Faced crashes in my Kubernetes project. Secured using RBAC, API server TLS, Kubelet protection, network policies, secrets management, Falco, and audits ..read more

Kubernetes 1.30 is more than just updates and enhancements – it's a journey toward a more robust, secure, and flexible Kubernetes ecosystem ..read more

You might have seen this meme, which humorously shows how overwhelming Kubelet logs can be when something goes wrong. While it’s funny to see how long these logs are, they can really be very complicated. However, this mountain of information is very useful and can help you fix issues in your Kubernetes cluster if you understand it well. This guide will be a starting point for you to understand these long logs, giving you tips and tricks to navigate them easily. Meme: How overwhelming Kubelet logs can be when something goes wrongWhat is Kubelet... Before diving into Kubelet logs, let's underst ..read more

The DevOps landscape is constantly evolving, with new tools and technologies emerging at a rapid pace. If you visit the DevOps roadmap on roadmap.sh, a popular site that provides developer roadmaps, you'll come across a diagram outlining the tools and technologies used in DevOps. The sheer number of tools listed can be intimidating, leaving you wondering, "Do I really need to learn all of these to become a DevOps engineer?" The answer is no. While the DevOps landscape is indeed vast, there are certain essential tools that form the foundation of any DevOps practitioner's toolkit. In this blog ..read more

In the dynamic and often complex environment of Kubernetes, observing and understanding the state of your cluster is essential. If you can't examine the condition of your running applications, effectively managing them becomes a challenge, if not impossible. This is where the concept of observability comes into play, and Kubernetes Events play a pivotal role in this context. In this blog post, you'll learn what Kubernetes Events are and how to collect them. Let’s get started! What are Kubernetes Events? Kubernetes Events are resources that provide insights and visibility into the operational ..read more

North America has the most Kubernetes job offers, while remote jobs have plummeted to less than 1%. Here's why: If you are looking for a Kubernetes job, it is good to know where the majority of these jobs are coming from, how many of these provide remote working opportunities, what the landscape was in previous quarters, etc. Recently, Kube Careers released their State of the Kubernetes job market report for Q4 2023. The report comes from manually reviewing and analyzing all the jobs listed in their database in Q4 of 2023. We'll be using their report to analyze popular geographies f ..read more

We've all been there - you're testing out a new Kubernetes deployment only to be greeted with frustrating errors like "imagepullbackoff" or "errImagePull". I have faced these two errors many times; I know the frustration of just wanting your pods to run seamlessly.  In this article, I'll walk through some common causes for image pull failures, how to troubleshoot and fix these errors, and how to avoid them in the future. What Causes ImagePullBackOff & ErrImagePull Errors? The ImagePullBackOff and ErrImagePull errors are two of the most common pod failures in Kubernetes. They both mea ..read more

In the DevOps world, container orchestration is often synonymous with Kubernetes, a platform for deploying and managing container-based workloads in production. Since its debut in 2014, Kubernetes has seen a meteoric rise in its adoption and popularity. Despite being a relatively new technology, it is now used by a vast number of organizations, from small start-ups to large enterprises, so much so that it has become a standard in the industry.  Kubernetes for the Absolute Beginners – Hands-on Tutorial | KodeKloud Learn Kubernetes with simple, easy lectures and hands-on labs KodeKloud l ..read more

As a developer, you've probably heard of application containerization. Containers provide a lightweight and isolated runtime that ensures applications inside them run consistently across different environments. But as the number and complexity of containerized applications grow, so do the challenges of managing them. How do you ensure that your containers are running smoothly with high availability and can handle increased traffic without a negative impact on performance?  This is where container orchestration comes in. Container orchestration is the process of automating the deployment ..read more

If you are a DevOps engineer working with Kubernetes, you might have encountered the 'back-off restarting failed container' error. This error indicates that your pod is stuck in a crash loop and cannot start properly. It can be frustrating and time-consuming to troubleshoot and fix this error, especially if you don't know the root cause. In this article, we will explain what this error means, the common causes, and how to fix them. We will also share some tips and best practices to prevent this error.  What is 'back-off restarting failed container' Error? The 'back-off restarting failed ..read more