Tag: #cloud
Writing on GPUs, LLMs, MLOps, Kubernetes — and mindset · 20 posts
CPU steal time and throttling — telling apart the st column in top, burstable credits, and CFS quota
CPU utilization reads 40%, yet p99 latency spikes and the st column in top shows 20%. Three completely different causes hide behind these look-alike symptoms: steal time, where the hypervisor does not hand a physical CPU
2026-07-26 · 17 min read #linux#cpu#cgroups#kubernetes#cloudsystemd v261 — Staged Rollout Comes to PID 1, Cloud IMDS Absorption, and a Finished dlopen Migration
systemd v261, released 2026-06-19, ships ConditionFraction= (turns a unit on for only a set fraction of the fleet), ConditionMachineTag= (splits machines into rings via machine tags), and a new IMDS subsystem that pulls
2026-07-17 · 16 min read #linux#systemd#devops#cloud#sysadminCore Banking Modernization Strategy — From Mainframe to Cloud Native
A comparative analysis of strategies for modernizing legacy core banking. We cover big-bang rebuilds versus incremental strangler patterns, core decomposition, the cloud-native core banking wave, the Korean regulatory en
2026-06-13 · 23 min read #core-banking#modernization#cloud#mainframe#migrationTerraform & IaC Complete Guide — Everything About Managing Infrastructure as Code
Everything about Infrastructure as Code: Terraform fundamentals, HCL syntax, state management, modules, Terragrunt, and real-world AWS examples.
2026-04-12 · 18 min read #devops#terraform#iac#infrastructure#awsAWS Core Services Overview & 2025-2026 Tech Trends Recap
A comprehensive guide to AWS core services (EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, EKS, etc.) and a retrospective on major tech trends from 2025-2026.
2026-04-12 · 12 min read #ai#aws#cloud#ec2#lambda2026 AI & Tech Trends -- Agentic AI, GPUaaS, Sovereign AI, and Quantum Computing
A comprehensive overview of the defining tech trends of 2026: Agentic AI, GPU as a Service, Sovereign AI, quantum-safe cryptography, AI chip competition, and hiring trends.
2026-04-11 · 13 min read #ai#trends#ai-agent#gpu#quantumSnowflake Data Engineer Career Guide: Mastering the Cloud Data Warehouse King
A complete analysis of the Snowflake Data Engineer role. Snowflake architecture (compute-storage separation), Snowpark, Cortex AI, Iceberg Tables, dbt integration, streaming (Snowpipe), cost optimization — 20 interview q
2026-03-23 · 24 min read #snowflake#data-engineering#data-warehouse#sql#dbtAWS vs GCP vs Azure Complete Comparison 2025: Service Mapping, Pricing, Certifications, and Decision Framework
Complete 3-cloud comparison! AWS/GCP/Azure service 1:1 mapping tables (compute/storage/DB/AI/serverless), pricing comparison, strengths/weaknesses analysis, certification roadmap, multi-cloud strategy, and decision frame
2026-03-23 · 21 min read #aws#gcp#azure#cloud#comparison[Virtualization] 05. AWS EC2 and Nitro System: The Evolution of Cloud Virtualization
AWS Nitro System architecture, GPU instance types (P/G series), EFA networking, Nitro Enclaves, and the cutting edge of cloud virtualization.
2026-03-20 · 9 min read #virtualization#infrastructure#cloud[Virtualization] 02. QEMU and KVM: The Heart of Open-Source Virtualization
Deep dive into QEMU emulation architecture and KVM integration, the TCG engine, VirtIO devices, GPU passthrough, and the foundations of open-source virtualization.
2026-03-20 · 8 min read #virtualization#infrastructure#cloud[Virtualization] 04. Complete Guide to GPU Virtualization: Passthrough, vGPU, MIG, SR-IOV
Comprehensive comparison of GPU Passthrough, vGPU (NVIDIA GRID), MIG, SR-IOV, and Kubernetes time-slicing for GPU virtualization.
2026-03-20 · 9 min read #virtualization#infrastructure#cloud[Virtualization] 01. Virtualization Fundamentals: Type 1 vs Type 2 Hypervisors
Core virtualization concepts, differences between Type 1 and Type 2 hypervisors, and a comparison of full virtualization, paravirtualization, and hardware-assisted virtualization.
2026-03-20 · 8 min read #virtualization#infrastructure#cloud[Virtualization] 03. VirtualBox and VMware: From Desktop to Enterprise
VirtualBox architecture and limitations, VMware product lineup (ESXi, Workstation, Fusion), the vSphere ecosystem, and vGPU support compared.
2026-03-20 · 8 min read #virtualization#infrastructure#cloudAWS Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) Practice Exam - 60 Questions Complete Guide
AWS Cloud Practitioner CLF-C02 practice exam with 60 questions covering all domains: Cloud Concepts, Security and Compliance, Cloud Technology and Services, and Billing and Pricing. Complete with detailed explanations.
2026-03-17 · 38 min read #aws#clf-c02#cloudpractitioner#aws-certification#cloudUpskilling Strategy for the Cloud and AI Era: Developer Growth Roadmap 2026
Real 2026 developer upskilling strategies. Cloud computing is priority one, 89% of organizations find upskilling more cost-effective than hiring. Practical 90-day learning roadmap for developers in the AI era.
2026-03-16 · 8 min read #learning#upskilling#cloud#ai#careerKubernetes FinOps and Cloud Cost Optimization
A practical guide to Kubernetes FinOps and cloud cost optimization strategies, covering resource rightsizing, spot instances, and cost allocation.
2026-03-15 · 21 min read #kubernetes#finops#cost-optimization#cloud#resource-managementComplete Guide to Cloud Network Architecture Troubleshooting — Practical Debugging for AWS, GCP, and Azure
Covers everything from VPC networking fundamentals, Security Group and NACL debugging, VPC Peering, Transit Gateway, Flow Logs analysis, NAT/IGW issues, cross-region connectivity, to DNS troubleshooting in cloud environm
2026-03-08 · 16 min read #networking#cloud#aws#troubleshooting#vpcPulumi IaC Practical Guide: Cloud Infrastructure Automation with TypeScript
A practical guide to Infrastructure as Code with Pulumi and TypeScript. Covers pros and cons vs Terraform, AWS/GCP resource provisioning, stack management, Automation API, and CI/CD integration with code examples.
2026-03-08 · 26 min read #devops#pulumi#iac#typescript#cloudAWS Golden Jacket Complete Guide — 12 Certification Strategy and Study Plan
A complete roadmap for all 12 AWS certifications needed for the Golden Jacket. Covers recommended order, exam difficulty, key services, passing strategies, and practical AWS knowledge that matters in the real world.
2026-03-02 · 8 min read #architecture#aws#certification#golden-jacket#cloudThe Complete Guide to Terraform & Ansible Commands: Everything About IaC and Configuration Management
From Terraform's init through apply, state management, modules, and workspaces, to Ansible's ad-hoc commands, playbooks, roles, Vault, and Galaxy — a systematic write-up of every command in Terraform and Ansible, the two
2026-03-01 · 46 min read #terraform#ansible#iac#configuration-management#devops