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Top 5 Kubernetes Backup and Storage Solutions: Velero and More
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Imagine you’re building a multi-node Kubernetes cluster. You’ve set up an application running as microservices and an Elasticsearch database up and running in the cluster. The application is using an Amazon RDS managed database service that runs outside the cluster. This application has data services inside and outside the application. Data from the elastic-search…
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k0smotron: Revolutionizing Kubernetes Cluster Management
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Table of Contents Introduction Installation Real Use-Case Example Implementation with Code Snippets Conclusion Introduction Kubernetes has become the de facto standard for container orchestration, and efficient cluster management is crucial. This blog introduces k0smotron, an open-source control plane manager designed for k0s, offering unified Kubernetes cluster management with enhanced features. Installation Let’s dive into…
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Top 5 Storage Provider Tools for Kubernetes
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As Kubernetes keeps progressing, the need for storage management becomes crucial. The chosen storage provider tools do not follow Kubernetes recommended methods. Also bring innovative capabilities to enable organizations to optimize storage resources and ensure a seamless and resilient application deployment experience. Kubernetes is an open-source platform for automating deployment, scaling, and management of…
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Docker Compose File to Kubernetes Resources using Kompose
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Docker Compose is a tool for defining and running multi-container Docker applications. It is a popular choice for developing and deploying applications locally. However, it can be difficult to translate a Docker Compose file to Kubernetes manifests. This is where Kompose comes in. Kompose is a tool that can automatically convert Docker Compose files…
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Unlocking Kubernetes Backup Power with K8up
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Introduction As Kubernetes solidifies its position as the orchestrator of choice for containerized applications, the need for robust backup solutions becomes paramount. Enter K8up – a Kubernetes Operator designed to handle PVC and application backups effortlessly. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into K8up’s architecture, guide you through the installation process, and demonstrate its…
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Architecting Kubernetes clusters- how many should you have
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There are different ways to design Kubernetes clusters depending on the needs and objectives of users. Some common cluster architectures include: Single cluster architecture: This is the prevalent approach, where all applications are deployed on a single cluster. It is easy to set up and manage. There may be limitations, in terms of scalability,…
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Top 5 Alert and Monitoring Tools for Kubernetes
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Kubernetes has emerged as the go-to choice for running applications in containers. It brings advantages compared to traditional deployment methods, like scalability, flexibility and resilience. However, managing and monitoring Kubernetes can be quite difficult. How can you ensure that your applications are running smoothly and reliably? How do you troubleshoot issues before they impact…
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Unlocking Scalability and Resilience: Dapr on Kubernetes
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Introduction Modernizing applications demands a new approach to distributed systems, and Dapr (Distributed Application Runtime) emerges as a robust solution. Dapr simplifies the development of microservices-based applications, offering a set of building blocks for common challenges. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the integration of Dapr with Kubernetes, exploring installation, initialization, API usage,…
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Top 5 Machine learning Tools For Kubernetes
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Kubernetes is a platform that enables you to automate the process of deploying, scaling, and managing applications that are contained within containers. It operates on the idea of clusters, which consist of nodes (either virtual machines or physical machines) for running your applications and services. Additionally, Kubernetes offers functionalities like service discovery, load balancing,…
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k0smotron: Revolutionizing Kubernetes Cluster Management
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Table of Contents Introduction Installation Real Use-Case Example Implementation with Code Snippets Conclusion Introduction Kubernetes has become the de facto standard for container orchestration, and efficient cluster management is crucial. This blog introduces k0smotron, an open-source control plane manager designed for k0s, offering unified Kubernetes cluster management with enhanced features. Installation Let’s dive into…
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5 Cluster Management Tools for Kubernetes that You Should be Aware of
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Kubernetes, also known as K8s, is a platform that allows you to efficiently manage your containerized applications across a group of machines. It simplifies the process of deploying, scaling, and updating your applications while ensuring reliability. Additionally, Kubernetes offers a range of features, including service discovery, load balancing, storage orchestration, and automatic self-recovery. A…
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Top 5 Kubecon & CloudNativeCon North America 2023 Recap & Highlights
