Static Keys: S3 Vault Hunters: Hardcoding AWS Keys in K8s
A guide to deploying S3 object storage in Kubernetes using the AWS S3 CSI driver, covering credential setup, StorageClass definition, PVC creation, and volume mounting in pods and deployments.
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AWS EIP (Elastic IP Assignment Script)
A lightweight bash script that automatically allocates and assigns an Elastic IP to an EC2 instance at launch using User Data, eliminating the need for manual IP management.
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AWS VPC Overview & Component Breakdown
A visual walkthrough of the core networking components that make up an Amazon VPC, from subnets and gateways to security groups and route tables. Understanding how these pieces interact is essential for designing secure, well-segmented cloud networks.
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Structure of an AWS IAM Policy
An overview of how AWS IAM policies are structured, including the six policy types and the key elements of a policy document. Learn how to apply the principle of least privilege when defining permissions.
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AWS ARN Structure
Every AWS resource is uniquely identified by an Amazon Resource Name (ARN) used in IAM policies, API calls, and resource references. This post breaks down the standard ARN format into its individual components for easy reading and construction.
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AWS Volume Juggling for Impaired Nodes and Node Health Check
A practical guide to diagnosing impaired EC2 instances by detaching and reattaching EBS root volumes to a rescue instance. Covers the full workflow from stopping the impaired node to restoring it to normal service.
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