Adam GoossensCan software flexibility go too far?I like opinionated software: give me your best practice and your prescriptive architectures. Cook the steak for me.Sep 23, 2019Sep 23, 2019
Adam GoossensSo, you want to build a Ceph cluster?A few simple principles can help you build a massively scalable open-source storage cluster that laughs in the face of failureSep 20, 20191Sep 20, 20191
Adam GoossensEmpower your teams. Get out of their way by providing self-service IT.I’ll never forget the happiness I felt after IT rolled out self-service password resets.Jul 31, 2019Jul 31, 2019
Adam GoossensAutomate defensively. It helps people trust your code.Occasionally, I have trust issues with automation. You want to run what, exactly, on my production service?Jul 8, 2019Jul 8, 2019
Adam GoossensSo, you want to build a private cloud?It can seem like a daunting task. Chart a course to private cloud success by starting with these considerations.Jun 9, 2019Jun 9, 2019
Adam GoossensJust starting out in IT? Here’s some lessons I wish I’d known when I startedFrom dealing with first-day fear, to tackling the learning curve and dealing with demonsJun 1, 2019Jun 1, 2019
Adam GoossensPlanning for failure — cloud computing and high availabilityA long time ago, on a site far, far away…an IT operator was panicking.May 11, 2019May 11, 2019