Nick SchmidtStarting from scratch with Netbox IPAMSpreadsheets are not an adequate method to manage IP addressing5 min read·May 6, 2024----
Nick SchmidtManage Linux patching with Ansible and Netbox!Patching all of my random experiments took too much of my free time, so I automated it.4 min read·Apr 6, 2024----
Nick SchmidtAbstracting DNS Record Management with Ansible and Jinja 2Synchronizing properly implemented DNS zones is, to put it lightly, a real chore:2 min read·Jan 3, 2024----
Nick SchmidtBuild and Consume Alpine Linux vSphere ImagesDeploying Linux for the impatient3 min read·Dec 4, 2023----
Nick SchmidtApollo 13’s “Failure is not an option”, and how non-engineers misinterpret itFailure is not an option!5 min read·Nov 6, 2023----
Nick SchmidtInternet Load Balancing with pfSenseWith full-time remote work, internet outages transform from a nuisance to a real problem6 min read·Oct 7, 2023----
Nick SchmidtHandoff to Day-N Automation with vSphere Content Libraries and NetboxThe challenge with build automation is too much convenience3 min read·Oct 1, 2023----
Nick SchmidtCircumventing Coder’s block and starting a new projectIt’s difficult to start a new software project3 min read·Aug 3, 2023----
Nick SchmidtWhy wait? Eventual Consistency and ReliabilityPatience is tough when deploying automated code; Here’s why it is important3 min read·Jul 3, 2023----
Nick SchmidtPython Virtual Environment Setup in JenkinsPython’s Virtual Environments Feature presents a unique opportunity with CI/CD tooling — where users congregate to publish and execute…2 min read·Jul 2, 2023----