Tutorials

Tutorials

• Zero-code Kubernetes observability with eBPF demo

  OpenTelemetry eBPF Instrumentation provides zero-code observability for Kubernetes applications using kernel-level eBPF, then complements SDK instrumentation for deeper insights.  Continue Reading

• How to build lightning-fast Quarkus native executables

  Want to build cloud-native Java apps in Java versus Go and Rust? This step-by-step tutorial shows how to create native executables in Quarkus that start fast and use little memory.  Continue Reading

• How to optimize DNS for reliable business operations

  The internet would be different today without DNS anchoring digital communications. Companies can take some basic steps to ensure they can protect and maintain this vital protocol.  Continue Reading

• What are the different types of network cables?

  The main types of network cables are coax, fiber optics, and shielded and unshielded twisted pair. As enterprises deploy new technologies, it's critical to select the right cables.  Continue Reading

• How to build a network-aware CI/CD pipeline with GitLab and Ansible

  Automation is becoming a common process for organizations to include in their networks. No matter what type of automation a network uses, their CI/CD pipeline should be network-aware.  Continue Reading

• How Ansible's Python framework enables network automation

  Ansible's use of Python scripts creates a powerful network automation tool. This guide shows how to automate router tasks with Ansible in a GNS3 lab, such as VLAN setup and backup.  Continue Reading

• An introduction to network automation with Ansible

  Ansible gives administrators additional control over how they configure devices. These tips and tricks help give you a head start in learning what Ansible can do.  Continue Reading

• How to create a network monitoring system

  Most organizations buy network monitoring systems from vendors, but those that choose to build in-house must follow a detailed set of steps to ensure a comprehensive platform.  Continue Reading

• Manage storage using Linux Logical Volume Manager

  To see how flexible your storage space can be, consider Logical Volume Manager on Linux. Flexibility is critical on servers housing huge numbers of files or other resources.  Continue Reading

• How to troubleshoot IP settings with Windows ipconfig

  Ipconfig is a vital tool for network troubleshooting. It displays key network information to help administrators diagnose and fix connectivity issues efficiently.  Continue Reading

• Steps to launch an EC2 instance using AWS CloudFormation

  Admins can use AWS CloudFormation templates and resource stacks to deploy an EC2 instance using an infrastructure-as-code approach.  Continue Reading

• How to create an EC2 instance from the AWS Console

  AWS has made launching EC2 instances an easy task, but there are still many steps to the result. Learn how to successfully create an EC2 instance from AWS Console.  Continue Reading

• How to use Ansible with Windows for server management

  Initially made for Linux, Ansible also manages Windows systems through playbooks that use declarative syntax. Learn how to set up a control node and add roles to Windows Server.  Continue Reading

• How to create an EC2 instance using PowerShell

  PowerShell has practical integrations that provide users with cross-platform capabilities. Get to know prerequisites and resources to create an EC2 instance using PowerShell.  Continue Reading

• Use the AWS CLI to create an EC2 instance

  IT admins can use the AWS CLI to launch and manage EC2 instances. Follow these steps to learn how.  Continue Reading

• How to create Azure Blob Storage accounts

  Follow these steps and best practices for how to create Azure Blob Storage. Keep security in mind as you move through the important, detailed process.  Continue Reading

• Examine a captured packet using Wireshark

  Wireshark is a useful tool for capturing network traffic data. Network pros can make the most of the tool by analyzing captured packets to see what that data means for troubleshooting.  Continue Reading

• How to use the Windows Server Backup tool

  In this tutorial you'll learn how to install, schedule and test Windows Server Backup utility. Readers will also find out which environments the tool is best suited to.  Continue Reading

• How to Create an AWS Lambda Function with CloudFormation

  Do you want to enhance automation, consistency, scalability and cost-effectiveness? Follow this step-by-step tutorial on how to create an AWS Lambda function using CloudFormation.  Continue Reading

• How to use the LFTP client to download files

  The open source LFTP client supports multiple file transport types, such as FTP and HTTPS, enabling administrators to use a single interface to upload and download files.  Continue Reading

