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How Fix Certificate Error on Azure Self-Hosted Agent
Working in a highly regulated corporate environment can often feel daunting, especially when it comes to connecting to the internet. Strict regulations, mandatory security inspections, proxy requirements, and self-signed certificates can all introduce unexpected challenges. In such environment, I ran into a problem during the execution of the following pipeline on a self-hosted agent. One… Continue reading
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My Repair Note on DC – AC Inverter
Dear blog readers before sharing my repair note, I want to make you aware that this activity involves working with high voltage, which can cause serious injury or death. Do not attempt this repair unless you are fully trained and understand the risks. Improper handling of electrical components can be fatal. Safety precautions, proper tools,… Continue reading
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Provide Terraform providers in Air gapped Environment
By default, Terraform fetches provider plugins from its official registry over the internet. However, this may not always be feasible in environments with strict compliance requirements, where direct internet access is restricted. Additionally, not all organizations may have Terraform Enterprise for managing such scenarios. In these cases, it is possible to create your own local… Continue reading
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How to Update Time without NTP or GPS
In the IT environment, keeping server time precise is of utmost importance to ensure accurate logging and facilitate post-mortem analysis. Precise timestamps are critical for correlating events, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining system integrity. On the other hand, there are scenarios involving home appliances with limited memory and CPU power, where implementing a full TCP/IP stack… Continue reading
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Export ProFTPD Metrics into Prometheus or InfluxDB
In today’s IT landscape, many organizations are transitioning their systems to containerized platforms. Unfortunately, not all applications are cloud-native friendly. Even though, you have legacy applications running on a container platform, you still need a way to send metrics for alerting purpose or calculating SLA due to contractual agreements. One such application is ProFTPD, a… Continue reading
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Creating a Customized Golden Image for Azure Cloud with Packer
In today’s dynamic IT environments, the need for custom golden images tailored to a company’s unique requirements is more critical than ever. A golden image serves as a standardized template for deploying virtual machines, ensuring consistency, security, and compliance across your organization. But what if the default marketplace images don’t quite fit your needs? That’s… Continue reading