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Gitlab runner on macOS

TheProtos published on 2023-06-20 included in gitlab

There are multiple ways to use gitlab executor on macOS hosts, but two main are:

Shell executor
SSH executor

Despite some serious disadvantages of ssh executor it keeps all configs centralized (e.g. in kubernetes configmap), opposite to Shell executor that holds config on runner (local filesystem).

Access S3 from Kubernetes Pods and Nodes

TheProtos published on 2023-06-10 included in k8s aws

If a container needs access to S3 buckets, this can be achieved with kubernetes node scope and Pod scope

CentOS 7 End of Life Remediation

TheProtos published on 2023-06-01 included in linux

CentOS Linux 7 reached end of life (EOL) on June 30, 2024.

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Docker images analysis

TheProtos published on 2023-05-20 included in docker

Skipped all instruments that need Docker Desktop Analyzing container image tools is essential for automating the inspection process, saving time and ensuring consistency across development environments. They assist in optimizing images for better performance and resource utilization, aligning with best practices in containerization. By integrating such tools into CI/CD pipelines, teams can ensure that image layer analysis becomes an integral part of the software development lifecycle. DIVE A tool for exploring a docker image, layer contents, and discovering ways to shrink the size of your Docker/OCI image.

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Decrypting Jenkins secrets and more

TheProtos published on 2023-05-01 included in docker k8s

Well known tricks ro decrypt Jenkins secrets and some extra.

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Gitlab Kubernetes runner with Docker in Docker

TheProtos published on 2023-04-20 included in docker k8s ci-cd

Docker in Docker (DIND) is a powerful tool for running Docker containers within Docker containers. This allows developers to easily create and test Docker images within a container environment that closely resembles the production environment. This can help to catch issues early in the development process and ensure that the application is running as expected in the production environment