Linux, Code, Cloud Computing, DevOps
There are several methods to update Ubuntu. These methods include package updates via the desktop, the unattended upgrade script, and good old Apt. As the title suggests, this post explores the last option using Cron. Using the Apt command via Cron is mainly intended if you have installed a cut-down, …
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This tutorial will show you how to use AWS SAM. You will see how to initialize a sample Python project, build it and deploy your code as an AWS Lambda function. As a side note – you are not limited to Python. The reason is that AWS SAM can use …
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This guide will show you how to install arkade on Ubuntu. arkade was built initially by the OpenFaaS community to install OpenFaaS on Kubernetes. But, it now supports over 40 Helm Charts. Essentially, arkade makes it easy to install and manage Kubernetes apps. About arkade arkade (ark for short) is …
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This guide will show you how to run an Internet speed test from the Linux command-line interface (CLI) and cron. You will also see a sample Jenkinsfile if you want to use a Jenkins for the automation instead of cron. Speed test command-line options Several services offer a speed test …
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Let’s look at some of the differences between Jenkins freestyle and pipeline jobs. Freestyle Jobs You configure a freestyle job in Jenkins using the GUI by adding steps to the build. Freestyle jobs give you a lot of flexibility. But, you will struggle to configure complex continuous delivery scenarios. Pipeline …
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This guide will show you how to set up your first freestyle job in Jenkins. You will use Jenkins to download Java source code from GitHub, compile the code using Maven, and view the build output. What is a Jenkins freestyle job? A Jenkins freestyle job is the most flexible …
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