Curious about Kong and how it powers microservices architectures? In this episode of PithorAcademy, we introduce Kong, a powerful and flexible open-source API gateway that’s purpose-built for microservices. Learn why teams choose Kong for API traffic management, rate limiting, authentication, and analytics, and how it compares with other gateways like Spring Cloud Gateway and NGINX. Whether you're building cloud-native applications or scaling existing services, Kong plays a crucial role in managing and securing APIs efficiently.

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Welcome to Season 5, Episode 8 of the AWS Podcast Series by PithorAcademy! ☁️
In this episode, we dive into the different EC2 instance types—a key factor in choosing the right virtual machine for your AWS workloads.

We cover:
✔️ What are EC2 Instance Types?
✔️ Why choosing the right type matters for cost and performance
✔️ Categories of EC2 instances:

• General Purpose

• Compute Optimized

• Memory Optimized

• Storage Optimized
  ✔️ Real-world use cases and tips on choosing the best instance type for your project

Perfect for cloud beginners, developers, and AWS learners trying to optimize infrastructure decisions.

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In this episode of the Deep Dive Podcast by PithorAcademy, we explore Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) — Microsoft’s cloud-based identity and access management solution, crucial for developers, IT admins, and security teams.

🔹 What is Azure AD and Why It Matters
🔹 How Azure AD Solves Identity & Access Problems
🔹 Core Features for Beginner Developers and Admins
🔹 Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Auth (MFA)
🔹 Common Use Cases for Web Apps, APIs & Enterprises
🔹 Best Practices for Secure Identity Management
🔹 Real-world Scenarios & Developer Tips
🔹 Limitations & Considerations Every Beginner Should Know

Whether you're building secure applications or managing access across an organization, this episode provides a solid foundation in cloud identity with Azure AD.

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In this episode of Pithoracademy, we demystify kubectl—the command-line tool that serves as your gateway to interacting with Kubernetes. Learn how kubectl works, why it’s critical, and how to use it effectively in real-world scenarios. We cover:

• What is kubectl?

• Why kubectl Exists and Why It Matters

• Key Features & Capabilities

• Core Concepts for Understanding kubectl

• How kubectl Works Behind the Scenes

• Core Functionality You Should Know

• Essential kubectl Commands for Beginners

• The kubectl Communication Flow

• How kubectl Talks to the Kubernetes API

• Security & Authentication Basics

• Real-World Communication Examples with kubectl

Whether you're just starting your Kubernetes journey or looking to solidify your CLI skills, this episode will give you a clear, hands-on understanding of kubectl and how it connects you to your cluster.

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Too many requests can crash even the best APIs — unless you’ve got rate limiting in place. In this episode, we dive into rate limiting and throttling in Spring Boot: what they are, why they’re critical, and how to implement them using tools like Bucket4j, Redis, and Spring filters. Whether you're building public APIs or internal microservices, this episode will help you keep your system stable and abuse-free.
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What makes NGINX such a powerful tool in microservices architecture? In this episode of PithorAcademy, we introduce you to NGINX—what it is, how it works, and why it’s commonly used as a reverse proxy, load balancer, and API gateway in distributed systems. We cover the core reasons behind NGINX’s popularity, its performance advantages, and how it fits into microservices-based deployments. Whether you're running containers, APIs, or full-stack applications, this episode will help you understand the role NGINX plays in scaling and securing services.

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Welcome to Season 5, Episode 7 of the AWS Podcast Series by PithorAcademy! 💻
In this episode, we explore Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) — one of the most popular and powerful AWS services.

We cover:
✔️ What is Amazon EC2?
✔️ Why EC2 is essential for cloud computing
✔️ How EC2 works in real-world cloud deployments

• EC2 Instances

• Key Components: AMIs, instance types, security groups, etc.

• How EC2 fits into the bigger AWS ecosystem

Perfect for developers, cloud beginners, and anyone exploring scalable cloud infrastructure.

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In this episode of the Deep Dive Podcast by PithorAcademy, we break down Azure’s cost management tools — essential for developers and teams working with cloud budgets.

🔹 What is Azure Pricing, Cost Calculator, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)?
🔹 Why Microsoft built these tools & what problems they solve
🔹 Core features: estimate, optimize, and manage cloud spending
🔹 Practical tips for using the Azure Pricing Calculator
🔹 TCO Tool: plan long-term cloud adoption with cost insights
🔹 Best practices to avoid hidden costs and billing surprises
🔹 Limitations and when to double-check pricing assumptions
🔹 Key financial concepts every beginner developer should understand

Whether you're building a side project or deploying enterprise solutions, this episode gives you the roadmap to understand, control, and optimize Azure cloud costs.

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As your user base grows, your app needs to grow with it — and that’s where horizontal scaling comes in. In this episode, we break down what horizontal scaling really means, how it compares to vertical scaling, and how to prepare your Spring Boot app to run smoothly across multiple instances. We also touch on stateless design, load balancers, session management, and real-world deployment tips.
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In this episode of Pithoracademy, we explore the essential components of Kubernetes nodes—the building blocks that run your containerized applications. Learn how Kubelet, Kube-Proxy, and the Container Runtime work together to keep your workloads healthy and connected. We cover:

• What Are Kubernetes Nodes?

• Why Node-Level Components Are Crucial

• Key Concepts for Node Operations

• Kubelet: The Node Agent That Talks to the Control Plane

• Container Runtime: Running Containers in Kubernetes

• How Kubelet and the Container Runtime Collaborate

• Kube-Proxy: Managing Networking on Each Node

• How All Node Components Interact Seamlessly

• Why These Components Are the Backbone of Kubernetes

This episode is perfect for DevOps engineers, system administrators, and developers who want a clear, foundational understanding of how Kubernetes nodes function behind the scenes.

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