Implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Practices in Development Teams

Remember those late Friday nights when someone accidentally deleted the production database configuration, and your weekend plans suddenly transformed into a frantic infrastructure reconstruction marathon? Yeah, we’ve all been there. The good news is that Infrastructure as Code (IaC) can turn those nightmare scenarios into mere footnotes in your deployment history. If you’re reading this, chances are you’re either drowning in manual infrastructure management or you’re the wise soul trying to prevent your team from entering that particular circle of DevOps hell....

August 12, 2025 · 11 min · 2253 words · Maxim Zhirnov
Terraform and AWS: Your Infrastructure on Autopilot

Terraform and AWS: Your Infrastructure on Autopilot

Picture this: It’s 2 AM, your production environment resembles a Jenga tower after an earthquake, and you’re manually clicking through AWS console like a sleep-deprived woodpecker. We’ve all been there. But what if I told you there’s a better way? Enter Terraform and AWS - the dynamic duo that’ll transform your infrastructure management from firefighting to fireproofing. Let’s build some cloud magic together, shall we? Why This Combo Rocks 🤘 Terraform and AWS are like peanut butter and jelly - separately good, together legendary....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 593 words · Maxim Zhirnov
Puppet vs Chef: The Ultimate Showdown of Configuration Management Gladiators

Puppet vs Chef: The Ultimate Showdown of Configuration Management Gladiators

Picture this: you’re trying to herd a thousand caffeine-addicted cats through a laser tag arena. That’s what managing server configurations feels like without proper tools. Enter Puppet and Chef - the digital equivalent of catnip and laser pointers. Let’s dissect these DevOps darlings with surgical precision (and maybe a dad joke or two). Architecture: Master of Puppets vs Kitchen Nightmares Both tools follow master-agent architecture, but their implementation reads like different cookbooks:...

May 29, 2025 · 3 min · 478 words · Maxim Zhirnov
Марионетка против шеф-повара: Финальная схватка гладиаторов по управлению конфигурацией

Марионетка против шеф-повара: Финальная схватка гладиаторов по управлению конфигурацией

Представьте: вы пытаетесь управлять тысячей кошек, зависимых от кофеина, в арене для игры в лазертаг. Именно так ощущается управление конфигурациями серверов без нужных инструментов. Встречайте Puppet и Chef — цифровой эквивалент кошачьей мяты и лазерных указок. Давайте разберём эти жемчужины DevOps с хирургической точностью (и, возможно, парой шуток в стиле «папиных анекдотов»). Архитектура: Повелитель марионеток против Кухонных кошмаров Оба инструмента следуют архитектуре «главный сервер — агент», но их реализация похожа на разные поваренные книги:...

May 29, 2025 · 3 min · 504 words · Maxim Zhirnov
The Case Against Always Using Infrastructure as Code

The Case Against Always Using Infrastructure as Code

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) has become a cornerstone in modern DevOps practices, promising efficiency, scalability, and consistency in infrastructure management. However, like any powerful tool, it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution. In this article, we’ll explore the reasons why IaC might not always be the best choice and discuss scenarios where traditional methods could be more suitable. The Allure of Infrastructure as Code Before diving into the case against IaC, let’s acknowledge its benefits....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 709 words · Maxim Zhirnov