--- title: "LakshmanaRao (@Lakshmanrao) | Hashnode" description: "Cloud and DevOps Engineer. Read the latest articles by LakshmanaRao on Hashnode." url: "https://hashnode.com/@Lakshmanrao" --- @Lakshmanrao # LakshmanaRao @Lakshmanrao 路 Joined August 2024 Cloud and DevOps Engineer. ### [Deploy HashiCorp Vault on GKE with Consul & Auto-Unseal (GCP KMS)](https://lakshmanarao.hashnode.dev/deploy-hashicorp-vault-on-gke-with-consul-auto-unseal-gcp-kms?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) In this article, we will walk through the process of deploying HashiCorp Vault inside a Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) cluster. 6 min read 路 [lakshmanarao.hashnode.dev](https://lakshmanarao.hashnode.dev/deploy-hashicorp-vault-on-gke-with-consul-auto-unseal-gcp-kms?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Feb 6, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/deploy-hashicorp-vault-on-gke-with-consul-auto-unseal-gcp-kms/67a50088d219ba2dc8bea6c4) ### [Step-by-Step Guide to Deploying a Flask Application with PostgreSQL on OpenShift](https://lakshmanarao.hashnode.dev/step-by-step-guide-to-deploying-a-flask-application-with-postgresql-on-openshift?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Purpose of the guide: To help developers deploy a simple Flask application with a PostgreSQL database on OpenShift. 6 min read 路 [lakshmanarao.hashnode.dev](https://lakshmanarao.hashnode.dev/step-by-step-guide-to-deploying-a-flask-application-with-postgresql-on-openshift?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Jan 8, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/step-by-step-guide-to-deploying-a-flask-application-with-postgresql-on-openshift/677e11013261f0e4fbc03bb8) ### [馃搳 Monitoring vs. Observability: What's the Difference?](https://lakshmanarao.hashnode.dev/monitoring-vs-observability-whats-the-difference?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Monitoring and Observability are critical for maintaining system reliability. While often used interchangeably, they serve different purposes. 5 min read 路 [lakshmanarao.hashnode.dev](https://lakshmanarao.hashnode.dev/monitoring-vs-observability-whats-the-difference?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Sep 25, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/monitoring-vs-observability-whats-the-difference/66f46cbeceb967850c67e18f) ### [How to Use htpasswd as an Identity Provider in OpenShift](https://lakshmanarao.hashnode.dev/how-to-use-htpasswd-as-an-identity-provider-in-openshift?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) htpasswd is a simple yet effective identity provider that can be used for OpenShift clusters to manage user authentication. By configuring the OAuth server with a list of users and their credentials stored in a htpasswd file, you can allow authentica... 4 min read 路 [lakshmanarao.hashnode.dev](https://lakshmanarao.hashnode.dev/how-to-use-htpasswd-as-an-identity-provider-in-openshift?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Sep 7, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-use-htpasswd-as-an-identity-provider-in-openshift/66dc8be086c679f9853aa66a) ### [How to Deploy Redhat OpenShift Container Platform on Google Cloud Platform (GCP)](https://lakshmanarao.hashnode.dev/how-to-deploy-redhat-openshift-container-platform-on-google-cloud-platform-gcp?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Red Hat OpenShift is an enterprise-grade Kubernetes platform that provides a seamless application development and deployment experience across both on-premises and cloud environments. This guide walks you through deploying OpenShift Container Platfor... 9 min read 路 [lakshmanarao.hashnode.dev](https://lakshmanarao.hashnode.dev/how-to-deploy-redhat-openshift-container-platform-on-google-cloud-platform-gcp?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Sep 3, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-deploy-redhat-openshift-container-platform-on-google-cloud-platform-gcp/66d9578cccd7173fe734d046)