Nobody gives a shit about your data except you. Plan accordingly.
– Anonymous
Words to live by. Backup your files!
The Tattoo Completed
The Tattoo is finally complete! As stated previously I had very high expectations for this and the final result is far better than I thought was possible. I don’t regret it in the least (a good thing, considering) and am glad I finally got off my duff and had it done.
The Tattoo Continues
Had my second session getting my first tattoo and as you can see its a doozy to start with. I need one more visit for the edges to be finished up and then the first one will be finished. I say the first one because I already have an idea for a second one. That wont be until much later this year or next year as I have other pending expenses.
The tattoo was designed and done by David Phelps from Adrenaline Tattoo in Downtown Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Getting started with Kubernetes
Kubernetes is the latest the latest hotness when it comes to technology used on the Internet. It has a distinct advantage of some of the previous trends in that it is very easy to get started learning.
Kubernetes and Docker for Mac
Like many people who love technology, I have Docker for Mac installed on my computer at home as well as at work. Why do I bring this up? Because if you have kept the software up to date you also, already, have Kubernetes installed.
If you do not have Docker for Mac installed: Click here.
Open Preferences for Docker in your toolbar and you’ll notice a familiar icon on the top bar:
Next, all you need to do is click the box next to Enable Kubernetes and then the Apply button. Next you’ll see a small popup that Kubernetes needs to be installed, click Install. That’s all it takes and and Kuberentes version 1.10.11 is stating up. Note, that you may want to click on the General tab as well and provide more memory.
Usage
Chances are you already have a connection to another cluster, such as one in Google Compute Cloud. You can easily change back and forth between that and your new Docker installation using contexts.
- Run kubectl config get-contexts and it will list all of the available options. One of which will be your new installation.
- Now, to use your Docker installation run kubectl config use-context docker-for-desktop”
- Next to double check that you’re up and running you can run something like kubectl describe nodes and look for a line which will say: OS Image: docker-for-desktop.
Minikube via Brew (Mac)
Installing Minikube on the Mac has a prerequisite in that you need a hypervisor. My recommendation is to go the free route and install Oracle’s VirtualBox.
Next up is to install Brew, if you do not already have it. I find this to be inavaluable installation on any Mac that I’m using.
After that all you need to do is run the following and Minikube will be installed!
brew cask install minikube
The following link will help you get started using Minikube!
Bigger Apartment
If I keep this up I’m going to need a bigger apartment.
The Tattoo Begins
For many years now I’ve been considering getting my first tattoo.
Now, considering my age now I’m calling it my “mid-life crisis tattoo” which is going to be a lot cheaper than getting a red sports car. The Joker was always my first choice for a tattoo and never changed so it was a lock.
This work in progress tattoo was done by David Phelps at Adrenaline Tattoo in Downtown Vancouver. I cannot wait to get it in full color later this month.
Perception
Human beings are the only animal that forms ideas about their world. We perceive it not through our bodies but through our minds. We must agree on what is real. Because of this, we are the only animal on Earth that goes mad.
— Narrator, Legion, Season 2: Chapter 10