• How to monitor and deallocate Azure VMs to save money

  Enterprises can save costs by deallocating Azure VMs during inactive periods. Teams can use log files and automation to monitor VM jobs and push deallocation when a job is complete.  Continue Reading

• How to build a successful FinOps team

  A successful FinOps team relies on clear team structure and roles, shared accountability and baseline measures of success. Use these best practices to build a FinOps team.  Continue Reading

• How to use TFTP to transfer files across the network

  Trivial File Transfer Protocol is one of the oldest and simplest TCP/IP file exchange protocols. Here are use cases and best practices for installation and security.  Continue Reading

• How to survive a cloud service outage

  Outages might be rare, but they are rarely cheap -- any amount of downtime can cost you money. Learn how to minimize the risks and survive a cloud service outage.  Continue Reading

• Tutorial: How to use Linux Deja Dup to back up and restore files

  Deja Dup isn't advertised as a backup tool, but that doesn't mean you can't use it for data protection. Find out how to use Linux Deja Dup for backup and restore in this tutorial.  Continue Reading

• Tutorial: Use Linux cpio to back up and restore files

  There are many ways of backing up files on Linux devices. The cpio utility copies contents out of the file system and into an archive to create reliable backups.  Continue Reading

• Dump and restore: Helpful backup utilities for Linux users

  Dump and restore are two Linux utilities that help ensure reliable backups. From utility installation to restoring file systems, this tutorial is for Linux users of all levels.  Continue Reading

• Tutorial: How to use tar to back up and restore files in Linux

  This tutorial walks users through using the Linux tar utility. Readers will learn a few commands to create files, then how to back up and restore them.  Continue Reading

• Use resource tagging to optimize cloud costs

  When it comes to cost management in cloud computing, tags and additional metadata can help with reporting, allocation and optimization recommendations.  Continue Reading

• Craft a data protection strategy for multi-cloud

  Data protection is harder when you have multiple clouds in the mix. Manage this challenge by crafting a data protection strategy and following these best practices.  Continue Reading

• Optimize ML models with Amazon SageMaker Neo

  Machine learning models that run inference tasks require optimized performance and monitoring. Amazon SageMaker Neo can be a helpful tool in the ML model release cycle.  Continue Reading

• Create a private endpoint to secure Azure Functions apps

  Don't overlook security and leave your functions exposed. Learn how private endpoints can add an extra layer of protection for your Azure Function apps.  Continue Reading

• How to perform an application modernization assessment

  Walk through an application modernization assessment process step by step to make the most informed decisions about how to approach modernization. Learn how to get started.  Continue Reading

• Use cURL and Wget to download network files from CLI

  Web browsers aren't the only tools that use HTTP to download files. Command-line tools, such as cURL and Wget, can download resources like VM images, configuration files and updates.  Continue Reading

• How to use Amazon SageMaker Canvas for accurate predictions

  Amazon SageMaker Canvas is a useful machine learning tool for both technical and nontechnical professionals. This tutorial shows how to create data sets and train custom models.  Continue Reading

• Follow these 3 Azure Pipelines best practices

  IT teams can better streamline workflows, enhance security and improve the developer experience by understanding these Azure Pipelines best practices.  Continue Reading

• Get started with this quick Amazon SageMaker Autopilot tutorial

  Building machine learning models can be a daunting and complicated task. Learn how Amazon SageMaker Autopilot can help and how to start an Autopilot experiment.  Continue Reading

• Use Angry IP Scanner to audit the network

  Angry IP Scanner provides a network scanner alternative to Nmap that is simple, user-friendly and versatile across OSes. Scan types include ping scans, UDP scans and TCP scans.  Continue Reading

• How to create an Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 account

  This tutorial details two different ways admins can set up an Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 account, which will be a necessity when Gen1 isn't an option anymore.  Continue Reading

• How to use tcpdump to capture and analyze traffic

  Network administrators use tcpdump to analyze traffic in Linux systems. Learn how to install and use tcpdump, as well as examine the results of captured traffic.  Continue Reading

