Welcome to Season 5, Episode 24 of the AWS Podcast Series by PithorAcademy! 💾💡
In this episode, we dive deep into Amazon EBS (Elastic Block Store) — the block storage solution designed for use with Amazon EC2.

We cover:
✔️ What is Amazon EBS and how it fits into EC2 architecture
✔️ Why it’s used for persistent, high-performance storage in the cloud
✔️ How EBS volumes work behind the scenes
✔️ Key Features:

• Durability and availability

• Snapshots and backups

• Performance-optimized volume types
  ✔️ What developers used before EBS
  ✔️ How EBS solves the problems of traditional storage in modern cloud environments

Perfect for AWS beginners, system administrators, and cloud developers looking to master AWS compute + storage integration.

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In this episode of Pithoracademy, we dive into Kubernetes Probes—specifically Liveness and Readiness Probes—that are vital for managing application health checks and smart traffic routing inside your cluster. Whether you're running microservices or critical production workloads, probes ensure your applications stay resilient and responsive. We explore:

• What Are Liveness and Readiness Probes in Kubernetes?

• Core Concepts and Differences Between Them

• Real-World Use Cases for Health Checks and Startup Logic

• Why Probes Are Critical for Containerized Applications

• Key Reasons to Use Probes for Stability and Reliability

• What Happens If You Don’t Use Probes

• Real-World Example: Crashed Apps, Delayed Services, and Traffic Control

• How to Implement Probes (HTTP, TCP, Exec methods)

• Best Practices for Configuring Probe Settings

• Final Takeaways for Beginners and DevOps Engineers

If you're deploying production-ready applications in Kubernetes, this episode will help you build smarter, self-healing workloads that reduce downtime and improve traffic flow.

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In this episode of Pithoracademy, we dive into Azure File Storage vs On-Premises Fileshares — comparing the flexibility of cloud-based file storage with the traditional approach of managing on-prem servers. As businesses move to hybrid and cloud-first models, understanding this comparison is crucial for IT professionals and beginners alike.

We cover:
✅ Introduction to Azure File Storage and On-Prem Fileshares
✅ What Are File Storage and Fileshares, and Why Do They Exist?
✅ Problems Azure File Storage and On-Prem Fileshares Solve
✅ Key Features Every Beginner Should Know
✅ Best Practices and Key Considerations
✅ Practical Applications in Hybrid and Cloud Environments
✅ Limitations to Understand Before Choosing a Solution
✅ Final Takeaways for Students & Professionals

If you’re curious about cloud migration, hybrid file storage, or comparing Azure solutions with traditional infrastructure, this episode will help you make informed decisions about storage strategies.

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Welcome to Season 5, Episode 23 of the AWS Podcast Series by PithorAcademy! 🔐💽
In this essential episode, we demystify encryption in AWS — how services like S3, EBS, RDS, and KMS (Key Management Service) protect your data at rest and in transit.

We cover:
✔️ What is encryption and why it’s critical in cloud environments
✔️ How encryption works in:

• Amazon S3 for secure object storage

• Amazon EBS for encrypted volumes

• Amazon RDS for encrypted relational databases

• AWS KMS for centralized key management
  ✔️ Key features of each service's encryption capabilities
  ✔️ What was used before AWS-native encryption
  ✔️ How these tools solve real-world problems like compliance, data leakage, and unauthorized access

Perfect for developers, security architects, and AWS beginners looking to master data protection in the cloud.

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In this episode of Pithoracademy, we explore Azure Blob Storage — Microsoft Azure’s most popular object storage service designed to handle unstructured data at scale. From cost-saving storage tiers to secure access management and lifecycle automation, Blob Storage is the backbone of modern cloud applications.

We cover:
✅ Introduction to Azure Blob Storage
✅ What Are Blob Storage Tiers, Access Levels, and Lifecycle Rules — and Why Do They Exist?
✅ Problems Azure Blob Storage Solves for Cloud Developers
✅ Key Features Every Beginner Should Know
✅ Best Practices and Key Considerations
✅ Practical Applications in Real-World Cloud Scenarios
✅ Limitations to Understand Before Using Azure Blob Storage
✅ Final Takeaways for Students & Professionals

If you’re curious about cloud storage, data lifecycle management, or optimizing costs with Azure, this episode will help you master Blob Storage Tiers, Access Controls, and Lifecycle Policies.

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In this episode of Pithoracademy, we dive into Kubernetes StorageClasses—the foundation of dynamic persistent storage provisioning in modern Kubernetes environments. StorageClasses help automate how volumes are created and matched to workloads, making them essential for scalable, cloud-native storage. We explore:

• What Are StorageClasses in Kubernetes?

