Kubernetes ETCD Backup and Restore: Complete Step-by-Step GuideETCD is the distributed key-value store that acts as the source of truth for a Kubernetes cluster. Every object in Kubernetes—including Pods, Deployments, Services, ConfigMaps, Secrets, and Nodes—is sJun 17 · 5 min readanandaage.hashnode.dev
Why Jenkins Still Wins for Small Projects: A Practical CI/CD GuideIs Jenkins overkill for a small team? Not necessarily. While "zero-ops" hosted solutions are trendy, Jenkins offers unparalleled control, cost predictability, and extensibility. Here is everything youMar 15 · 4 min readanandaage.hashnode.dev
Automating EC2 Start/Stop with EventBridge Scheduler and IAM Roles (Using Custom Trust Policy)Efficient management of EC2 instances is critical for cost optimization and operational efficiency in AWS environments. Automating the start and stop of EC2 instances during off-hours can significantly reduce costs. ⚠️ Note: Directly stopping EC2 ins...Sep 26, 2025 · 3 min readanandaage.hashnode.dev
🌐 AWS Networking Demystified: VPC, Subnets, NACLs, and Security Groups with Real-Life ExamplesNetworking in AWS is one of the most fundamental yet confusing topics for beginners. If you’ve ever wondered what exactly a VPC, Subnet, NACL, or Security Group is — and how they all work together — tSep 11, 2025 · 6 min readanandaage.hashnode.dev
How to Deploy Your First Node.js Application on AWS EC2 (Step-by-Step Guide)Deploying your first Node.js app on AWS can feel overwhelming. But once you understand the steps, it’s straightforward. In this guide, we’ll go through the exact process of launching a Node.js application on AWS EC2, making it publicly accessible, an...Sep 5, 2025 · 3 min readanandaage.hashnode.dev
