Boyan Kirov

Meet Boyan, a seasoned DevOps & Cloud engineer @ ITGix with a wealth of experience in software development and a passion for exploring new technology solutions. With an impressive track record of successful DevOps projects and a dedication to staying up-to-date with the latest trends, Boyan has become a respected leader in the field. Throughout his career, he has built a reputation to deliver top-quality software. His expertise has been sought after by clients across various industries, and his tech talks, blogs, and publications have been featured in top outlets. In addition to his supreme technical skills, Boyan is also a gifted writer and communicator. He has contributed to many by sharing his insights on DevOps, software development, and emerging technologies. His writing has helped to educate and inspire others in the field, and he’s always eager to share his knowledge with those who are passionate about technology and innovation. When he’s not working on DevOps projects or writing articles, Boyan enjoys spending time with his family, exploring innovative technology solutions, preparing for his next complex certification, and exploring new ways to enhance his skills.

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Boyan Kirov
DevOps & Cloud Engineer
25.11.2024
Reading time: 3 mins.
DockerHub is a cornerstone of containerized development, but its rate-limiting policies often create bottlenecks in workflows. Teams frequently encounter issues pulling container images, especially in CI/CD pipelines, where frequent requests...
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Boyan Kirov
DevOps & Cloud Engineer
18.06.2024
Reading time: 3 mins.
Introduction Running a multi-tenant web application on Kubernetes brings numerous benefits but also introduces complexities, especially when implementing SSL termination and rate limiting. This guide walks you through advanced troubleshooting...
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Boyan Kirov
DevOps & Cloud Engineer
02.02.2024
Reading time: 2 mins.
Note: The following example demonstrates upgrading a Kubernetes cluster from version 1.23 to 1.24. Replace the version numbers according to your specific setup. To ensure a seamless upgrade, it’s crucial...
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Boyan Kirov
DevOps & Cloud Engineer
08.12.2023
Reading time: 3 mins.
In Unix-like operating systems, the /etc folder holds vital configuration data. In the realm of Kubernetes, a similarly crucial role is played by Etcd, a key-value data store responsible for...
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Boyan Kirov
DevOps & Cloud Engineer
16.11.2023
Reading time: 4 mins.
In Unix-like operating systems, the /etc folder holds vital configuration data. In the realm of Kubernetes, a similarly crucial role is played by Etcd, a key-value data store responsible for...
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Boyan Kirov
DevOps & Cloud Engineer
07.09.2023
Reading time: 5 mins.
In the ever-evolving realm of containerization and microservices, Kubernetes has emerged as a cornerstone for orchestrating and managing applications. While Kubernetes provides remarkable benefits in terms of scalability and flexibility,...
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Boyan Kirov
DevOps & Cloud Engineer
17.08.2023
Reading time: 3 mins.
Introduction to OpenVPN In today’s interconnected digital landscape, ensuring the security of your data and maintaining the privacy of your communications is paramount. OpenVPN, a robust and widely adopted open-source...
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Boyan Kirov
DevOps & Cloud Engineer
13.07.2023
Reading time: 4 mins.
Container Network Interface (CNI) plays a crucial role in managing networking capabilities within Kubernetes clusters. As an essential component of the Kubernetes ecosystem, CNI enables seamless communication and connectivity between...
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Boyan Kirov
DevOps & Cloud Engineer
26.08.2022
Reading time: 2 mins.
What Is Argo CD? Argo CD is a declarative, Kubernetes-native GitOps continuous delivery (CD) tool. Argo CD is unique as it can pull updated code from Git repositories and deploy...
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Boyan Kirov
DevOps & Cloud Engineer
08.06.2022
Reading time: 3 mins.
Introduction to Traffic Management in Istio Istio’s traffic routing rules permit you to efficiently manage the traffic flow and API calls between services. Istio simplifies the configuration of service-level properties...
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