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Terraform + Ansible: The DevOps Workflow That Actually Works
Terraform vs Ansible is often the wrong debate. In this video, I’ll explain Infrastructure as Code, compare how Terraform/OpenTofu and Ansible actually work, and use my Proxmox HomeLab as one consistent example. We’ll look at where their r…
Manage your network like a PRO // Netbox Tutorial
In this video, I show you how to manage your network infrastructure like a pro using NetBox - the ultimate IP Address and Data Center Infrastructure Management platform. We'll start by deploying NetBox in Docker using my boilerplates tool,…
Manage Authentik Resources in Terraform
In this video, I show how to manage Authentik resources with Terraform, including provider setup, outposts, and applications. Prerequisites Set secure variables for AUTHENTIK_URL and AUTHENTIK_TOKEN (do not hardcode tokens). Terraform proj…
Is Portainer still the best Docker and Kubernetes Management Platform?
In this video, we take a deep dive into the latest features of Portainer, the popular Docker and Kubernetes management platform. We'll explore its recent rebranding, new functionalities for managing containers and clusters, and showcase ho…
The BEST alternative to Docker and VMs! // Proxmox LXC
In this video, we're diving into Proxmox Linux Containers (LXC)! While Docker has been a popular choice, LXC offers a powerful and often overlooked alternative for creating isolated environments without the overhead of a full-blown operati…
Let’s migrate from Terraform to OpenTofu!
In this video, I show you how to easily migrate from Terraform to OpenTofu, the exciting new open-source alternative to HashiCorp Terraform. We’ll explore the recent changes in Terraform's licensing and how they’ve influenced my decision t…
Automate GitLab + Terraform (state file, and more)
In this video, I’ll be diving into my self-hosted GitLab platform and how I use it to manage all my HomeLab projects. I'll show you how I've automated my project management with GitLab and Terraform, making it easier to handle everything w…
It's now a UI for Ansible, Terraform and more! // Semaphore
In this video, I take another look at Ansible Semaphore, now rebranded as Semaphore UI. This project has evolved from a simple web UI for Ansible into a modern DevOps automation tool, supporting technologies like Ansible, Terraform, OpenTo…
Fully automated Zero-Trust VPN for DevOps // Twingate #2
In this video, I will explore the integration of Twingate with DevOps, focusing on its new Kubernetes operator and managing resources via Terraform. Discover how these tools enhance security and simplify access management in a HomeLab envi…
I automated EVERYTHING in my HomeLab // Kestra #2
In this video I will show you my ultimate solution for automating everything in my HomeLab, where I integrate all my favorite automation tools and workflows, including Ansible and Terraform, into a unified workflow using Kestra as the plat…
Automate local Name Resolution with Terraform // DNS #2
Doing manual configuration is a thing of the past! With Terraform, I’m now managing all my local DNS entries fully automatically. In this YouTube video, I’m going to show you exactly how I’ve done that. If you’re new to this, I recommend c…
QnA EP1 // Why Traefik, K3s, Terraform? Raidz1 vs 2, and Linux vs Windows (again)
First community QnA video, where I cover some of your questions and comments on my last videos. Please put all new questions as a comment under this video, and I might cover them in the next QnA (coming out probably in a few weeks or month…
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