Tag: automation
All the articles with the tag "automation".
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GitHub Actions and Job Scheduling, Part 3: The Migration
Real workflow examples for PowerShell, Ansible, and Packer — plus the incremental migration approach that kept everything running.
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GitHub Actions and Job Scheduling, Part 2: The Solution
Docker-based self-hosted runners, vendor containers, and cron schedules in YAML. Here's the architecture that replaced hundreds of scattered jobs.
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GitHub Actions and Job Scheduling, Part 1: The Problem
Scattered cron jobs, no visibility, and a prayer that things just work. Here's the job scheduling mess we inherited and why it had to change.
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Nutanix REST API Fundamentals
Everything in Nutanix is an API call. Learn the fundamentals of Prism Central and Prism Element REST APIs with practical curl examples.
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Managing Large Git Repositories: LFS, Partial Clone, and Sparse Checkout
Tame large repositories with Git LFS, partial clones, and sparse checkouts for monorepos.
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GitHub Forks Explained
What's a fork, when should you use one, and how is it different from a clone? A quick guide.
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Git Hooks: Automate Code Quality Before It Hits the Repo
Stop reviewing formatting issues. Use Git hooks to enforce code standards automatically.
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Ansible for Beginners: Improving Patching with Ansible
Beginner-friendly intro to Ansible with a complete, safe workflow for monthly server patching—rolling updates, reboots, dry-runs, and simple reporting.
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Ansible for Beginners: The Fastest Way to Automate Configs
A practical beginner's guide to Ansible — from first install to your first real playbook, with examples that go beyond 'install Nginx.'
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Git Branching Strategies for Fast-Moving Teams
Learn practical Git branching strategies for fast-paced teams. We'll compare GitFlow, Trunk-Based Development, and Feature Branching—plus share tips for review workflows and infrastructure code.