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KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2023 was held in Chicago, Illinois, from November 6–9, 2023. It is the flagship conference of the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) and brings together adopters and technologists from leading open source and cloud native communities. Here are the top 5 Highlights and announcements from KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North…
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Streamlining Kubernetes Networking with K8s-Insider
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Kubernetes, the ubiquitous container orchestration platform, has transformed the way we deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications. However, Kubernetes networking can sometimes be a daunting task, especially for developers and operators new to the ecosystem. This is where K8s-Insider comes to the rescue. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into what K8s-Insider is,…
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Stern: Simplifying Kubernetes Log Tailing
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Kubernetes, the popular container orchestration platform, is known for its robustness and scalability. However, managing applications in Kubernetes can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to debugging and monitoring. One common issue developers and operators face is dealing with logs from pods running in Kubernetes clusters. It can be challenging to keep…
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Mastering Kubernetes: 10 Essential Tips for Running an Efficient Cluster
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Mastering Kubernetes: Essential Tips for Efficient Clusters
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Monitoring Node Health with node-problem-detector in Kubernetes
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Kubernetes is a powerful container orchestration platform that allows users to deploy and manage containerized applications efficiently. However, the health of the nodes in a Kubernetes cluster is crucial for the overall stability and reliability of the applications running on it. Node problems, such as hardware failures, kernel issues, or container runtime problems, can…
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Automating Configuration Updates in Kubernetes with Reloader
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Managing and updating application configurations in a Kubernetes environment can be a complex and time-consuming task. Changes to ConfigMaps and Secrets often require manual intervention, which can lead to errors and downtime. However, with the help of a powerful tool called Reloader, this process can be automated. Reloader is an open-source Kubernetes controller that…
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Supercharge Your Kubernetes Cluster with Karpenter
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Kubernetes has become the de facto standard for managing containerized applications at scale. However, one common challenge is efficiently scaling the cluster to meet the demands of your workloads. This is where Karpenter comes in. Karpenter is a powerful tool that automates the provisioning of nodes in response to unschedulable pods. In…
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Kubestalk: Uncovering Hidden Security Risks in Your Kubernetes Clusters
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Kubernetes is a popular container orchestration platform used to deploy, scale and manage containerized applications. Kubestalk is a tool that integrates with Kubernetes to help you manage Kubernetes resources using GitOps principles. In this blog, we will provide an introduction to Kubestalk, discuss how to install it, and explore real-world use-cases with code…
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How to build scalable, modular, and event-driven applications using Sveltos and Kubernetes
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In modern application development, microservices architecture is becoming increasingly popular due to its scalability, reliability, and agility. However, managing microservices can be complex, and it requires a platform that can handle containerized applications, like Kubernetes. Sveltos is a microservices framework that simplifies the development of microservices and can be easily deployed on Kubernetes.…
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Kubeshark – API Traffic Analyzer for Kubernetes
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Kubernetes is a popular container orchestration platform that enables developers to manage their containerized applications. However, with its distributed nature and complexity, debugging and troubleshooting issues can be a challenge. To overcome this challenge, Kubeshark provides real-time protocol-level visibility to Kubernetes traffic, coupled with a rich query language, a service map, and a dashboard.…
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KoPylot: An AI-Powered Kubernetes Assistant for DevOps & Developers
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KoPylot is a cloud-native application performance monitoring (APM) solution that runs on Kubernetes. It is designed to help developers and operations teams diagnose and troubleshoot issues in complex distributed systems. It provides real-time insights into application performance, including metrics, traces, and logs, to help teams identify and resolve issues quickly. Introduction Kubernetes is a popular…
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15 Kubernetes Best Practices Every Developer Should Know
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Kubernetes has become the de facto standard for container orchestration, providing a powerful platform for deploying, managing, and scaling containerised applications. As a developer, understanding Kubernetes best practices is crucial to ensure smooth deployments, efficient operations, and enhanced security. In this blog post, we will explore 15 Kubernetes best practices that every developer should…
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Using Traefik v2 as a Reverse Proxy for Kubernetes: A Step-by-Step Guide for Developers and Kubernetes Enthusiasts
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Traefik v2 is a popular and modern reverse proxy and load balancer that is designed for microservices architecture. Traefik can be used as an ingress controller in Kubernetes to route traffic to different services in a cluster. In this blog, we will discuss how to use Traefik v2 as a reverse proxy for Kubernetes.…
