How to run Kubernetes securely and efficiently
Managed Kubernetes services like Google’s GKE, Amazon’s EKS, and Azure’s AKS have made it much easier to spin up a Kubernetes Cluster. However, many DevOps teams lack visibility into the security and efficiency of workloads moving…
SearchITOperations: “Kubernetes security defaults prompt upstream dilemma”
Kubernetes is now in mainstream enterprise use but still must support other audiences, from cloud service providers to high-performance computing, or HPC, shops. Tension among these varied interests surfaced this week in discussions about whether the…
Computing: "Monzo: we learned a lot from self-hosting Kubernetes, but we wouldn't do it again"
UK challenger bank Monzo was an early adopter of Kubernetes, using microservices, Docker containers and version 1.2 of the container orchestration platform to scale its operations rapidly. After five years it has built a customer base…
SearchITOperations: "GitOps gains momentum among Kubernetes deployment tools"
Argo CD is a GitOps tool created at Intuit that moved to incubation within the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) in April. It generated buzz during the KubeCon/CloudNativeCon EU virtual event this week after Red Hat…
Free EBook – Kubernetes Deployment and Security Patterns
Containers are now the de-facto go-to for application development and deployment. But as the enterprise adopts this technology, there are also questions – how are other companies deploying and using Kubernetes? What patterns are they using…
Free EBook – CI/CD with Kubernetes
The promise of continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) is a compelling reason to use Kubernetes. But how can you actually put it into practice? In this free 118-page ebook, we explain: Kubernetes and the evolution of application…
ITOps Times: "What’s coming in Kubernetes 1.19"
The latest release of the open-source container-orchestration system Kubernetes is expected next month. Kubernetes 1.19 is expected to have 34 new enhancements with 10 brand new features, eight newly stable features, two management changes and 14…
The New Stack "KubeCon EU: Surge of Kubernetes Edge deployments leads to cluster sprawl"
A surge of Kubernetes deployments in retail location, assembly lines and other “edge computing” environments is leading to cluster sprawl, which can be a security hazard, as Keith Basil, Rancher vice president of edge solutions, will…
Becoming a Kubernetes Training Partner (KTP)
CNCF recognizes a select group of Kubernetes Training Partners (KTP). This is a tier of vetted training providers who have deep experience in cloud native technology training. The requirements for becoming a KTP are as follows:…