https://dileepkumar.dev/tags/best-practices/ Recent content in best-practices on Dileep Kumar https://dileepkumar.dev/papermod-cover.png https://dileepkumar.dev/papermod-cover.png Hugo -- gohugo.io en Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:07:00 +0530 https://dileepkumar.dev/post/docker-configuration-and-security/ Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:07:00 +0530 https://dileepkumar.dev/post/docker-configuration-and-security/ Introduction Properly configuring Docker is essential for both security and functionality, especially in enterprise and production environments. This comprehensive guide covers critical configuration scenarios, security hardening techniques, and best practices for running Docker safely in production. We’ll explore proxy configuration, registry trust management, security scanning, resource limits, and the principle of least privilege—all essential for production-ready Docker deployments. Part 1: Configuring Docker for Corporate Networks Understanding the Proxy Challenge In corporate environments, direct internet access is often restricted. https://dileepkumar.dev/post/dockerfile-best-practices/ Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:06:00 +0530 https://dileepkumar.dev/post/dockerfile-best-practices/ Introduction A Dockerfile is the blueprint for building Docker images. It’s a text file containing a series of instructions that Docker reads from top to bottom to assemble an image. Understanding how to write efficient, secure, and maintainable Dockerfiles is fundamental to mastering Docker. This comprehensive guide takes you from Dockerfile basics to advanced optimization techniques, covering every instruction, when to use it, and best practices for production-ready images.