• An Azure Repos tutorial to build a container image

  Azure Repos is a tool for IT teams working with repositories and code versions. Get to know the tool better, and see how to use it alongside pipelines to build a container image.  Continue Reading

• Build a multi-cloud Kubernetes cluster step by step

  While Kubernetes is often deployed as a cluster on a single cloud, a multi-cloud cluster can provide numerous advantages, such as reliability, better performance and lower costs.  Continue Reading

• Get started with Kubernetes Cloud Controller Manager

  Kubernetes Cloud Controller Manager is an optional tool used to manage cluster resources. Learn how it works, why you may want to use it and the basics for getting started.  Continue Reading

• How to create and manage Amazon EBS snapshots via AWS CLI

  EBS snapshots are an essential part of any data backup and recovery strategy in EC2-based deployments. Become familiar with how to create and manage them with the AWS CLI.  Continue Reading

• 3 ways to troubleshoot using Wireshark and tcpdump

  Protocol analyzer tools, such as Wireshark and tcpdump, can help network administrators identify protocols in the network, analyze network performance and discover network devices.  Continue Reading

• Guard information in cloud with a data classification policy

  The cloud's need for special data classification attention arises from a combination of risk factors. With proper care, classification and compliance can limit these risks.  Continue Reading

• How to create an incremental snapshot in Azure

  Incremental snapshots provide several advantages over full snapshots, including lower cost and faster backups. Learn how to create an incremental snapshot in Azure.  Continue Reading

• How to create a Google Cloud Spot VM

  A Google Cloud Spot VM can help you take advantage of discounts, but you must be careful not to run certain apps on it. Learn more about Spot VMs and the process to create one.  Continue Reading

• How to create a CloudWatch alarm for an EC2 instance

  CloudWatch alarms are the building blocks of monitoring and response tools in AWS. Get familiar with them by creating an Amazon CloudWatch alarm for an EC2 instance.  Continue Reading

• 5 methods to restore an Azure VM

  There are various ways to restore an Azure VM. Review why you would need to restore a VM, available restoration methods and which process fits your situation best.  Continue Reading

• How latency-based routing works in Amazon Route 53

  If you're looking at Amazon Route 53 as a way to reduce latency, here's how the service works.  Continue Reading

• How to transfer FSMO roles with PowerShell

  You might need to shift Active Directory FSMO roles for a few reasons. If you need to do it more than once, there's a way to automate the procedure with PowerShell.  Continue Reading

• How to use startup scripts in Google Cloud

  Google Cloud lets you use startup scripts when booting VMs to improve security and reliability. Follow these steps to create your own startup scripts.  Continue Reading

• Using PowerShell for Azure service principal authentication

  With help from the Azure PowerShell module, you can avoid login prompts and automate the authentication process when using service principals on Microsoft's cloud platform.  Continue Reading

• Set up PowerShell script block logging for added security

  Learn how to set up your systems to capture abnormal PowerShell behavior as one way to shore up your defenses.  Continue Reading

• PowerShell Move-Item examples for file, folder management

  You can take the pain out of regular administrative tasks, such as migrating and organizing data from your users, with these advanced automation scripts.  Continue Reading

• How to avoid the double-hop problem with PowerShell

  IT pros who manage with PowerShell will run into the double-hop problem and use CredSSP to work around it. This tutorial offers a more streamlined way to avoid that roadblock.  Continue Reading

• Reveal Windows file server permissions with PowerShell's help

  An unauthorized permissions change on a file share could lock out other users. Learn how to automate a report that shows permissions on the server to find these problems fast.  Continue Reading

• Use PowerShell workflows when performance matters

  When time is of the essence, add parallel processing to your PowerShell scripts to perform tasks more efficiently by using the workflows feature in the automation tool.  Continue Reading

• Get started with Amazon CodeGuru with this tutorial

  Amazon CodeGuru reviews code and suggests improvements to users looking to make their code more efficient as well as optimize costs. Follow this tutorial to get started.  Continue Reading

