iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Matthew Mattox @support.tools · 30/08/2025

🚀 New blog: Advanced Go Memory Management & Performance Optimization (2025 Guide) 👉 support.tools/post/advance...

000

Matthew Mattox @support.tools · 21/05/2025

Wow, he keep getting knocked down but still got back up.

010

Matthew Mattox @support.tools · 02/05/2025

Sorry, I couldn’t resist

010

Matthew Mattox @support.tools · 02/05/2025

Pulling the trigger on a full reimage of my desktop. Been on the same Ubuntu install since 18.04 (never moved to 25.04) and it’s finally falling apart — random crashes, keyboard dying in certain apps, weird freezes. Time for a fresh start! 🚀 #Ubuntu #Linux #SysAdmin #Reimage

010

Matthew Mattox @support.tools · 25/04/2025

My girlfriend said, "You act like a detective too much. I want to split up." "Good idea", I replied, "That way we can cover more ground."

000

Matthew Mattox @support.tools · 25/04/2025

The first of 5 Mi50 GPUs for my new AI cluster came today. This is going to be a crazy project.

000

Matthew Mattox @support.tools · 24/04/2025

Heal Thy Burgers is the right answer

000

Matthew Mattox @support.tools · 21/04/2025

Migrating from RKE1 to #RKE2? 🤔 Join Erin Quill & Matthew Mattox on Tues, May 6 (12pm ET) for a seamless transition guide using SUSE #RancherPrime. #Kubernetes Take your infra to the next level! 👇 okt.to/gpTX9m

000

Matthew Mattox @support.tools · 27/03/2025

🚨 RKE1 is reaching EOL! Migrating to RKE2? Try the YAML Export/Import method! It’s perfect for stateless workloads—fast, clean, and simple. Our step-by-step guide walks you through the entire process. 📖 Read it here: buff.ly/XbLwo5l #Kubernetes #RKE2 #Migration #YAML #DevOps

buff.ly

Migrating from RKE1 to RKE2 using YAML Export/Import

A step-by-step guide to migrating workloads from RKE1 to RKE2 using YAML Export/Import.

000

Matthew Mattox @support.tools · 26/03/2025

🚨 RKE1 is reaching EOL! Have you planned your persistent volume migration? Longhorn’s Disaster Recovery volumes make it seamless—incremental replication, no downtime. Check out our guide for step-by-step migration to RKE2. 📖 Read it here: buff.ly/pCFYrTD #Kubernetes #RKE2 #Longhorn #CloudNative

buff.ly

Migrating from RKE1 to RKE2 Using Longhorn DR Volumes: A Kubernetes-Native Approach

A detailed guide to migrating workloads from RKE1 to RKE2 using Longhorn's Disaster Recovery volumes, offering a Kubernetes-native approach with minimal downtime.

000

Matthew Mattox @support.tools · 25/03/2025

🚨 RKE1 is reaching EOL! Don’t forget your persistent volumes. Migrate your PVCs smoothly to RKE2 with pv-migrate—no downtime, no data loss. Our guide breaks it down step-by-step. 📖 Read it here: buff.ly/Xmnm6bj #Kubernetes #RKE2 #pvMigrate #CloudNative #DevOps

buff.ly

Migrating from RKE1 to RKE2 Using pv-migrate: A Targeted Storage Migration Tool

A comprehensive guide to migrating persistent volumes from RKE1 to RKE2 using pv-migrate, a specialized tool for Kubernetes storage migration.

000

Matthew Mattox @support.tools · 24/03/2025

🔥 Standalone RKE2 Cluster Down? Here's how to recover. From etcd quorum loss to node join failures, my latest guide walks through key disaster recovery strategies to keep your Kubernetes environment running. 📖 Read it here: buff.ly/9RILlNd #Kubernetes #RKE2 #DisasterRecovery #CloudNative #DevOps

buff.ly

RKE2 Standalone - Disaster Recovery Guide

This comprehensive guide covers essential steps for disaster recovery of RKE2 clusters not managed by Rancher.

