Carlos Muñoz – Self-Service Toolchain through versioned Infrastructure as Code

Learn how to empower developers with self-service toolchain management through versioned infrastructure as code, leveraging OpenShift, Kubernetes, Ansible, Jenkins, and more to create scalable, manageable, and secure environments.

Key takeaways
  • Provide proper documentation for developers to allow self-service toolchain management.
  • Use configuration as code to manage infrastructure and boost automation.
  • Leverage OpenShift and Kubernetes for scalable and manageable environments.
  • Utilize Ansible for automated provisioning and management of infrastructure.
  • Use Jenkins for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD).
  • Integrate SonarQube for quality testing and Nexus as an artifact repository.
  • Implement ELK for logging and monitoring.
  • Use Prometheus and Grafana for monitoring and visualization of metrics.
  • Ensure versioning and auditing of configuration files.
  • Utilize YAML files for configuration management and Dropbox for backups.
  • Adopt a self-service model for customers to order and manage their own infrastructure and toolchain.
  • Implement a governance model using HashiCorp Vault for secure configuration management.
  • Provide preconfigured images for developers to clone and customize.
  • Use Checkmarks for penetration testing.
  • Integrate Slack for alerting and notifications.
  • Utilize Ruby files for scripting and automation.
  • Store credentials and sensitive data using OpenShift secrets.
  • Subscribe to a Kubernetes as a Service (KaaS) solution for managed Kubernetes clusters.
  • Train developers on toolchain usage and management.
  • Monitor and analyze KPIs to optimize toolchain performance and efficiency.
  • Implement an IT architecture that allows for scalability, manageability, and security.
  • Ensure that the toolchain is maintainable, traceable, and auditable.
  • Leverage open-source solutions wherever possible to reduce costs and increase efficiency.