sumyelwa.hashnode.devBuilding a Complete Monitoring Stack with Prometheus, Alertmanager, and GrafanaIntroduction Monitoring is a critical part of running reliable systems, but setting it up correctly can feel overwhelming—especially when working with multiple tools. In this hands-on lab, we walk through the complete process of building a production...Apr 16, 2025·6 min read
sumyelwa.hashnode.devPrometheus and Grafana Explained SimplyHow Modern Teams Monitor Systems, Visualize Data, and Prevent Downtime In today’s always-online world, businesses rely heavily on applications, servers, and cloud platforms. When something breaks or slows down, users notice immediately. To stay ahead...Apr 15, 2025·5 min read
sumyelwa.hashnode.devMastering Jenkins: From Hello World to a Full Go CI/CD PipelineIntroduction This guide walks you through how to create, configure, and build a complete Jenkins pipeline—starting from a simple “Hello World” script and moving all the way to building a Dockerized Go application using Jenkins. The goal is to help be...Apr 9, 2025·5 min read
sumyelwa.hashnode.devBeginner’s Guide to Installing and Running Jenkins on Linux (Step-by-Step Tutorial)Introduction In this guide, I walk you through a complete, beginner-friendly, step-by-step process for installing and setting up Jenkins on Linux — from installing Java, configuring Jenkins, unlocking your dashboard, to installing essential plugins a...Apr 7, 2025·4 min read
sumyelwa.hashnode.devJenkins Explained in Simple English: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How It WorksHere is a clear, simple, beginner-friendly blog that explains Jenkins in pure layman’s language with examples, uses, benefits, pros, cons, and why it's important—all in one smooth article. If you’ve ever wondered how companies like Netflix, Amazon, ...Apr 6, 2025·5 min read