010

Matthew Mattox @support.tools · 21/03/2025

🚨 RKE1 EOL Alert! Time to migrate to RKE2. 🕒 Check out our step-by-step guide on using Kasten K10 for a smooth transition. Ensure data integrity and minimal downtime. Details here 👉 buff.ly/FiSPpgq #Kubernetes #RKE2 #KastenK10 #Migration #DevOps

buff.ly

Migrating from RKE1 to RKE2 Using Kasten K10: A Complete Backup and Restore Guide

A detailed guide to migrating workloads from RKE1 to RKE2 using Kasten K10 by Veeam, covering installation, backup, restore, and validation steps.

010

Matthew Mattox @support.tools · 20/03/2025

🚨 RKE1 EOL Alert! Time to migrate to RKE2. 🕒 Check out our step-by-step guide on using YAML Export/Import for a smooth transition. Perfect for stateless workloads. Details here 👉https://buff.ly/XbLwo5l #Kubernetes #RKE2 #Migration #DevOps

buff.ly

Migrating from RKE1 to RKE2 using YAML Export/Import

A step-by-step guide to migrating workloads from RKE1 to RKE2 using YAML Export/Import.

000

Matthew Mattox @support.tools · 19/03/2025

🚨 RKE1 is reaching EOL in 2025! If you’re still running it, now’s the time to plan your migration. I put together a step-by-step guide on moving to RKE2 with CloudCasa, covering: ✔️ Backups & Persistent Volume migration ✔️ Minimal downtime ✔️ Multi-cloud support Check it out here 👉

buff.ly

Migrating from RKE1 to RKE2 Using CloudCasa: A Backup and Restore Approach

A comprehensive guide to migrating workloads from RKE1 to RKE2 using CloudCasa's backup and restore functionality, with step-by-step instructions and best practices.

010

Matthew Mattox @support.tools · 18/03/2025

🚀 Cilium Troubleshooting in 2025 🚀 Struggling with Cilium issues in Kubernetes? My latest blog covers: ✅ Key logs & metrics ✅ Policy & connectivity checks ✅ Health diagnostics Read more: buff.ly/CI48afJ #Kubernetes #Cilium #DevOps #eBPF

031

Matthew Mattox @support.tools · 17/03/2025

Last Friday at SUSECON 2025, I discussed the crucial transition from RKE1 to RKE2 for Kubernetes users, as RKE1 ends in July 2025. The session covered the differences between RKE1 and RKE2, migration strategies, tools, and real-world issues. Missed it? Watch the highlights:

buff.ly

Migrating from RKE1 to RKE2: A Seamless Transition with SUSE Rancher Prime

A comprehensive guide to migrating from RKE1 to RKE2 using SUSE Rancher Prime, covering migration strategies, data migration methods, and troubleshooting common issues.

000

Matthew Mattox @support.tools · 10/03/2025

Excited to be heading to SUSECON 2025! Can’t wait to showcase my new Kubernetes DR tool - stay tuned!

000

Matthew Mattox @support.tools · 04/03/2025

🔐 Tired of Entering Your SSH Key Password? Automate It! Managing SSH keys doesn't have to be painful. With AddKeysToAgent, you can securely automate key handling, eliminate repetitive prompts, and streamline your workflow on Linux, macOS, and Windows. 🔗 Read now: buff.ly/4hAA75w

support.tools

Automatic ssh-add: Simplify SSH Key Management

Master SSH key management with AddKeysToAgent: Learn how to automate key handling, enhance security, and streamline your workflow across different platforms.

