The Path Ahead: Leveraging KEDA for Performance Transformation
Introduction: Embracing Innovation in IT In today’s ever-evolving IT landscape, staying ahead of the curve is essential for driving operational excellence and delivering exceptional user experiences. As technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, businesses are increasingly seeking innovative solutions to optimize their data processing infrastructure. In this pursuit, the integration of Kubernetes Event-Driven…
Don’t Let Your Users Disconnect! Achieve True Zero-Downtime with Kubernetes
This article dives into achieving true zero-downtime deployments in Kubernetes, specifically focusing on avoiding disruptions during rolling updates that can lead to broken client connections. The Challenge: Rolling Updates and Downtime While Kubernetes offers rolling updates for seamless application upgrades, these updates can introduce brief downtime windows. This downtime, measured in microseconds to seconds, might…
Celebrating 10 Years of Kubernetes: Google Podcast with Tim Hockin & Kelsey Hightower
The very first commit for Kubernetes on GitHub happened on June 6th, 2014. Kubernetes didn’t happen overnight. It started at Google to tackle the challenges of managing containerized applications at scale. In essence, Kubernetes was designed to simplify the management of containerized applications by providing an automated orchestration platform. Don’t miss this milestone episode of…
98% Faster Data Imports: Optimizing Deployment Previews with Velero
Imagine waiting 20 minutes just to preview your code changes. This was the reality for engineers before optimizing the deployment preview process. This blog post dives into how a staggering 98% reduction in data import times was achieved, making ephemeral environments truly ephemeral. The Pain Point: Slow Data Imports In December 2023, user interviews (think:…
MKAT: Secure Your Managed Kubernetes Environment with Automated Auditing
In today’s cloud-native world, securing your Kubernetes environment is paramount. Managed Kubernetes services like Amazon EKS offer convenience, but maintaining robust security requires vigilance. Enter MKAT, the Managed Kubernetes Auditing Toolkit, your one-stop shop for identifying common security vulnerabilities within your EKS cluster. Here’s what MKAT can do for you: Beyond the Features: How Does…
Kubernetes Gateway API 1.1 Released: Standard Features & New Experiments
The Kubernetes Gateway API team is excited to announce the release of version 1.1! This update brings several key features to the forefront, along with some intriguing experimental additions. Standard Channel Promotions: Dive Deeper: Advanced Routing with HTTPRoute: Improved Conformance Reporting: Experimental Features: Easy Upgrade Path: The Gateway API offers independent versioning, allowing you to…
Free Webinar: Master Kubernetes Cost Optimization on AWS
Cloud-native environments offer incredible flexibility and scalability, but managing costs can be a constant battle. This free webinar, brought to you by AWS, Kubecost, and Nirmata, will equip you with the knowledge and tools to prevent cost overruns before they happen. The Power of Proactive Cost Control This webinar dives deep into a powerful combination:…
Effortless Kubernetes Management: Akamai Now Supports Cluster API
Exciting news for developers and IT professionals who leverage Kubernetes! Akamai recently announced support for the Kubernetes Cluster API (CAPL), streamlining cluster creation, configuration, and management. What is Cluster API (CAPI)? CAPI, or “kappy” for short, is an open-source project that introduces a declarative approach to managing Kubernetes clusters. Similar to Infrastructure as Code (IaC)…
Containerized Offline Workflows: Leveraging Kubernetes for Distributed Argo Workflows
This blog post explores how Kubernetes clusters equipped with Argo Workflows can be leveraged for orchestrating offline tasks and batch computing jobs in a cloud-native way. Traditional Batch Computing vs. Kubernetes Clusters While mainstream batch computing systems offer solutions for managing and executing batch jobs, they often require users to: Kubernetes Clusters for Distributed Argo…
KubeFM: Building a Home Lab on Kubernetes with Talos (ft. Mircea-Pavel Anton)
Have you ever dreamt of taking your home lab to the next level with the power and flexibility of Kubernetes? Today, we’re thrilled to unlock some valuable insights for you! This blog post delves into the recent KubeFM episode featuring Mircea-Pavel Anton. Mircea embarked on a fascinating journey, migrating his home lab to the exciting…