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How do you upgrade a Kubernetes cluster to the latest release without breaking anything?And what if you had to upgrade hundreds of clusters simultaneously?In this episode, Pierre explains the process, tooling and testing strategy in upgrading clusters at scale.You will learn:How the team at Qovery keeps updated with the latest (vanilla) Kubernetes changes and managed services changelogs.How to upgrade Helm charts gradually and safely. Pierre has some tips for Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs).How to test API deprecations with end-to-end testing.How to automate the process of upgrading clusters.You will also learn from Pierre's experience in managing stateful applications in Kubernetes with 4500 nodes on bare metal.More infoFind all the links and info for this episode here: https://ku.bz/cVYyDRLqQInterested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more.

Hannah Maxwell, an expert in observability, joins her daughter Adriana Villela, a specialist in Open Telemetry. They discuss the crucial shift from basic logging to comprehensive observability for troubleshooting. Adriana shares insights on the Open Telemetry Collector and how it streamlines data ingestion. The duo also touches on overcoming resistance to adopting new tech in teams. Plus, Hannah offers fun public speaking tips and amusing baking parallels with coding, bringing a delightful twist to the tech talk!

Gazal Gafoor, with seven years of experience in scaling EKS clusters at Target Australia, shares invaluable insights on transitioning to Bottlerocket OS and Karpenter. He explains how Bottlerocket enhances security and operational efficiency while hinting at a remarkable 40% reduction in compute capacity. Karpenter is introduced as a smart alternative to traditional cluster autoscalers, showcasing its ability to efficiently manage workloads and reduce response times by 30%. Their tech community engagement fosters growth and innovation in this cloud-native journey.

How do you scale your pods on queue length?In this episode, you will learn:How KEDA simplifies autoscaling in Kubernetes thanks to its vast collection of metrics collectors (i.e. scalers).Jorge's journey in tech: how he levelled up from passing wires as an electrician to learning Go and becoming a KEDA maintainer.Two must-try KEDA scalers: the HTTP add-on to scale to zero and the Carbon-aware scaler for reducing your carbon footprint.You will also dive into what it takes to maintain a successful graduated CNCF project.And lastly, what three Cloud Native tools would Jorge take to a desert island?Spoiler alert: KEDA wasn't his first choice.More infoFind all the links and info for this episode here: https://ku.bz/Q9yNhd7L2Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more.

TL;DR: Learn the most exciting changes that made it to Kubernetes 1.28 from Grace — the Kubernetes release lead.Kubernetes 1.28 brought us a few notable changes:Sidecar containers are officially recognised as a container (not just a container pattern).Pods from StatefulSet no longer get stuck into Terminating if a node is lost unexpectedly.Validating Admission Policy graduates to Beta.This podcast addresses the new features and dives into what it takes to release a new Kubernetes version.Grace Nguyen (Kubernetes 1.28 release lead) reveals her tips and tricks to stay on top of a release with 1440 contributors from 911 companies.More infoFind all the links and info for this episode here: https://ku.bz/jDTcdMq5YInterested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more.