The Path to Automated TLS - Part 3 Automated Certificates with Cert-Manager
Feb 6 · 6 min read · Introduction: Locking it Down - From HTTP to HTTPS In the preceding chapters, we established the networking foundation for a production-grade bare-metal Kubernetes platform. In Chapter 1, we implemented MetalLB to provide stable LoadBalancer IPs, so...
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The Path to Automated TLS - Part 2 The Gateway to the Cluster - Traefik and Technitium
Feb 4 · 8 min read · Introduction: From IP Address to Intelligent Gateway In Chapter 1, we laid the foundational pillar by solving the bare-metal IP address problem with MetalLB. Our test NGINX service successfully acquired the IP 10.20.0.90, proving our cluster can now ...
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The Path to Automated TLS - Part 1 Bridging the Gap - Networking with MetalLB
Feb 2 · 6 min read · The Path to Automated TLS: A Three-Part Guide The path to achieving fully automated, production-grade TLS on a bare-metal Kubernetes homelab is a rewarding but detailed journey. To do it justice, I've structured this guide as a three-part series... a...
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Stop Drifting: How to Lock Down Your Cilium CNI with Argo CD
Jan 18 · 6 min read · In my last post, Stop Using the Wrong CNI: Why Your Homelab Deserves Cilium in 2026, we established a production-grade networking foundation for our Talos Kubernetes cluster. But a powerful CNI is only half the story. To truly manage our cluster like...
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Stop Using the Wrong CNI: Why Your Homelab Deserves Cilium in 2026
Jan 11 · 6 min read · In my last post, The Four-Repo GitOps Structure for My Homelab Platform, I laid out the architectural blueprint for managing my homelab like a production environment. Building on the automation I detailed in my popular post, Need for Speed: Automatin...
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Need for Speed: Automating Proxmox K8s Clusters with Talos Omni
Dec 29, 2025 · 8 min read · In my previous posts, I walked through installing Talos Omni and then manually provisioning a Talos Kubernetes cluster on Proxmox. Both were essential learning experiences. Getting Talos Omni running was a huge win, and understanding the manual provi...
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From ISO to kubectl: A Guide to Manually Provisioning a Talos Kubernetes Cluster
Dec 24, 2025 · 4 min read · In the world of platform engineering, our goal is always to automate everything. But before we can appreciate the elegance of a fully automated workflow, it's incredibly valuable to walk through the manual process at least once. It builds a deep unde...
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