• Build a PowerShell logging function for troubleshooting

  A basic administrative skill is checking over logs to find out why something broke. Learn how to build a proper logging mechanism to catch errors for diagnostic purposes.  Continue Reading

• Best practices for using PowerShell ISE for scripting

  Administrators who want to break into PowerShell scripting need to work with an editor for a more effective workflow. Learn how to edit and manage scripts with PowerShell ISE.  Continue Reading

• How to set up autoscaling in Azure Kubernetes Service

  Explore scaling options in AKS, such as the horizontal pod and the cluster autoscaler. Then, follow a step-by-step tutorial on how to manually and automatically scale resources.  Continue Reading

• How to perform and automate key rotation in Azure Key Vault

  To add another level of security, find out how to automatically rotate keys within Azure key vault with step-by-step instructions for Azure Portal, CLI and PowerShell.  Continue Reading

• Deploy and manage Azure Key Vault with Terraform

  Terraform manages resources using configuration files within cloud platforms. Follow this step-by-step tutorial to learn how to deploy and manage Azure Key Vault with Terraform.  Continue Reading

• Set up a basic AWS Batch workflow with this tutorial

  AWS Batch enables developers to run thousands of batches within AWS. Follow this tutorial to set up this service, create your own workflow and manage your batch environment.  Continue Reading

• How to reduce Azure costs via automation

  One way for Azure customers to reduce their spending is to be sure VMs deployed in the cloud aren't running when they aren't needed. Automation can help.  Continue Reading

• How to set up Azure budget alerts

  Azure budget alerts can be configured to your specific needs by customized email notifications regarding financial budgets. Follow this tutorial to get started.  Continue Reading

• Proper storage performance testing: A tutorial

  This step-by-step guide details how to prepare for and perform storage performance tests. Explore methods for choosing the right tool for your testing.  Continue Reading

• Ease package management with this Azure Artifacts tutorial

  An extension of the Azure DevOps service, Azure Artifacts can help developers manage and share packages to streamline the overall development process.  Continue Reading

• An Azure Data Factory tutorial for beginners

  Azure Data Factory can be used to create data pipelines to process data from multiple sources. Learn how to effectively create these pipelines within Azure Portal.  Continue Reading

• Improve Azure storage security with access control tutorial

  These step-by-step guidelines detail how to grant limited access in Microsoft Azure storage. This best practice helps keep storage secure from internal and external threats.  Continue Reading

• How to deploy an EKS cluster using Terraform

  Terraform benefits include scalability, repeatable infrastructure and cost efficiency. Follow this step-by-step tutorial to learn how to deploy an EKS cluster using Terraform.  Continue Reading

• NetOps vs. DevOps vs. NetSecOps: What's the difference?

  DevOps, NetOps and NetSecOps ... oh my! These IT concepts have their differences, but at the end of the day, they're family. Here's how they relate.  Continue Reading

• How to create EC2 custom metrics with Amazon CloudWatch

  Amazon CloudWatch provides useful monitoring information with its built-in capabilities, but for additional data, it might be time to consider custom metrics.  Continue Reading

• Step-by-step guide on how to create an IAM user in AWS

  Learn how to make an AWS IAM user and assign an access policy to the user with a few commands. This detailed tutorial includes screenshots to guide you through the steps.  Continue Reading

• Kubernetes basics: A step-by-step implementation tutorial

  This Kubernetes implementation example demonstrates how to create a single-node cluster on Windows 10 to get a containerized application up and running.  Continue Reading

• Cut coding corners with return values in PowerShell functions

  In certain instances, a return keyword is a good option to exit the current scope of a function and to reduce the bloat from a PowerShell script.  Continue Reading

• A better way to query DynamoDB data with SQL

  Not everything is a one-click solution. Review two ways to query DynamoDB with SQL, as well as what these methods reveal about AWS' future as the top cloud provider.  Continue Reading

• Build a custom VM image for Azure deployments

  Follow this step-by-step guide to create a custom virtual machine image for Microsoft Azure deployments.  Continue Reading

