Tutorials

What’s a Jumpbox? A jumpbox (aka bastion host) is a secure server designed to act as a gateway for accessing resources in a private network. Think of it as your golden bridge—without it, you wouldn’t reach the other side. Key Features of a Jumpbox: Enhanced Security: It limits SSH or RDP access to a single entry point, reducing your attack surface. Access Control: Only authorized users can connect, often via specific IP whitelisting or VPN. Auditing: All actions passing through the jumpbox can be logged for accountability. In AWS, jumpboxes are typically EC2 instances with tight security group rules that allow inbound connections from your IP and outbound connections to resources like RDS instances. ...

In the fast-paced world of software development, setting up a reliable, portable database shouldn’t be a struggle. Enter MySQL in Docker—a hassle-free way to manage databases for development and testing. Whether you’re new to Docker or looking to fine-tune your workflow, this guide has your back. Let’s get started and turn database setup into one less thing to worry about. Why Run MySQL in Docker? Docker takes the complexity out of setting up MySQL. It lets you: ...