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Cost-Effective Workflow Automation: Deploying n8n on Amazon Lightsail

Recently I’ve been trying out n8n as a workflow automation tool and I’m really enjoying the flexibility it offers. Of course, being an AWS Community Builder I would naturally run this on AWS Fargate as the n8n software is available as a container, however to keep the costs down I ended up running it on Amazon Lightsail.

Unlocking Cloud Savings: Your Guide to fsx and s3 Intelligent-Tiering with Python Magic! 🚀

Hey there, tech enthusiasts! Ever stared at your AWS bill and wondered, “Where did that come from?” Yeah, me too. Especially when diving deep into services like fsx for NetApp ONTAP and considering the magic of s3 Intelligent-Tiering to keep those storage costs in check.

Streamline Your Cloud Compliance: Mastering Time-Based AMI Copies with AWS

Hey there, Tech Friends! 👋 Let’s talk about something that might not sound super exciting at first glance, but trust me, if you’re wrestling with cloud infrastructure, especially in regulated industries, this is pure gold. We’re diving deep into the newly announced Time-based Copy for Amazon Machine Images (AMIs).

HashiCorp Vault Auto Unseal Guide: AWS KMS, Transit & Configuration

Unsealing Vault after a server restart is one of those tasks that, while essential, can quickly become cumbersome—especially when you’re managing multiple Vault nodes or clusters. Enter Auto Unseal, a lifesaver in production environments, as it automates the process of securely unsealing Vault without requiring manual intervention.

Unleash the Power of EBSight for Optimal AWS Storage Management 🚀

Hey there, tech aficionados! 👋 Recently, AWS dropped a neat minor update – they started showing the full size of your EBS snapshots. Game changer! This isn’t just the incremental stuff; it’s the data footprint.

AWS Root User Security: Best Practices for IAM & Root Account Lockdown

Hey there, tech enthusiasts! Ever felt that little thrill of power when you get root access on a system? It’s like holding the keys to the kingdom, right?

A Reminder of the Power of AWS Config

Today, I was reminded of the rich content stored in AWS Config and how easily it can reveal so much about an AWS Organisation across one or many accounts.

Streamline Your Azure DevOps Pipelines: Harnessing Variables and makefile Magic

👋 Hey there! I’ve been exploring Azure DevOps recently, and while the user interface is quite user-friendly, navigating through numerous clicks to complete tasks can be cumbersome. One particularly tedious task is setting up a new pipeline using an existing YAML definition with variables.

HashiCorp Vault Production Hardening Guide: Security Best Practices (2026)

So, you’ve got Vault up and running, and you’re feeling pretty good about storing and managing secrets. But here’s the thing—running Vault in production is a whole different game. It’s not just about turning it on; it’s about hardening it to ensure that your Vault instance is secure, reliable, and resilient against attacks.

HashiCorp Vault Secrets Management: Best Practices, Rotation & Dynamic Secrets

What is HashiCorp Vault? HashiCorp Vault is a secrets management platform that centralises how your organisation stores, accesses, and distributes sensitive data — API keys, database credentials, certificates, encryption keys, and more. Rather than scattering secrets across config files, environment variables, and shared spreadsheets, Vault gives you a single source of truth with fine-grained access control, automatic rotation, and a full audit trail.