Reading Time: 5 minutesOver the past several years, I’ve immersed myself in Kubernetes, navigating its complexities and integrating it into various projects. This extensive experience highlighted certain challenges, particularly for those of us with a strong PowerShell background. Recognizing these pain points led me to develop KubeDeck, a suite of PowerShell tools aimed […] The post Why I Built KubeDeck: Enhancing Kubernetes Management with PowerShell appeared first on Pixel Robots ..read more

Reading Time: 3 minutesHelm is a powerful tool for managing Kubernetes resources, simplifying the deployment and configuration of complex applications. When deploying or updating a Helm chart, commands like helm install and helm upgrade --install allow you to install or upgrade releases effortlessly. The --set command adds a layer of flexibility, enabling you […] The post Mastering Helm: Using –set for Quick and Powerful Chart Customization appeared first on Pixel Robots ..read more

Reading Time: 3 minutesWhen managing workloads in Kubernetes, keeping your applications running smoothly during planned disruptions can be challenging. That’s where Pod Disruption Budgets (PDBs) come in. They define policies for managing pod evictions gracefully, ensuring your services stay available without unnecessary downtime. This post explains what PDBs are, why they matter, best […] The post Pod Disruption Budgets: Why They Matter in Kubernetes appeared first on Pixel Robots ..read more

Reading Time: 2 minutesAzure Kubernetes Service (AKS) has rolled out a new feature in preview: the AKS Security Dashboard. This dashboard centralizes security insights, making it easier for cluster administrators and resource owners to identify and address vulnerabilities and misconfigurations directly from the AKS portal. Security is one of the top concerns for […] The post Introducing the AKS Security Dashboard: Now in Preview appeared first on Pixel Robots ..read more

Reading Time: 2 minutes Over time, I’ve been asked by customers and people online about the different pricing tiers in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). It’s a great question because understanding the right tier for your needs can save money and ensure your applications run smoothly. In this post, we’ll dive into the Free, Standard, […] The post Exploring AKS Pricing Tiers: Free, Standard, and Premium appeared first on Pixel Robots ..read more

Reading Time: 4 minutes Alright, I’ll admit it, I’m a bit biased towards Azure AKS. It’s hard not to be, given the depth of automation and integration it offers. But that doesn’t mean I can’t appreciate a solid effort from AWS, and EKS Auto Mode is definitely a step in the right direction. It’s […] The post Amazon EKS Auto Mode vs Azure AKS Automatic: The Better Managed Kubernetes Solution? appeared first on Pixel Robots ..read more

Reading Time: 3 minutes Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) has just released a new preview feature called Optimize for undrainable node behavior, designed to make the upgrade process smoother. This feature lets you control how upgrades handle nodes that can’t be drained, reducing disruptions and keeping your cluster running more predictably during upgrades. If you’ve […] The post AKS Preview Feature: Optimizing Upgrades with Undrainable Node Behavior appeared first on Pixel Robots ..read more

Reading Time: 4 minutes As someone who works with numerous customers and frequently builds landing zones using Infrastructure as Code (IaC), I often find myself spinning up and tearing down Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters in quick succession. These clusters often only stay up for a few minutes, but each time, my KubeConfig file […] The post Understanding the KubeConfig File: Insights from Building KubeTidy appeared first on Pixel Robots ..read more

Reading Time: 4 minutes As cloud computing continues to evolve, terms like serverless and just-in-time (JIT) compute are becoming part of the daily conversation for developers and DevOps teams. Both approaches aim to make resource allocation more efficient and cost-effective, but are they the same? In this post, we’ll dive into what each concept […] The post Serverless vs. Just-in-Time Compute: Are They the Same? appeared first on Pixel Robots ..read more

Reading Time: 5 minutes In today’s cloud-native world, securing your Kubernetes clusters is more critical than ever. Traditional IP-based security measures often fall short in dynamic environments where IP addresses change frequently. This is where Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) filtering comes into play, offering a more efficient and scalable way to manage network […] The post FQDN Filtering in AKS: Enhancing Security with Advanced Container Networking Services (ACNS) appeared first on Pixel Robots ..read more