• Build and deploy a microservice with Kubernetes

  Ready to run microservices in production? Follow along to create a containerized microservice and deploy it on Kubernetes in this step-by-step tutorial.  Continue Reading

• Lighten up and install Exchange 2019 on Windows Server Core

  Organizations looking to tighten up security in every aspect of their infrastructure now have the option to deploy their on-premises messaging system on Server Core 2019.  Continue Reading

• Find and lock down lax Windows share permissions

  With help from PowerShell, you can identify the shares that need adjustments across your infrastructure then use a script to fix them to protect sensitive data.  Continue Reading

• PowerShell ForEach-Object cmdlet picks up speed

  Administrators get extra incentive to switch to PowerShell 7 after an existing cmdlet acquires a performance enhancement to run multiple iterations in parallel.  Continue Reading

• Project management tools and strategies: Gantt charts, PERT charts and PM planning tools

  In project management, charts can visualize work in progress -- and there are many ways to do so. Learn how Agile teams use Gantt, PERT, burn down and other charts to stay on track.  Continue Reading

• How to monitor NetApp quotas for disks with PowerShell

  NetApp's PowerShell module provides a fast and easy way to automate and monitor NetApp quotas for disks. Learn how with this step-by-step tutorial.  Continue Reading

• Pick up basic Git commands with a hands-on tutorial

  To get things done in Git, know your commands. Open up the version control system and replicate this quick tutorial to learn how to run crucial inputs.  Continue Reading

• Learn how to deploy a Flask app to AWS Elastic Beanstalk

  Explore Elastic Beanstalk, the cloud service that automates web application provisioning on AWS infrastructure. Use this tutorial to model your own deployment with Python and Flask.  Continue Reading

• Filter for AWS objects with these PowerShell commands for S3

  Because of S3's flat structure, it can be difficult to find your way around the service. Learn how to use PowerShell S3 commands to find the right AWS objects.  Continue Reading

• Follow this step-by-step guide to use AWS Lambda with PowerShell

  Explore the process needed to prepare, package and publish Lambda functions with PowerShell modules. Use the examples in each step to model your own functions.  Continue Reading

• Managing NetApp CIFS shares with PowerShell

  NetApp provides a feature-rich PowerShell module to manage CIFS shares. Find out how it works, as well as how to set up a new share and establish permissions.  Continue Reading

• Use Elasticsearch shard allocation to distribute workload demand

  Learn how to use Elasticsearch shards to distribute data storage and retrieval across physical resources, as workload demands grow.  Continue Reading

• Manage Elasticsearch documents with indices and shards

  Before they can put the search capabilities of Elasticsearch to use for their organization, admins need to properly organize and manage documents via indices, shards, replicas and mapping.  Continue Reading

• Pick up CI/CD, version control in this Azure DevOps tutorial

  Microsoft's rebranded Azure DevOps helps teams take a software project from start to finish. Walk through the service's components, from project planning to pipelines and testing.  Continue Reading

• Control Docker containers with the Nginx load balancer

  Docker is an efficient container platform, but it isn't perfect. Follow this Nginx load balancer tutorial to provide your container environment with high availability across multiple nodes.  Continue Reading

• Boost DevOps cred with script management in Git version control

  DevOps teams use configuration management to automate patches and provisioning. They use version control to increase collaboration and change control. Learn how to combine the two.  Continue Reading

• Write cloud-config automation scripts into the configuration file

  Bypass the need for excess infrastructure, and put off the automation languages seminar -- you need to configure the cloud now. Fortunately, you can still do that.  Continue Reading

• Get started with this Nutanix Community Edition installation guide

  Install Nutanix Community Edition to test its features in your infrastructure for free. Learn about the download, installation, configuration and VM creation processes.  Continue Reading

• Learn Kubernetes infrastructure in a personal lab

  Live servers are not the place to build up Kubernetes skills. Instead, set up a Kubernetes cluster, and start experimenting with it on a laptop in a lab.  Continue Reading

• Security issues in cloud computing

  While the cloud may be flexible and cost-efficient, a lack of data safeguards and compliance standards makes security the largest hurdle to leap.  Continue Reading