Karpenter 1.0.0: A New Era in Kubernetes Node Lifecycle Management
In November 2021, AWS introduced Karpenter, an ambitious open-source project designed to transform the way Kubernetes clusters are scaled and managed. Initially, Karpenter was conceived as a high-performance, flexible alternative to the Kubernetes Cluster Autoscaler. Over the past three years, it has evolved dramatically into a comprehensive, Kubernetes-native node lifecycle manager. This evolution has not…
Sirisha BadurshaFrom Code to Container: Secure Your SDLC with Snyk – Join the Workshop!
Date : August 28Time : 3pm – 4pm (AEST) – 11am (IST) Join us for an in-depth workshop designed to enhance your application security skills by integrating Snyk with SCM systems like GitHub. This session will demonstrate how Snyk performs various security scans throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and offers actionable fix and…
Inside the Developer’s Day: Insights into Productivity Challenges
Why Do Developers Lose 1 Day a Week to Inefficiencies? A recent study by Atlassian and DX highlights a significant issue in the tech industry: 69% of developers lose at least one day a week to inefficiencies that could be addressed. This problem largely stems from a disconnect between developers and their managers. Managers often…
Overcoming Common Container Security Challenges: Simplify and Secure
Introduction to Container Security Container security encompasses practices, tools, and measures to protect the entire lifecycle of containerized applications. Containers offer portability and consistency across environments, crucial for modern software development. However, their unique structure presents distinct security challenges that need to be addressed. Why Container Security is Crucial Security breaches can occur at any…
Strengthening Your CI/CD Pipeline: Tackling Security Challenges Head-On
CI/CD Security: A Refresher Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) have become the backbone of modern software development, enabling rapid, reliable, and consistent delivery of software products. However, with the increasing reliance on CI/CD pipelines, securing them has become non-negotiable. A compromised pipeline can lead to the deployment of vulnerable applications, causing significant damage to…
Enhanced Performance, Enhanced Efficiency: ScyllaDB’s Tablets Unleashed
Date : June 27Time : 10am PT | 1pm ET | 5pm GMT Discover the Latest Architectural Innovations in ScyllaDB ScyllaDB has recently introduced a groundbreaking architectural update centered around its new “tablets” framework. This significant advancement represents the culmination of a multiyear effort to integrate and expand upon the Raft consensus protocol. Designed to…
KBOM: The Key to Enhanced Kubernetes Security and Efficiency
Understanding the Industry Standard for Container Orchestration Insights The Kubernetes Bill of Materials (KBOM) standard is designed to offer comprehensive insights into container orchestration tools widely used across various industries. This new standard aligns with other established Bill of Materials (BOM) standards, ensuring consistency and reliability. What is KBOM? KBOM is a project aimed at…
BIOCAD’s Secret Sauce: Automating Docker Image Processes for Security and Efficiency
Introduction In software development, delivering quality software quickly, safely, and reliably is crucial. Docker images simplify deployment but also introduce challenges. This article, based on our work at the biotech company BIOCAD, explores automating the building, signing, and verifying of Docker images to maximize their benefits. Building Docker Images with Kaniko Building Docker images manually…
PAS: The Future of Kubernetes Scheduling is Here
Platform Aware Scheduling (PAS) is revolutionizing how workloads are assigned in Kubernetes environments. By exposing platform-specific attributes to the Kubernetes scheduler, PAS enhances the scheduler’s decision-making capabilities using a modular, policy-driven approach. This innovative project comprises a core library and information for building custom scheduler extensions, as well as specific implementations that can be directly…
Effortless Kubernetes Management with the GitOps Bridge Project
The GitOps Bridge is a community-driven initiative aimed at demonstrating the best practices and patterns for seamlessly integrating the creation of Kubernetes clusters with ongoing management through GitOps. By focusing on leading tools like ArgoCD and FluxCD, both of which are CNCF-graduated projects, this project serves as a valuable resource for Kubernetes administrators and DevOps…