• Key Characteristics and Terminology

• Core Concepts for Beginners to Understand Dynamic Provisioning

• Why StorageClasses Were Introduced

• Examples of Real-World Use Cases (Cloud, On-Prem, CSI-based Storage)

• Key Reasons to Use StorageClasses for Stateful Workloads

• Impact of Not Using StorageClasses: Manual Provisioning Pitfalls

• Real-World Example: Dynamic Volume Allocation in Action

• How StorageClasses Are Implemented

• Key Components (Provisioner, Parameters, ReclaimPolicy, etc.)

• Best Practices and Beginner Takeaways

If you’re working with Persistent Volumes and PVCs, this episode will help you level up your understanding by adding automation, scalability, and flexibility through StorageClasses.

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Welcome to Season 5, Episode 22 of the AWS Podcast Series by PithorAcademy! 🔐📂
In this episode, we explore how Amazon S3 protects your data using built-in security features like Versioning, MFA Delete, and Bucket Policies — all crucial for secure and compliant cloud storage.

We cover:
✔️ What are S3 Versioning, MFA Delete, and Bucket Policies?
✔️ Why they are critical for data recovery, access control, and security compliance
✔️ Key concepts and how they work:

• S3 Versioning: retain previous versions of your objects

• MFA Delete: adds a layer of protection against accidental deletions

• Bucket Policies: control access using policy-based rules
  ✔️ Common use cases and security scenarios
  ✔️ What existed before, and how these features solve real-world data risks

Perfect for AWS beginners, security-focused developers, and cloud architects aiming to build resilient and secure S3 storage environments.

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In this episode of Pithoracademy, we dive into Azure Storage Services — the backbone of Microsoft Azure’s data management system. Whether it’s storing massive amounts of unstructured data, managing shared files, handling structured datasets, or processing reliable message queues, Azure Storage offers multiple options tailored for different business needs.

We cover:
✅ Introduction to Azure Storage
✅ What Are Blob, File, Table, and Queue Storage — and Why Do They Exist?
✅ Problems Azure Storage Solves in Cloud Applications
✅ Key Features Every Beginner Should Know
✅ Best Practices and Key Considerations
✅ Practical Applications in Real-World Scenarios
✅ Limitations to Understand Before Using Azure Storage
✅ Final Takeaways for Students & Professionals

If you’re curious about cloud storage, data management, or Azure’s core storage offerings, this episode will help you understand when and how to use Blob, File, Table, and Queue Storage effectively.

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In this episode of Pithoracademy, we demystify Persistent Volumes (PVs) and Persistent Volume Claims (PVCs)—the heart of persistent storage in Kubernetes. If you’re dealing with stateful apps, databases, or storage-intensive workloads, understanding PVs and PVCs is essential. Here's what we cover:

• What Are PVs (Persistent Volumes) and PVCs (Persistent Volume Claims)?

• Core Concepts for Beginners

• Why Use PVs and PVCs in Kubernetes

• Risks and Limitations of Not Using Persistent Storage

• How PVs and PVCs Work Together

• Key Components of a Storage Configuration

• Real-World Implementation: Static vs Dynamic Provisioning

• Workflow of Claiming and Binding Storage

• Best Practices for Managing Kubernetes Storage

• Final Takeaways for Beginners

This episode is perfect for developers, DevOps engineers, and learners aiming to build production-grade, resilient, and state-aware applications in Kubernetes.

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Welcome to Season 5, Episode 21 of the AWS Podcast Series by PithorAcademy! 🗃️📦
In this episode, we explore how Amazon S3 Storage Classes and Lifecycle Management help optimize storage costs and performance in the cloud — automatically.

We cover:
✔️ What are S3 Storage Classes and Lifecycle Policies?
✔️ Why they’re used for cost-efficient and scalable cloud storage
✔️ All major S3 Storage Classes, simplified:

• S3 Standard

• S3 Standard-IA (Infrequent Access)

• S3 One Zone-IA

• S3 Glacier

• S3 Glacier Deep Archive

• S3 Intelligent-Tiering

• S3 Express One Zone
  ✔️ What is Lifecycle Management in S3
  ✔️ How lifecycle rules help automate data movement and cleanup
  ✔️ What problem they solve, what existed before, and how these features improve storage efficiency

Ideal for cloud engineers, developers, and AWS learners seeking to master smart data management in Amazon S3.

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