DevOps, Linux, Life, the Universe, and everything—thoughts and stories from Pavel Dolinin. Don’t forget your towel!
The command-line universe awaits! In this tag, we dive into the world of Linux, the open-source operating system that powers everything from your servers to your smart fridge. Whether you're tweaking configs, mastering Bash, or unleashing the power of the terminal, you’ll find tips, tricks, and tutorials to become a Linux guru. Embrace the penguin, and let’s hack the planet—one terminal command at a time!
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Git is one of the most popular and widely used version control systems today. Whether you’re a developer or DevOps engineer, Git is an essential tool for managing code, collaboration, and automation workflows. This guide will walk you through the process of installing Git on different operating systems: Windows, macOS, and Linux.
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The magic behind containers! In this tag, we'll explore Docker, the containerization tool that’s changing how we build, ship, and run applications. Whether you’re managing microservices or optimizing your builds, this is your go-to spot for Docker tips, tutorials, and deep dives. From beginner-friendly guides to advanced tricks, you'll learn to containerize like a pro!
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Explore the world of hardware, from cutting-edge devices and components to the systems that power our digital lives. Whether it's server hardware, networking gear, or the latest gadgets, this tag covers the innovations and tools that make modern computing possible. Learn how hardware impacts performance, scalability, and reliability in tech, and discover tips for optimizing your infrastructure.
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In the world of automation, Jenkins is the unsung hero wearing a cape made of plugins. Under this tag, you'll uncover the secrets of continuous integration and delivery pipelines, sprinkled with some DevOps wizardry. From setting up your first Jenkins job to orchestrating multi-stage pipelines, it's all about making automation less of a headache and more of a superpower. Prepare for a deep dive into the automation multiverse — where builds run smoothly, and deployment anxiety fades!
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Welcome to my “Gaming on Linux” corner — where penguins meet pixels and GPUs work overtime just to prove Linux can game. From nostalgic classics to modern shooters, I test, tweak, and sometimes overheat my poor GPU — all in the name of smooth frames, open-source glory, and a bit of chaos.
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This is the hub for my personal projects, community contributions, and the tools I’ve crafted along the way. Whether it's open-source code, custom-built utilities, or anything else I’m tinkering with, you’ll find it here. Expect a mix of tech experiments, shared solutions, and the occasional wild idea — all aimed at making life (and code) a little smoother. Think of it as my digital workshop, where I offer back to the community!
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Welcome to the How-tos section! Here you'll find detailed step-by-step instructions on a variety of topics, from setting up services to generating code snippets and troubleshooting issues. These guides are designed to be practical and easy to follow, whether you're a beginner or an advanced user, helping you perform tasks efficiently and with confidence.
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Because life, much like debugging code, can be absurdly unpredictable. Here, I’ll share tales of misadventures, quirky observations, and those moments where the only logical reaction is a good laugh. Whether it's the frustrations of tech or the everyday quirks of life, this is where we embrace the absurdity. After all, laughter might just be the ultimate fix—better than turning it off and on again.
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Firewalls are essential for protecting your system from unauthorized access and securing your network. Ubuntu, being a popular Linux distribution, comes with a simple yet powerful firewall utility called UFW (Uncomplicated Firewall).
Automate code quality checks in your Git workflow with pre-commit hooks! This detailed guide walks you through setting up pre-commit for multi-language repositories, including Python, Bash scripts, Dockerfiles, and YAML files. Learn how to configure it to catch errors early.
Learn how to check if a package is installed on Linux using different package managers like APT, YUM, DNF, Zypper, and Pacman. A quick reference to save time and avoid unnecessary re-installations.
The build is almost complete. In this chapter, I finish assembling the system, make some intentionally overcomplicated storage decisions, wrestle with cable management in a tiny case, forget about Secure Boot (again), and finally bring the whole machine to life under Ubuntu.
As Jenkins grows into an integral part of your CI/CD process, managing Jenkins configurations becomes crucial for maintaining consistency, tracking changes, and ensuring collaboration across teams. As we use version control systems to manage codebases, it’s best practice to version control Jenkin.
Container orchestration has become a fundamental practice in modern software development and operations, especially as applications grow in complexity and scale. While Kubernetes is widely regarded as a robust orchestration tool, Docker Swarm, Docker's native orchestration solution
Backing up your system is one of the most critical tasks in maintaining data integrity and ensuring business continuity. Whether you're a casual user or an advanced system administrator, losing important files or configurations can be catastrophic.
Automation is a key principle in DevOps and software development practices. By automating repetitive and error-prone tasks, you can improve code quality, reduce human errors, and accelerate the development process. Git hooks offer a powerful mechanism for automating various tasks.
Modern games don’t render more pixels because they can — they do it because they must. This post explores how DLSS and FSR work on Linux, what your hardware really needs, and how to make Ubuntu gaming-ready.
What began as a simple PC build quickly turned into a lesson in small cases, wrong cables, BIOS tuning, and patience. This is the story of squeezing modern hardware into an ultra-small case—and everything that went wrong before it finally worked.
What started as an AI server experiment quietly turned into a Linux-powered gaming system built to explore modern hardware, DDR5, and “ultra” CPUs—proof that curiosity is still the best reason to build a PC.
Jenkins is a highly extensible automation server, largely due to its vast ecosystem of plugins. However, managing plugins manually—especially in larger Jenkins instances—can become time-consuming and error-prone. Automating Jenkins plugin installation and configuration