Imagine you order food from a restaurant, but instead of picking the nearest branch, your order is routed to a kitchen across the city. Your food takes longer to arrive, and you’re left wondering why things aren’t more efficient. This is exactly what happens in Kubernetes when traffic is randomly sent across different nodes, even when closer, more efficient options are available. This is where Topology Aware Routing comes into play. It ensures that traffic is directed efficiently within a Kubernetes cluster by prioritizing resources that are physically closer. In this blog, we’ll break down th ..read more

Imagine you’re the manager of a big office building. You’ve got multiple departments (like Finance, HR, and IT), and each department has its own team leaders and sub-teams. You wouldn’t just let everyone roam around wherever they please, right? You’d set up some boundaries and give permissions according to roles. That’s exactly what Kubernetes does with namespaces — but what happens when you need namespaces inside namespaces? Enter Hierarchical Namespaces. Hierarchical Namespaces will allow you to create a tree-like structure of namespaces, making management much easier when dealing with compl ..read more

KCP (Kubernetes-like Control Plane) emerges as a novel approach to managing Kubernetes APIs without the necessity of a traditional Kubernetes cluster. This blog helps you understand what KCP is, how it differentiates from standard Kubernetes, and explores its alternatives, all while providing real-life analogies for better comprehension. Introduction to KCPWhat is KCP? KCP is an open-source project that offers a Kubernetes-like control plane, focusing on application management across multiple clusters and environments. Unlike traditional Kubernetes clusters that manage both control a ..read more

As we already know, Kubernetes is a powerful tool for managing containers, but sometimes it can feel like using a massive truck to carry a small load. It’s great for big, complex applications, but if you’re working on smaller projects or running apps on low-powered devices, it’s just too much. That’s where K3s comes in — a slimmed-down, easy-to-use version of Kubernetes that still gets the job done without the unnecessary bulk. In this blog, we’ll start with the basics of K3s — what it is, why it’s useful, and how it differs from standard Kubernetes. Let’s keep it simple and practical, so you ..read more

Imagine you’re the manager of a big office building. You’ve got multiple departments (like Finance, HR, and IT), and each department has its own team leaders and sub-teams. You wouldn’t just let everyone roam around wherever they please, right? You’d set up some boundaries and give permissions according to roles. That’s exactly what Kubernetes does with namespaces — but what happens when you need namespaces inside namespaces? Enter Hierarchical Namespaces. Hierarchical Namespaces will allow you to create a tree-like structure of namespaces, making management much easier when dealing with compl ..read more

KCP (Kubernetes-like Control Plane) emerges as a novel approach to managing Kubernetes APIs without the necessity of a traditional Kubernetes cluster. This blog helps you understand what KCP is, how it differentiates from standard Kubernetes, and explores its alternatives, all while providing real-life analogies for better comprehension. Introduction to KCPWhat is KCP? KCP is an open-source project that offers a Kubernetes-like control plane, focusing on application management across multiple clusters and environments. Unlike traditional Kubernetes clusters that manage both control a ..read more

So, you’ve wrapped your head around container runtimes and how they’re the unsung heroes of Kubernetes. Great! But wait — how exactly does Kubernetes talk to these runtimes? Enter the Container Runtime Interface (CRI), the Kubernetes equivalent of a universal remote control. In this blog, we’ll break down the CRI from basics to intermediate What is a Container Runtime? What Is the Container Runtime Interface (CRI)? The CRI is an API that Kubernetes uses to communicate with container runtimes. It’s like the translator between Kubernetes (speaking in orchestration) and container runtimes (speaki ..read more

Kubernetes has become the go-to platform for container orchestration, and while most of us are comfortable deploying and managing applications on it, understanding the underlying magic can sometimes feel like deciphering hieroglyphs. One such concept is the container runtime. What the heck is it, and why should you care? Let’s break it down from the basics What is a Container runtime?What is a Container Runtime? In simple terms, a container runtime is a piece of software responsible for running containers. It does the heavy lifting of pulling container images, starting and stopping contai ..read more

As we already know, Kubernetes is a powerful tool for managing containers, but sometimes it can feel like using a massive truck to carry a small load. It’s great for big, complex applications, but if you’re working on smaller projects or running apps on low-powered devices, it’s just too much. That’s where K3s comes in — a slimmed-down, easy-to-use version of Kubernetes that still gets the job done without the unnecessary bulk. In this blog, we’ll start with the basics of K3s — what it is, why it’s useful, and how it differs from standard Kubernetes. Let’s keep it simple and practical, so you ..read more

While Kubernetes comes with a default scheduler that handles most workloads effortlessly, there are cases where you might need to take matters into your own hands. That’s where custom schedulers come into play. In this blog, we’ll journey from the basics of Kubernetes scheduling to creating and deploying your own custom scheduler. By the end, you’ll be comfortable crafting schedulers to fit unique needs and gain an understanding of why they matter in real-world scenarios. Image by AuthorWhat Is a Scheduler in Kubernetes? Imagine you’re at a food court with multiple stalls, and you ne ..read more