Fortress Kubernetes: Building a Secure Foundation for Your Supply Chain
Have you ever worried about a security breach stemming from your Kubernetes environment? In this episode of KubeFM, Yakir and Assaf from Aqua Security unpack the critical issue of exposed Kubernetes secrets and how a robust strategy can defuse this ticking time bomb. Why are Exposed Secrets a Threat? Kubernetes secrets store sensitive information like…
Konika Sitoula
Kubernetes: Steering the Course for New Horizons in the Second Decade – A Google Podcast
Kubernetes, the container orchestration platform, has become a cornerstone of modern cloud infrastructure. As it enters its second decade, Google’s podcast explores the project’s leadership and the future with key figures: Nikita Raghunath, Nabarun Pal, and Paco Xu. Insights and Advice for the Kubernetes Community This podcast delves into their journeys within Kubernetes leadership, exploring…
Platform Aware Scheduling: Making Smarter Kubernetes Decisions
Platform Aware Scheduling (PAS) is a powerful tool for optimizing workload placement in Kubernetes clusters. It empowers the Kubernetes scheduler to make intelligent decisions by incorporating platform-specific attributes. What is Platform Aware Scheduling? PAS is a collection of projects designed to expose platform data to the Kubernetes scheduler. This data can then be used to…
Streamline Operations: Powerful Kubernetes Logging Strategies for Improved Visibility
Introduction In the realm of microservices and containerized applications, efficient management and monitoring of application health and performance are paramount. Kubernetes, an open-source system for automating deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications, has emerged as the go-to solution for businesses seeking agility and resilience. However, managing logs in Kubernetes remains a significant hurdle due…
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…
Sirisha Badursha
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…