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Jack Roper

Jack Roper is a highly experienced IT professional with close to 20 years of experience, focused on cloud and DevOps technologies. He specializes in Terraform, Azure, Azure DevOps, and Kubernetes and holds multiple certifications from Microsoft, Amazon, and Hashicorp. Jack enjoys writing technical articles for well-regarded websites.

License and certifications

  • HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate
  • CKA: Certified Kubernetes Administrator
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
Kubernetes Ingress with NGINX Ingress Controller Example
Kubernetes14 min read

Kubernetes Ingress with NGINX Ingress Controller Example

Explore the Kubernetes Ingress controllers and see step-by-step examples of how to configure an NGINX Ingress on AKS and Minikube.

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Using Terraform fmt Command to Format Your Terraform Code
Terraform10 min read
Using Terraform fmt Command to Format Your Terraform Code

The Terraform fmt command is used to format your configuration files into a canonical format and style. Learn how it can keep your code consistent.

Terraform AWS Provider: How to Use & Examples
Terraform14 min read
Terraform AWS Provider: How to Use & Examples

What is Terraform AWS provider? Learn how to authenticate using parameters in the provider configuration options and using environment variables.

Enable Auto-Completion for Kubectl [Bash, Zsh, PowerShell]
Kubernetes6 min read
Enable Auto-Completion for Kubectl [Bash, Zsh, PowerShell]

In this step-by-step tutorial, you’ll learn how to enable kubectl autocomplete for Linux Bash, Zsh, and PowerShell.

Kubectl Cheat Sheet – 15 Kubernetes Commands & Objects
Kubernetes18 min read
Kubectl Cheat Sheet – 15 Kubernetes Commands & Objects

See the helpful list of each commonly used category or component of Kubernetes (K8S) with appropriate kubectl commands for quick reference!

8 Different Types of Kubernetes Deployment Strategies
Kubernetes13 min read
8 Different Types of Kubernetes Deployment Strategies

Delve into different Kubernetes (K8s) deployment strategies. Take a look at the advantages and disadvantages of each of them.

Managing Terraform State – Best Practices & Examples
Terraform17 min read
Managing Terraform State – Best Practices & Examples

Learn how to manage Terraform State. See best practices for storing, organizing, and isolating your state files.

Terraform Resource Lifecycle Meta-Argument [Examples]
Terraform8 min read
Terraform Resource Lifecycle Meta-Argument [Examples]

Take a look at the default behavior of the Terraform resource lifecycle and how the lifecycle meta-argument can allow you to customize that behavior.

What Is a Kubernetes Cluster? Key Components Explained
Kubernetes12 min read
What Is a Kubernetes Cluster? Key Components Explained

What is a Kubernetes cluster in simple terms? See the foundation of K8s operations and the components of the master node and worker nodes.

Terraform Providers Overview & How To Use Them
Terraform15 min read
Terraform Providers Overview & How To Use Them

Why do you need Terraform Providers? Learn how they can be used and referenced. Take look at some of the available providers with examples.

Cloud Deployment Models – Types, Comparison & Examples
General14 min read
Cloud Deployment Models – Types, Comparison & Examples

Learn about types of cloud deployment models. Check cloud deployment model examples with a detailed comparison.

How to Use Terraform Join and Split Functions with Strings
Terraform5 min read
How to Use Terraform Join and Split Functions with Strings

There are many built-in functions available for use with Terraform. Learn what the join and split functions in Terraform do and see examples.

Terraform Apply – When to Run & Quick Usage Examples
Terraform16 min read
Terraform Apply – When to Run & Quick Usage Examples

Terraform apply is a core command in the Terraform workflow. See what is it used for, available options & examples. Auto approve explained.

CI/CD Pipeline : Everything You Need To Know
General19 min read
CI/CD Pipeline : Everything You Need To Know

What makes a good CI/CD pipeline? Take a closer look at the pipeline stages and some examples relating to Terraform.

17 Kubernetes Best Practices Every Developer Should Know
Kubernetes19 min read
17 Kubernetes Best Practices Every Developer Should Know

Follow the best practices for Kubernetes listed in this article for painless and efficient maintenance of your K8s cluster.

Terraform Cheat Sheet – 23 Terraform CLI Commands & Examples
Terraform26 min read
Terraform Cheat Sheet – 23 Terraform CLI Commands & Examples

This Terraform Cheat Sheet guide (+pdf) will help you get straight to the commands you need when using the Terraform CLI!

Terraform Init – Command Overview with Examples
Terraform29 min read
Terraform Init – Command Overview with Examples

What does the Terraform init command do? Learn how to init your infrastructure with Terraform. See examples and explore the available options.

Terraform Count vs. For Each Meta-Argument – When to Use It
Terraform15 min read
Terraform Count vs. For Each Meta-Argument – When to Use It

See how and when to use Terraform count and for_each. Learn what to keep in mind when working with these Terraform meta-arguments.

Infrastructure as Code : Best Practices, Benefits & Examples
General30 min read
Infrastructure as Code : Best Practices, Benefits & Examples

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) isn’t a new notion, but it still causes confusion. In this article, you’ll learn what IaC is, its benefits, best practices and code examples.

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