TLS in Kubernetes - Cluster Setup and HardeningIntroduction TLS (Transport Layer Security) is the foundation of secure communication in Kubernetes. Think of TLS like a secret letter system in an ancient kingdom - every message is encrypted with a special code that only the legitimate recipient ca...Feb 2 · 5 min readahakimx.hashnode.dev
Service Accounts - Kubernetes SecurityIntroduction A Service Account is an identity used by processes running inside a Pod to interact with the Kubernetes API Server. Unlike user accounts used by humans, Service Accounts are specifically designed for applications and workloads running wi...Feb 1 · 3 min readahakimx.hashnode.dev
Amazon Q Developer for Infrastructure TroubleshootingOverview Amazon Q Developer isn't just for code generation - its infrastructure troubleshooting capabilities are incredibly powerful for DevOps and SRE engineers. This article focuses on using Amazon Q for debugging AWS services, Kubernetes issues, T...Jan 16 · 8 min readahakimx.hashnode.dev
Kubernetes Taint and TolerationsWhat is Taints and Tolerations? Imagine it like an apartment with several rooms. Some rooms have "special rules" - for example, VIP rooms only for premium guests, or maintenance rooms that are being repaired. Taints are like "warning labels" on the d...Aug 30, 2025 · 7 min readahakimx.hashnode.dev
Getting Started with Apache Kafka: Your First Producer and ConsumerWhat is Apache Kafka? Apache Kafka is an open-source distributed event streaming platform used by thousands of companies for high-performance data pipelines, streaming analytics, data integration, and mission-critical applications. https://kafka.ap...Jul 12, 2025 · 4 min readahakimx.hashnode.dev
