Making Caddy, AWS EC2, CloudWatch, Step Functions, and Lambda Work Together

Tue, 14 May 2024 18:00:00 -0400

Introduction

Creating a robust and scalable web infrastructure can be both complex and costly. However, with the right tools and a little bit of creativity, you can build a cost-effective and efficient solution. In this article, we will walk through setting up a Caddy web server on AWS EC2, integrating it with AWS CloudWatch for monitoring, and using AWS Step Functions and Lambda to automate and streamline operations. This guide aims to provide a comprehensive approach to setting up a low-cost dashboard using these technologies.

Networking evolution — building a home network lab

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0400

Introduction

Welcome to a new chapter in my blog where I dive into the intricacies of building a robust home networking system. As a software engineer with a passion for networking protocols and efficient computing, I’ve embarked on a journey to design a system that balances performance, security, and cost-effectiveness. This post will detail my experiences and the technical decisions I made along the way.

Embracing the Challenge of Home Networking

My interest in networking began during my academic years, where I learned about various protocols such as IP, VPN, and IP7. Motivated by the high costs of cloud computing, I set out to build a home-based system. My goal was to use older computers, minimizing expenses on hardware and online services, while still achieving a high degree of functionality and efficiency.

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Making Caddy, AWS EC2, CloudWatch, Step Functions, and Lambda Work Together

Introduction

Networking evolution — building a home network lab

Introduction

Embracing the Challenge of Home Networking