Articles about storage, backup, virtualization, technology, innovation, programming, leadership, management,... etc
Articles about storage, backup, virtualization, technology, innovation, programming, leadership, management,... etc
Optimizing IT infrastructure for machine learning (ML) workloads requires a strategic approach to ensure performance, scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency. Below is a comprehensive guide tailored to your role as an IT manager responsible for datacenters, storage, servers, virtualization, and other infrastructure components: 1. Assess Workload Requirements Understand ML Workloads: Identify the types of workloads […]
Resolving “Out of Memory” (OOM) killer events on Linux servers requires a systematic approach to identify the cause and implement appropriate solutions. Here are the steps and strategies to address OOM issues: 1. Analyze Logs and Identify the Cause Check System Logs: Examine the /var/log/messages or /var/log/syslog file for OOM-related entries. Search for “oom-killer” or […]
Handling long-term data archival requires a well-thought-out strategy to ensure data integrity, security, accessibility, and compliance over time. Here are the steps and best practices for long-term data archival: 1. Assess Your Archival Needs Data Type: Determine the types of data you need to archive (e.g., compliance data, logs, historical records, media files). Retention Period: […]
Backing up and restoring Kubernetes clusters is a critical task for maintaining the availability and integrity of your applications and data. Below, I’ll outline the key components to back up, tools you can use, and the steps to perform backup and restore operations. Key Components to Back Up etcd Database Stores the cluster state, including […]
Backing up and restoring Kubernetes configurations is a critical task to ensure business continuity and disaster recovery. Here’s how you can approach it: Backup Kubernetes Configurations Kubernetes configurations are primarily stored in etcd, the key-value store that Kubernetes uses as its backing store. Additionally, you may want to back up application manifests, custom resource definitions […]
Implementing Just-In-Time (JIT) access for critical IT infrastructure systems is a great strategy for reducing the attack surface, improving security, and ensuring that privileged access is only granted when absolutely necessary. Below are the key steps to implement JIT access: 1. Define Scope and Objectives Identify Critical Systems: Pinpoint the systems requiring JIT access (e.g., […]