https://lifeandshell.com/tags/bpd/ Recent content in Bpd on Life and Shell Hugo en-us Mattias Hemmingssion mattias@lifeandshell.com Fri, 02 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://lifeandshell.com/posts/an-introduction-to-kubernetes-on-your-ubuntu-desktop-with-minikube/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://lifeandshell.com/posts/an-introduction-to-kubernetes-on-your-ubuntu-desktop-with-minikube/ Orchestrate Your Containers Like the Pros When you move from running a few containers to managing a complex, scalable application, you need an orchestration platform. Kubernetes is the industry standard, and the ‘Ubuntu System Administration Guide’ shows you how to get started with it on your local machine using a tool called Minikube. What is Kubernetes? Kubernetes (often called K8s) automates the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. It groups containers into logical units called ‘Pods’ and handles networking, storage, and load balancing, ensuring your application is resilient and available. https://lifeandshell.com/posts/turn-your-ubuntu-server-into-a-virtualization-host-with-kvm/ Fri, 03 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0000 https://lifeandshell.com/posts/turn-your-ubuntu-server-into-a-virtualization-host-with-kvm/ Unlock the Power of Multiple Servers on One Machine Virtualization is a cornerstone of modern IT, and the ‘Ubuntu System Administration Guide’ shows you how to transform a standard Ubuntu server into a powerful host for running multiple virtual machines (VMs). The guide focuses on KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine), the native virtualization solution for Linux. Why Host VMs on Your Server? Running VMs allows you to isolate services, test new software in a safe environment, and make efficient use of your hardware. https://lifeandshell.com/posts/building-your-own-kubernetes-cluster-on-ubuntu-servers/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://lifeandshell.com/posts/building-your-own-kubernetes-cluster-on-ubuntu-servers/ Take Control of Your Container Orchestration While cloud providers offer managed Kubernetes services, building your own cluster provides a deeper understanding and ultimate control. The ‘Ubuntu System Administration Guide’ provides a detailed, hands-on guide to creating a production-ready Kubernetes cluster from scratch on a set of Ubuntu servers using the official `kubeadm` tool. The Master and Worker Node Architecture A Kubernetes cluster consists of at least one ‘master’ (or control-plane) node and one or more ‘worker’ nodes. https://lifeandshell.com/posts/choosing-your-web-server-a-guide-to-apache-and-nginx-on-ubuntu/ Wed, 01 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://lifeandshell.com/posts/choosing-your-web-server-a-guide-to-apache-and-nginx-on-ubuntu/ The Foundation of Your Web Application Every website and web application needs a web server to deliver content to visitors. The ‘Ubuntu System Administration Guide’ kicks off by introducing the two most popular open-source web servers: Apache and Nginx. Both are powerful, but they have different strengths and configuration styles. Apache: The Veteran Apache has been a dominant force on the web for decades. It’s known for its flexibility, powerful module system, and `.