010

Matthew Mattox @support.tools · 03/03/2025

🚀 Are Dockerfiles Good Enough? 🤔 Dockerfiles have powered the container revolution, but are they holding us back? From inefficient caching to security pitfalls, managing container builds at scale is getting trickier. 🔗 buff.ly/3CXO9yU #Docker #Containers #DevOps #CloudNative #BuildSystems

011

Matthew Mattox @support.tools · 01/03/2025

🚀 AWS EKS: Is It the Right Kubernetes Solution for You? AWS Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) has come a long way since its rocky launch in 2017. But is it the best choice for your Kubernetes workloads in 2025? Read now: buff.ly/4hWhQPE

000

Matthew Mattox @support.tools · 17/02/2025

Still waiting for my invitation to move here. Rent must be insane, but at least the WiFi is probably pretty good. 🌀🚀

010

Matthew Mattox @support.tools · 17/02/2025

I remember my high school tech class had the Windows XP product key printed on a giant banner in the build room. IT security? Never heard of her. 😂

000

Matthew Mattox @support.tools · 16/02/2025

Frontend devs: Look at my smooth animations and pixel-perfect UI! 🌸✨ Backend devs: Meanwhile, in the trenches—debugging infinite loops, database deadlocks, and rogue API calls while the world burns... 🔥💀 Respect your backend engineers. They fight demons so your buttons can look pretty.

010

Matthew Mattox @support.tools · 15/02/2025

Me: drowning in errors, bugs, and warnings 😭💀 Stack Overflow: "Shh... just copy this answer from 2014 and everything will be okay." 🤗✨

000

Matthew Mattox @support.tools · 14/02/2025

"Excuse me! Do you have a moment to talk about Linux?"

011

Matthew Mattox @support.tools · 13/02/2025

🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨 Tom, the OG security expert, just got automated out of a job! 🔴 AI-powered robo-cat has entered the chat... 🔵 Tom is now updating his LinkedIn: "Experienced in high-speed pursuits, risk assessment, and household security. Open to work."

000

Matthew Mattox @support.tools · 13/02/2025

Job security? Never heard of it. 🤦‍♂️💀 #TooSoon #SavageHiring

000

Matthew Mattox @support.tools · 13/02/2025

🚨 Nothing like the heart-stopping stress of watching a ZFS resilver operation... and then seeing another drive fail mid-rebuild. 😬 Now I'm just staring at zpool status like it's a life support monitor.

000

Matthew Mattox @support.tools · 11/02/2025

There's nothing like a 175TB ZFS pool rebuild to really test your patience. Who needs stress-free mornings anyway?

020

Matthew Mattox @support.tools · 15/01/2025

The best I can do is three wheat

020

Matthew Mattox @support.tools · 13/01/2025

🚀 Upgrade Your Kubernetes Storage with Longhorn! 🐋 Get a professional deployment of Longhorn for high-performance, highly available, and manageable persistent storage. ✅ Robust block storage setup ✅ Snapshots & incremental backups ✅ High availability for stateful apps buff.ly/3WbRUHz

000

Matthew Mattox @support.tools · 10/01/2025

Secure your Rancher-managed Kubernetes clusters with best practices! 🚀 ✅ CIS Benchmark compliance ✅ RBAC, Pod Security, & Network Policies ✅ Monitoring & Image Scanning Check out my Upwork project: 🔗 Secure Rancher Kubernetes buff.ly/3PswFh1 Let’s protect your workloads! 💪

010

Matthew Mattox @support.tools · 07/01/2025

🚨 Top Kubernetes Anti-Patterns to Avoid 🚨 1️⃣ Over-complicating microservices 2️⃣ Missing resource limits/requests 3️⃣ Ignoring health checks 4️⃣ Skipping namespaces for isolation Learn how to spot & fix these issues 👇 buff.ly/49ROIX0 #Kubernetes #DevOps #BestPractices

buff.ly

Top 4 Kubernetes Anti-Patterns

Avoid common Kubernetes anti-patterns that can lead to inefficiency and instability in your cluster. Learn how to identify and correct these issues.

010

Matthew Mattox @support.tools · 04/01/2025

This picture sums it up pretty well. RIP to the rest—Linux and AIX are still standing strong! 💪 Curious to hear your experiences.

030