Evolving from linux freak to devops and cloud-native engineer
When you work close to complex application data, you eventually run into one of those situations: something is clearly wrong, but the underlying structure is only partly familiar. You know the bug is somewhere in the library, somewhere in the database, somewhere behind a layer of abstractions — but finding the right object quickly is … Read more
One of the great things about Proxmox VE is that it sits on top of standard Debian Linux. This flexibility, however, can lead to “package bloat” if you treat the host like a workstation. A common scenario—and the one tackling today—is having a Debian installation where Proxmox was installed alongside a Desktop Environment (like KDE … Read more
In retail environments, especially in the mid-2000s, shared Windows terminals were a staple of day-to-day operations. At an auto parts store, four shared point-of-sale PCs were used by rotating sales staff—all logged in with a general Windows account for simplicity. However, employees sometimes needed access to their own private home directories from these shared systems. … Read more
Back in 2010, telephony systems often required a practical solution for delivering music on hold. Professional hardware and software components could be costly or inflexible, but for those comfortable with Linux, simple shell scripts offered an adaptable alternative. The following blog post explores a classic Bash script that continuously feeds a telephone system with MP3 … Read more