Provisioning infrastructure on AWS with Terraform is efficient and allows for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices. In this tutorial, we will walk through the process of setting up Terraform on Windows 10 using the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) with Ubuntu. Step-by-Step Guide Step 1. Enable WSL and Install Ubuntu To enable WSL and install … Read more
When working with Docker images in a CI/CD environment, it can often be necessary to pull images from a private registry. In this guide, we’ll look at how to access a private Docker image hosted on the GitLab Container Registry within a GitLab CI/CD pipeline, including authentication for Docker-in-Docker scenarios. Setting Up Your Credentials Before … Read more
Are you tired of constantly typing in your credentials every time you push to remote repositories on GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket? This guide is tailored to help you configure Git on your local machine for hassle-free operations with remote repositories. Step-by-Step Guide Step 1. Generate an SSH Key The first step is to create a … Read more
Are you struggling with getting your WordPress site icon to show up in Google or Bing search results? Despite removing and adding it back, the issue persists, which can be frustrating and impact your site’s brand visibility as shown example below. Fortunately, tools like RealFaviconGenerator can come to the rescue. In this guide, we’ll walk … Read more
Backing up your database is crucial for protecting your data against corruption and loss. In this tutorial, we’ll guide you through the process of automatically backing up a MySQL database from an Amazon EC2 instance to an S3 bucket. Prerequisites Before we start, make sure you have: Step-by-Step Guide Step 1. Create an IAM User … Read more
Visual Studio Code, or VSCode, is known for its robust ecosystem of extensions that can enhance your development workflow. One such extension is GitLens, which supercharges the built-in Git capabilities of VSCode. In this guide, we’ll show you how to use GitLens’s interactive rebase feature to combine all your commits into a single commit directly … Read more
In this blog, we’ll explore the process of copying S3 bucket objects across different AWS accounts. This task is crucial for scenarios such as data migration, backups, or simply sharing resources between departments or projects within your organization. As cloud solutions evolve, it’s increasingly common to manage multiple AWS accounts. Understanding how to transfer S3 … Read more
Managing users on an Ubuntu 22.04 system is a common administrative task, especially when dealing with Amazon EC2 instances. Below, you’ll find a step-by-step guide on how to add and delete users on your EC2 Ubuntu 22.04 instance. Adding Users on Ubuntu 22.04 Step 1. Connect to Your EC2 Instance Make sure you are logged … Read more
Creating a swap space on an EC2 instance running Ubuntu 22.04 is an essential task when you need more virtual memory. Swap allows the system to utilize disk space to store data temporarily that the RAM can’t hold. This guide illustrates how to add swap space to your Ubuntu 22.04 instance on AWS EC2. Purpose … Read more
Cross-account access is an essential feature for organizations operating in the cloud that require collaboration across different AWS accounts. Utilizing the AssumeRole feature of AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a secure way to delegate permissions without sharing security credentials. In this blog post, we’ll explore how you can set up cross-account access between two AWS … Read more