Tools 🧰

All my posts about various tools

51 posts

Tooling posts from the messy, useful layer between idea and shipped thing - editors, command-line utilities, local services, helper apps, developer workflows, and the periodic day-to-day toolbox refresh. These are the notes I wish I had already written when setting something up for the second or third time.

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Tools 🧰Docker 🐳

Docker on Mac OSX

Experience Docker on macOS with enhanced speed and reliability. Learn how to install and leverage its native features seamlessly.

Automation 🤖Docker 🐳

Consul Docker Cluster

Set up Consul cluster on Docker with Docker Machine & Swarm for service discovery, using shared private IPs for networking.

Code 🐛Tools 🧰

More site updates

Russ Mckendrick improves blog speed, adds Gruntfile features for testing and deployment to Amazon S3 with Cloudflare cache flushing.

Building Vagrant Boxes with Packer in Atlas

Tools 🧰Packer 📦

Building Vagrant Boxes with Packer in Atlas

Explore hassle-free Vagrant box creation with Packer in Atlas. Harness the power of seamless integration for efficient box building and management.

Automation 🤖Linux 🐧

Update to Puppet Install Script

Effortless deployment of Puppet on CentOS/RHEL? Check out my updated installation script and streamline your automation setup today!

Tools 🧰Linux 🐧

Installing an ELK Stack on CentOS 7

Learn how to install the ELK stack on CentOS 7 for centralized logging: Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana, step-by-step guide with configuration.

Tools 🧰Code 🐛

Git + Rebase

Streamline your Git workflow with Russ Mckendrick's tips! Learn how to fork, add remotes, and rebase for maximum efficiency.

Cloud ⛅️Tools 🧰

Day To Day Tools

Discover my must-have desktop & command-line apps, services, and utilities I use daily on my macOS machine.

Tools 🧰Cloud ⛅️

Migration of Server & Swap Space

Migrate DigitalOcean instance for cost efficiency. Enable swap space to prevent oomkiller issues. Optimize performance with tuned settings.