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Numaflow – A Way to Handle Stream Processing Tasks
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Stream processing is a popular technique used to process large amounts of data in real-time. However, setting up and managing a stream processing system can be quite challenging. Kubernetes is an excellent platform for deploying and managing containerized applications, including stream processing systems. However, even with Kubernetes, setting up and managing a stream processing…
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K8sGPT: Simplifying Kubernetes Diagnostics with Natural Language Processing
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Kubernetes is a powerful tool that has revolutionized the way we build and deploy applications. However, managing Kubernetes clusters can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to diagnosing and triaging issues. With so many moving parts and complex interdependencies, it can be challenging to pinpoint the root cause of a problem. This…
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Securely Scaling Microservices on Kubernetes with Otterize
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In today’s world, microservices have become the go-to solution for most applications. They offer greater flexibility, scalability, and ease of management. However, managing microservices at scale can become complicated, and that’s where Kubernetes and Istio come in. Kubernetes is an open-source container orchestration system that automates the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications,…
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BotKube: The Ultimate Tool for Kubernetes Alerts and Notifications
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BotKube is a tool that allows for the integration of alerts and notifications from Kubernetes into messaging platforms such as Slack, Microsoft Teams, Discord and Telegram. BotKube works by monitoring events and logs from Kubernetes resources and forwarding them to the messaging platform of your choice. With BotKube, you can set up alerts…
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Why K9s Should Be Your Go-To Tool for Kubernetes Management
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Managing a Kubernetes cluster can be a daunting task for many reasons. Kubernetes is a complex system that requires knowledge of multiple components, including pods, services, deployments, replicasets, and more. Moreover, managing a Kubernetes cluster using CLI requires an in-depth understanding of Kubernetes resource specifications, such as YAML files, and the intricacies of Kubernetes…
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Streamline Your Kubernetes Manifest Management with Monokle
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Kubernetes is a powerful tool for managing containerized applications at scale. With Kubernetes, you can deploy and manage your applications in a scalable and fault-tolerant way. However, managing Kubernetes manifests can be a challenging task, especially as your application grows and becomes more complex. In this blog post, we will explore Monokle, a powerful tool…
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Kubernetes Cost Monitoring and Insights using Kubecost
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A cost monitoring and optimization solution for teams running Kubernetes is really essential as it provides real-time visibility into cloud resource utilization and cost, and helps teams to control their cloud costs, optimize resource allocation, and improve overall efficiency. These solutions typically integrate with Kubernetes and cloud service providers such as AWS, Azure, and…
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KUI: A Better Way to Manage Kubernetes Resources
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By combining the power of Kubernetes with a modern, intuitive CLI, Kui helps teams work more efficiently and effectively, reducing errors and accelerating development cycles
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Building a Multi-Tenant Machine Learning Platform on Kubernetes
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Machine learning platforms are the backbone of the modern data-driven enterprises. They help organizations to streamline their data science workflows and manage their machine learning models in a centralized manner. In this blog post, we will discuss how to build a multi-tenant machine learning platform on Kubernetes, a popular container orchestration platform. Why Build…
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Debug Your Kubernetes Applications Made Easy with Kubectl-debug Tool
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Kubernetes is a popular container orchestration system that allows you to manage, deploy, and scale containerized applications. While Kubernetes provides many benefits, it can be challenging to debug applications running in a Kubernetes cluster. This is where kubectl-debug comes in. Kubectl-debug is a powerful tool for debugging applications running in a Kubernetes cluster. In…
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Popeye – Scanning Your Live Kubernetes Cluster and Reporting Issues
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Popeye is a utility that scans live Kubernetes clusters and reports potential issues with deployed resources and configurations. It sanitizes your cluster based on what’s deployed and not what’s sitting on disk. By scanning your cluster, it detects misconfigurations and helps you to ensure that best practices are in place, thus preventing future headaches.…
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YAML Tips for Kubernetes
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Due to its popularity in the DevOps and container orchestration communities, many organisations and developers who use tools like Kubernetes, Ansible, and Docker are likely to be using YAML on a regular basis. YAML (Yet Another Markup Language) is a human-readable data serialization format that is often used for configuration files and data exchange between different systems.…