https://varmazyar.de/tags/kubernetes/ Recent content in Kubernetes on Cloud Engineering Chronicles with Mohammad Hugo en Thu, 29 Aug 2024 17:19:44 +0200 https://varmazyar.de/posts/exploring-the-power-of-postgresql-on-aks-challenges-best-practices-and-real-world-examples/ Thu, 29 Aug 2024 17:19:44 +0200 https://varmazyar.de/posts/exploring-the-power-of-postgresql-on-aks-challenges-best-practices-and-real-world-examples/ In the evolving landscape of cloud computing and database management, the combination of PostgreSQL and AKS offers a potent solution for businesses seeking flexibility, scalability, and reliability. In this blog post, we will explore the symbiotic relationship between PostgreSQL, a robust open-source relational database, and AKS, Microsoft Azure’s managed Kubernetes service. We will navigate through the challenges, best practices, and real-world examples of harnessing the power of PostgreSQL on AKS. https://varmazyar.de/posts/leveraging-kubernetes-operators-for-efficient-cicd-pipelines-with-docker/ Thu, 29 Aug 2024 16:52:45 +0200 https://varmazyar.de/posts/leveraging-kubernetes-operators-for-efficient-cicd-pipelines-with-docker/ In recent years, the tech industry has witnessed a significant shift towards containerized application deployment, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, and the adoption of Kubernetes for orchestration. Within this context, Kubernetes Operators have emerged as a powerful tool for simplifying and automating the management of complex applications on Kubernetes clusters. When combined with Docker, these technologies can optimize the development and deployment processes, leading to more efficient workflows and faster time-to-market for software products. https://varmazyar.de/posts/transforming-software-development-with-cicd-kubernetes-and-docker/ Thu, 29 Aug 2024 16:46:14 +0200 https://varmazyar.de/posts/transforming-software-development-with-cicd-kubernetes-and-docker/ In today’s fast-paced software development landscape, staying ahead of the curve means adopting cutting-edge technologies and practices that streamline the deployment process, increase scalability, and enhance overall productivity. Three key components driving this transformation are Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), Kubernetes orchestration, and Docker containers. In this article, we delve into how these technologies work harmoniously to revolutionize software development practices. Understanding CI/CD Link to heading Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD) are software development practices that automate the process of testing and deploying code changes. https://varmazyar.de/posts/empowering-microservices-with-istio-on-kubernetes/ Thu, 29 Aug 2024 16:40:00 +0200 https://varmazyar.de/posts/empowering-microservices-with-istio-on-kubernetes/ In the world of modern cloud-native applications, orchestrating microservices efficiently is crucial for ensuring scalability, reliability, and security. Kubernetes has become the de facto standard for container orchestration, providing a robust platform for deploying and managing microservices. However, as the number of microservices grows, managing and monitoring them can become complex. This is where Istio comes in. Istio is an open-source service mesh that provides a set of powerful tools for managing microservices traffic, enforcing security policies, and collecting telemetry data. https://varmazyar.de/posts/optimizing-airflow-scheduler-gke/ Tue, 27 Aug 2024 11:46:20 +0200 https://varmazyar.de/posts/optimizing-airflow-scheduler-gke/ Introduction Link to heading Running hundreds of daily tasks on Apache Airflow is a routine for data-driven companies like StoreMaven. We use Google’s managed Composer environment to streamline our data pipelines. However, as the number of tasks grows, the default Composer setup on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) reveals its limitations, particularly when it comes to scaling efficiently and cost-effectively. In this post, I’ll share our journey of optimizing the Airflow Scheduler on GKE, which led to significant cost savings while maintaining high performance.