isameer3056.hashnode.devA Practical Guide to Optimizing Your AWS EC2 Instance SizesLearn how to select the ideal EC2 instance size to enhance performance and reduce expenses on AWS. Understanding EC2 Instance Optimization Optimizing EC2 instances involves aligning the instance type and size with your workload’s performance and capa...Jun 20, 2025·4 min read
isameer3056.hashnode.devA Complete Guide to Deciphering Terraform.tfvars and Terraform.tfstate FilesOverview: One of the most popular tools for automating infrastructure provisioning and administration is Terraform. Two crucial files—terraform.tfvars and terraform.tfstate—are crucial to the Terraform universe. It is essential to comprehend these fi...Jun 11, 2025·3 min read
isameer3056.hashnode.devCloud Engineer’s Journal: Unexpected High CPU Utilization on Production EC2 InstanceProblem Statement While managing a critical production workload on AWS, I noticed that one of our primary EC2 instances (running a multi-tiered web application) was repeatedly hitting 100% CPU utilization during peak hours. This resulted in increased...Jun 11, 2025·3 min read
isameer3056.hashnode.devThe Great SNAT Port Exhaustion CrisisProblem Statement It was my third year as an Azure Cloud Engineer when I encountered one of the most perplexing issues of my career. Our production web application, hosted on Azure App Service, suddenly began experiencing intermittent 5xx errors and ...Jun 11, 2025·6 min read
frustratedengineer.hashnode.devBetween Code and Cradle – A Silent Struggle in the IT LaneRahul is 38. He’s been in the IT industry for nearly 15 years. From the outside, his life looks stable — a decent job, a home, a wife, and two kids. But inside, he’s exhausted. Not just tired — emotionally drained, mentally fogged, and quietly burnin...Jun 11, 2025·3 min read
