought this was good, but in reality, it was not the right solution. In this episode, we speak with Tanmai Gopal, CEO and co-founder at Hasura, about how modern web APIs are developed and the role of modern databases in making development more efficient and scalable.   Tanmai's contact information:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/tanmaigo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanmaig/   YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/devopsparadox   Books and Courses: Catalog, Patterns, And Blueprints https://www.devopstoolkitseries.com/posts/catalog/   Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://www.devopsparadox.com/review-podcast/   Slack: https://www.devopsparadox.com/slack/   Connect with us at:  https://www.devopsparadox.com/contact/

#230: In today's digital age, it's no secret that relying solely on passwords for security is no longer an effective solution. We all understand the risks associated with using just passwords, but the question remains: what other alternatives do we have at our disposal? What if you could eliminate passwords all together and still make all your communications completely secure? In this episode, we speak with Mike Malone, Founder and CEO at Smallstep, about his background with OpenID and OAuth and how increasing security today doesn’t mean also increasing budgets.   Mike’s contact information: Twitter: https://twitter.com/mjmalone LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mmalone/   YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/devopsparadox   Books and Courses: Catalog, Patterns, And Blueprints https://www.devopstoolkitseries.com/posts/catalog/   Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://www.devopsparadox.com/review-podcast/   Slack: https://www.devopsparadox.com/slack/   Connect with us at: https://www.devopsparadox.com/contact/

The podcast discusses the evolution of installing applications into Kubernetes, highlighting the challenges faced and tools introduced. It explores the use of YAML files, the emergence of tools like YQ and templating languages, and the importance of value substitution, conditionals, and loops. The chapter also discusses the benefits and challenges of using Helm for application installation and whether Helm charts are necessary for first-party applications.

#228: The Agile Manifesto is now more than 20 years old. However, even after all this time, instead of helping organizations create and deliver software faster to satisfy customer needs, many times Agile principles are turned into rigid processes that stifle innovation and limit customer satisfaction. Have far have we strayed from the core principles of the manifesto? In this episode, we talk with Paul Stovell, CEO and founder of Octopus Deploy, about the realities of Agile in 2023. Also, find out about the backstory of how Paul was able to snag the octopus.com domain.   Paul’s contact information: Twitter: https://twitter.com/paulstovell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulstovell/   YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/devopsparadox/   Books and Courses: Catalog, Patterns, And Blueprints https://www.devopstoolkitseries.com/posts/catalog/   Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://www.devopsparadox.com/review-podcast/   Slack: https://www.devopsparadox.com/slack/   Connect with us at: https://www.devopsparadox.com/contact/

Learn how to layoff-proof your engineering career by developing people skills, being direct, and maintaining a healthy mindset. Explore the impact of AI in the industry and the importance of mental health. Discover strategies for navigating layoffs and rewiring negative thought patterns. Plus, get tips on eating well for stability and productivity.

#226: Dependency on third-party providers is an inescapable reality of modern operations. However, expecting third-party providers to solve everything for you is highly unrealistic. Even if you had all the money in the world, you probably still would have issues with your operations. In this episode, we break down an article that discusses what level of support and services we should expect from third-party providers.   Cloud Dependencies Need to Stop F—ing Us When They Go Down https://thenewstack.io/cloud-dependencies-need-to-stop-f-ing-us-when-they-go-down/   Today’s sponsor: Save 25% on your first Barbaro Mojo order using the code "DevOps25” https://barbaromojo.com/discount/DevOps25   YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/devopsparadox/   Books and Courses: Catalog, Patterns, And Blueprints https://www.devopstoolkitseries.com/posts/catalog/   Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://www.devopsparadox.com/review-podcast/   Slack: https://www.devopsparadox.com/slack/   Connect with us at: https://www.devopsparadox.com/contact/