If you are using Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) and trying to run Docker, you might encounter a permission denied error. This error usually happens when your user does not have permission to access the Docker daemon socket. This blog will guide you through fixing this issue. Scope This blog is for users who face … Read more
In this tutorial, we’ll break down some common fundamental concepts in Python: classes, attributes, objects, and the powerful built-in functions isinstance() and hasattr(). These topics are the building blocks of object-oriented programming (OOP) in Python and will help you write more efficient, organized code. Scope This blog is a beginner-friendly guide to understanding Python’s isinstance(), … Read more
In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of connecting AWS Lambda to Microsoft SQL Server using PyODBC. This is particularly useful for developers and system administrators who need to interact with SQL Server databases from AWS Lambda functions. Scope The scope of this tutorial includes setting up a container environment, installing necessary … Read more
When working with multiple AWS accounts, securely managing secrets can be challenging. In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through how to retrieve AWS Secrets Manager keys across accounts using a Python script on an EC2 instance. Looking to automate your secrets retrieval, this guide provides a practical, hands-on solution for secure access. Scope This blog … Read more
Recently, a global outage has impacted CrowdStrike and Microsoft services. If you’re using AWS cloud services, this recovery procedure will help you address issues with EC2 instances affected by this outage. The outage has specifically affected Windows EC2 instances, and we know it’s critical to restore your systems quickly. Fortunately, there are two main temporary … Read more
In this blog, we will explore some fundamental SQL concepts using sample tables and records within a PostgreSQL database, as established from this article. We will provide clear explanations and examples to help you use PostgreSQL effectively. Let’s dive in! Scope This guide help you on how to use SQL joins and conditional statements in … Read more
Working with databases through a command line interface can be efficient, but sometimes you may prefer using a graphical user interface (GUI) to manage your databases. If you have PostgreSQL installed on your Ubuntu Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) and want to access it using a GUI client from your Windows environment, follow these organized … Read more
In this blog, we’ll walk through how to install PostgreSQL on WSL using Ubuntu 22.04. This guide is helpful for those who want to set up PostgreSQL on a Windows system for development or testing purposes. Scope This blog covers the installation steps, configuration, and basic usage to get PostgreSQL up and running on a … Read more
Users of Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL 2) might sometimes find themselves unable to connect to the internet from their Ubuntu 20.04 environments. This can be frustrating, especially when trying to install packages or pull updates. In this post, we’ll explore the root cause and provide a solution to resolve this common issue. Example … Read more
When working with Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) 2, users often encounter an issue where changes made to the /etc/resolv.conf file are not persistent after a reboot. This can be frustrating, especially for developers who need to maintain specific configurations for networking or DNS settings within their Linux subsystem. The Root Cause The primary reason for this … Read more