Category DevOps

Behind the Scenes: What Happens When You Enter Google.com?

It is perhaps the most frequent action on the internet: typing google.com into a browser and hitting Enter. While it feels instantaneous, this simple action triggers a complex cascade of events spanning networking protocols, hardware routing, and browser rendering engines.…

8 Proven Techniques to Accelerate Your Ansible Playbook Performance

Ansible has become a cornerstone of modern infrastructure automation, offering a straightforward yet powerful approach to managing IT operations. From basic package installations to orchestrating complex multi-node deployments, Ansible handles it all. However, as your automation scales, playbook execution times…

MCP Server Isn’t Working? Try These Solutions First

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) server is a core component for extending Visual Studio Code’s chat capabilities with external tools and services. Whether you’re using MCP servers for file operations, database interactions, or API integrations, unexpected downtime or malfunctions can…

SSH is slow? Try these proven solutions first

SSH (Secure Shell) is a cornerstone tool for remote server management, but slow connections can severely hinder productivity. Whether you’re facing delays during connection establishment, authentication, or data transfer, the root causes often fall into predictable categories—network configuration, SSH service…

6 Ways to Add an MCP Server in Visual Studio Code

Each method caters to different use cases (e.g., solo projects, team collaboration, containerized environments, or automation). Before starting, remember: Only add MCP servers from trusted sources—local servers can run arbitrary code on your machine. 1. From the GitHub MCP Server…

Find and Manage MCP Servers in Visual Studio Code

Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard that enables AI models to interact with external tools and services via a unified interface. In Visual Studio Code (VS Code), MCP servers unlock capabilities like file operations, database interactions, and external…