Articles by Steven Black

At Rhythmic, we embrace open source not just as users, but as active contributors. Our commitment to openness, collaboration, and community is reflected in our GitHub contributions, including 43 Te…

Who needs AWS CloudTrail? You do, if you’re wrestling with AWS and can’t figure out why things aren’t working. Dive into the world of API calls and discover how CloudTrail can be your secret weapon…

Explore the evolution of Infrastructure as Code (IAC) and GitOps practices in cloud environment management. This comprehensive guide covers best practices for version control, continuous integratio…

Discover how to elevate your cloud monitoring practices from traditional methods to advanced metric based approaches. Learn the importance of effective tagging, writing powerful queries, and blendi…

Learn how AWS Service Catalog enables platform building and streamlines infrastructure management using CloudFormation, AWS CDK, and other tools for automation and self-service.

Discover how the updated AWS Web Console’s widget-based experience allows users to customize their homepages and easily monitor costs, improving user experience and financial transparency.

Discover how AWS Athena’s new feature of including cost calculations in query plans helps developers optimize costs and embrace the “shift-left” philosophy for better financial management in the cl…

Learn how to use Terraform to create Kubernetes namespace admins, delegate permissions using RBAC, and generate kubeconfig files for secure user access to your cluster.

Learn how to import your existing AWS infrastructure into Terraform without accidentally messing it up. Discover tools and techniques to generate Terraform code from your current setup.

Learn the guiding principles and best practices for structuring your Terraform repositories when implementing infrastructure as code across an entire organization. Discover how to balance auditabil…