Blog Archive

Access and Identity that Just Works

A hands-on guide to spinning up an n-way multi-master LDAP directory for centralized access and identity management, covering server setup, replication, ACLs, and schema configuration.

LocalEnv

A simple trick to link your IDE terminal with your project's virtual environment, so command-line tools automatically use the same Python and libraries as your IDE.

One Shot OpenStack Liberty Installer

A single script that creates a full OpenStack Liberty cloud from nothing, demonstrating an infrastructure-as-code approach to cloud deployment.

Python Development on MacOS

Potentially timesaving tips and tricks for Python development on MacOS, covering virtual environments, Homebrew setup, and IDE configuration with JetBrains tools.

IAM Beyond AWS or Hacking Hacks, and the Hackers who Hack Them

How I built a system to impersonate the AWS metadata service on developer laptops, providing passwordless, expiring STS credentials linked to user identities via SSH key authentication.