Keeping The Lights Blinking
Working on learning one project at a time.
👋 Hi, Welcome.All of the articles before 2023 were migrated out of an WordPress MySQL database recovered from and old docker volume. Some of the formatting might seem off. Those articles are still a work in progress, here be dragons 🐉.
My interests are
Cloud Computing : From understanding the fundamentals to deploying and managing applications in the cloud, I’m documenting my journey of mastering this transformative technology.
Networking : Peering into how data flows, from basic network concepts to more intricate configurations and troubleshooting the art of pushing packets.
Cyber Security : Navigating the evolving world of digital threats and defences, learning how to secure systems and protect information from principles to practice.
Kubernetes : Orchestrating containers and navigating scalable applications. A challenging but incredibly rewarding area I’m excited about and actively exploring
HUGO : Embracing the power of static site generators to build and deploy an efficient and engaging web experience for the creator and the consumer. Follow along as I experiment with the framework to build this site.
Automation : Standardising and creating efficiencies in processes, removing human error in repetitive tasks and use technology and code to look after the basics and free up time for the bigger stuff.
Toolage : Configuring and shaping my digital and physical environments. The tools, systems, and hardware to reduce friction and keep things running reliably.
Home Labbing
: My personal playground for experimentation and running services for the home! Follow the evolution of my home lab as I build, break, and learn from hardware and software stuff ups setups
Latest Articles:
Threat and Risk Assessment
Threat and Risk Assessments (TRA) systematically analyse vulnerabilities and threats then prioritise appropriate responses. Risks span strategic, reputational, operational, transactional, and compliance domains, all with significant business impact. Through structured steps of system characterisation, threat identification, impact evaluation, control analysis, likelihood, and risk ratings, TRAs guide proactive protection, regulatory compliance, and maintain cybersecurity resilience.
refactoring my zsh config
Continuing my journey to build a clean and efficient Zsh environment, I shifted from organising to improving. This article is about how I applied progamming principles and native Zsh features for a simpler, more maintainable configuration by changing the way I think about writing shell scripts.
My custom vim mode in zsh
This article describes how I navigate and edit in the Zsh command line using my custom Vi-mode configuration. This setup transforms the Zsh prompt into a mini-Vim editor, complete with mode-specific cursors and custom productivity macros.
My ZFS Strategy Ground Work
I cover the groundwork behind my ZFS storage strategy on Proxmox VE, including the hardware I am working with, how I balance performance, reliability, and capacity. The core ZFS concepts that influence my design and outline how different storage tiers serve different workloads in my homelab. This is less about “how to install ZFS” and more about planning thestorage architecture that fits my Proxmox workloads.
FUNCTION decode_digtial_realm(encoded_intelligence):
idea = SPLIT(encoded_intelligence, "!?")
decoded_value= ""
FOR EACH return_idea IN idea:
decoded_value = decoded_idea + GET_CONCEPT(DO_THINK(return_idea))
RETURN decoded_value
END