Background/Cause The internal product involves many Docker images, and distributed installation involves many hosts, so Ansible was used to write deployment scripts. However, there are various issues due to differences in the operating systems of the deployment machines or the installed versions of Ansible. The initial solution to this problem was to build an Alpine … Read more
Introduction In our work, we may encounter scenarios where we need to monitor the availability of APIs. Although the official blackbox-exporter supports HTTP status checks, its flexibility is limited, making it difficult to effectively monitor interfaces that require specific request headers or bodies. A tool similar to Postman is needed to periodically check the status … Read more
In today’s rapidly advancing digital age, the demand for real-time systems is becoming increasingly prominent. Whether for robotic control, audio development, or CNC applications, real-time performance is key to successfully implementing these functions. As a highly flexible and customizable operating system, Linux’s real-time capabilities are continuously improving. This article will delve into the implementation of … Read more
Introduction Nginx is a high-performance web server, reverse proxy server, and load balancer, widely used in modern internet architectures. It is known for its lightweight design, high concurrency handling capabilities, and low resource consumption. This article will provide a detailed guide on how to install and configure Nginx on a Linux system. Installation Method Comparison … Read more
1. Introduction SSM is a lightweight server management platform that integrates Ansible and Docker, featuring graphical interface, modularity, and strong scalability. It allows for a series of tedious operations such as server deployment, container orchestration, resource monitoring, and alert notifications to be completed through a browser—no command line skills required, making it easy for beginners … Read more
Author: Xiao Ming, Source: toutiao.com/article/7303178950443041295/ This article details 10 tools frequently used by operations engineers in their daily work, explaining the functionality, applicable scenarios, and outstanding features of each tool. 1. Shell Scripts Function: Primarily used for automating tasks and batch processing jobs. Applicable Scenarios: Frequently used for file processing, system management, and simple network … Read more
How to Run Linux Containers on macOS Using Docker Desktop Docker Desktop is the most convenient solution for running containers on macOS, supporting the direct execution of Linux containers. After installing Docker Desktop, the system automatically creates a lightweight Linux virtual machine (based on HyperKit), requiring no manual configuration. You can directly pull and run … Read more
Fragmented memories that are hard to recall Q&A Question How to use Linux tools in a Windows environment Answer If you are a developer on Windows, you must have experienced the pain of being in a “dilemma”: needing Linux tools but being locked into the Windows ecosystem. 🖥️ Of course, you can use a virtual … Read more
Introduction: Previously, we discussed how to use Docker Compose to batch deploy multiple container services, which is suitable for building small to medium-sized services. However, for larger applications, cluster deployment becomes very important. This time, I will explain how to deploy container applications using Docker Swarm clusters. 1. What is Docker Swarm Docker Swarm is … Read more
The “Operation and Maintenance Artifact” Ansible Web Management Panel 1. Ansible: The “Swiss Army Knife” of IT Automation 1. What is Ansible? Ansible is an open-source automation tool developed in Python that enables agentless batch management through the SSH protocol. Its core value lies in simplifying configuration management, application deployment, and task orchestration, making it … Read more