Vibe Coding for Ops [TechOps]

In this episode, we do some live vibe coding– using AI to write code. We share tips and tricks on having the best vibe coding experience and avoiding some common pitfalls. You’ll get to hear what we do, how we discover what the steps are, just how easy it is to interact with the system, to set up a basic environment. We also start to explore the limitations of vibe coding. We encourage you to listen along and try on your own!

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Model Context Protocol Exploration

Today we continue our exploration of vibe coding by digging into the Model Context Protocol, or MCP. We look at how MCPs connect chatbots to backend systems, why natural language matters for complex queries, and what it takes to build smarter, more adaptable interfaces. The discussion covers practical strategies for refining and automating these systems using API docs, making this a solid deep dive into the future of human-to-machine interaction.

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The Opportunity for OpenShift Infrastructure

Today we tackle the generational infrastructure shift that’s keeping IT leaders awake at night: OpenShift virtualization adoption. We dig deep into why organizations are struggling to migrate from traditional VM-focused infrastructure to Kubernetes-managed infrastructure. We explore the real hurdles blocking this transition and unpack the strategic positioning that matters when you’re moving to container-orchestrated infrastructure. This isn’t about dumping everything into Kubernetes and calling it done, we examine what it really takes to use Kubernetes as your infrastructure abstraction layer while navigating the operational realities that make or break these migrations.

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OpenShift Install

Today we dive deep into the mystery of Kubernetes installation, specifically OpenShift installation. We help explain why Kubernetes installs look so weird compared to traditional operations, install processes, and where are the playbooks? Where are the scripts? Are the runbooks describing all the steps you need to take? All of it seems to be missing, and in this podcast, we explain why.

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AI Export Controls Work?

We discuss whether or not AI export controls work, but we take a really interesting twist because what we talk about is manufacturing. What we talk about is innovation, and it’s not whether or not you can control AI chips, but what does it actually take to build innovative product? That’s where we really have challenges on export and controls. There’s military manufacturing and goods, and that’s part of what this AI embargo is about. We really talk about how challenging it is to actually build truly innovative manufacturing and what the barriers are.

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Container Driven Architecture

In this episode, we continue our dive into the changing architecture of IT infrastructure and look at how containers and container platforms are changing. We also look at the fundamental nature of what people want to buy, accelerated by VMware Broadcom, making virtualization platforms much less attractive, and the shifting landscape here. This is work that is based on a presentation that I’ve been giving around the shift towards open shift virtualization and Kubernetes in general.

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