This article offers advice on building infrastructure for small projects and startups without a dedicated admin/DevOps engineer. I’m often asked how to build infrastructure for small projects when the team doesn’t have any dedicated admin/DevOps engineers. In this article, I’ll discuss some organizational considerations for choosing between dedicated servers, the cloud, or Kubernetes. Planning for […]
AWS offers unmatched scalability, global reach, and a vast suite of services, but these come at a price. For many companies, especially startups and those with high bandwidth or compute needs, AWS becomes a budget-burning monster. That’s where Hetzner, a German cloud and dedicated server provider, starts turning heads. Gart Solutions has been making waves […]
Imagine having access to a vast pool of computing resources – servers, storage, networking equipment – that you can tap into whenever you need them, all delivered over the internet. This is the core concept behind Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). IaaS is a cloud computing model that provides on-demand access to these fundamental building […]
IT infrastructure assessment is a systematic approach to evaluating the current state of an organization’s technology environment, identifying areas for improvement, and planning for future needs. This article delves into the methodologies and significance of IT infrastructure assessment, drawing insights from Davids Achonu’s comprehensive study. By exploring the practical applications and outcomes of these assessments, […]
Definition of IT Infrastructure Think of IT infrastructure as the digital backbone of your organization. It encompasses hardware, software, networks, and services that work together to manage and process your data. From storing emails to running critical applications, IT infrastructure makes it all happen. Without it, your business operations would struggle, impacting communication, data storage, […]
What is Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and why is it important?Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is the practice of managing and provisioning infrastructure. Adopting Infrastructure as Code (IaC) transforms how organizations manage their IT infrastructure, offering enhanced scalability, consistency, and efficiency. In this article, we explore IaC best practices and include a real-world case study of […]
