SHIFT-WIKI - Sjoerd Hooft's InFormation Technology
This WIKI is my personal documentation blog. Please enjoy it and feel free to reach out through blue sky if you have a question, remark, improvement or observation. See below for the latest additions, or use the search or tags to browse for content.
How do Kubernetes Probes Work
Summary: This wiki page explains the usage of kubernetes probes.
Date: 16 August 2025
Even though they are pretty good described in the documentation and a availability of a lot of additional resources, I found it hard to find a simple clear overview without going too much in depth. This wiki page aims to do just that.
How to manually install Grafana Plugins into the Kubernetes Helm Chart Pods
Summary: This wiki page shows how to manually install Grafana plugins into the Kubernetes Helm Chart Pods.
Date: 10 August 2025
In this wiki page I'll show you the steps to manually install Grafana plugins into the Kubernetes Helm Chart Pods. This includes the following steps:
- Update the helm values file to allow for unsigned plugins.
- Use kubectl to copy the plugin files into the pod.
- Restart the Grafana pod.
How to add Multiple TXT Records for a Domain in Route 53
Summary: This wiki page explains how to add multiple TXT records for a domain in AWS Route 53.
Date: 6 August 2025
Route 53 is the Domain Name System (DNS) service for AWS. It allows you to manage DNS records for your domains, including TXT records. This page will guide you through the process of adding multiple TXT records for a domain in Route 53, as the way to do this is not immediately obvious.
How to Forcefully Delete Kubernetes Resources
Summary: This wiki page explains how to forcefully delete Kubernetes resources that are stuck or not responding.
Date: 5 August 2025
Sometimes you may encounter Kubernetes resources that are stuck in a terminating state or not responding to normal deletion commands. This wiki page will show you why that is and how to resolve that.