Kubernetes

kuberc is Here! Customizing kubectl with Kubernetes 1.33

For years, Kubernetes users have wished for a dedicated way to personalize their kubectl command-line experience, much like .bashrc for shells or .gitconfig for Git. That wish is now taking its first official steps: kuberc has arrived as an alpha feature in Kubernetes 1.33.

Best Practices for Kubernetes Namespace Naming Conventions

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In the dynamic world of Kubernetes, namespaces play a crucial role in organizing and managing resources within a cluster. A well-thought-out naming convention for these namespaces not only enhances clarity but also streamlines operations, collaboration, and automation processes. This blog post delves into the best practices for naming Kubernetes namespaces effectively.

What to Expect from Prometheus 3: Big Changes and Exciting Features

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After 7 years and over 7,500 commits since the release of Prometheus 2.0, the Prometheus community is gearing up for the highly anticipated Prometheus 3.0. While there are countless new features and fixes, some major updates stand out that you’ll want to explore. We encourage the community to dive in, test these features, and report any issues to help make the final release as stable as possible. Here’s a preview of what’s new in Prometheus 3.0.

Kubernetes vs. Docker Swarm: Choosing the Right Orchestration Tool for Your Team

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Container orchestration has become an integral part of modern application development and deployment. With the rise of containerized applications, tools like Kubernetes and Docker Swarm have emerged as powerful solutions to manage these containers efficiently. Choosing the right orchestration tool can significantly impact your team’s productivity, application performance, and scalability. In this article, we’ll compare Kubernetes and Docker Swarm to help you decide which tool is best suited for your team’s needs.

Kubernetes 1.31 Release: Key Features, Enhancements, and Deprecations

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Kubernetes v1.31 has officially landed, bringing a host of exciting new features and critical updates. Just like previous releases, this version continues the trend of enhancing Kubernetes’ stability, security, and performance, all while expanding its capabilities to meet the ever-growing needs of containerized applications. In this release, you’ll find a whopping 45 enhancements, including features moving to stable, beta, and alpha phases. Let’s dive into the most significant updates that make Kubernetes v1.31 a game-changer.

Kubernetes 1.30 Release: Powerful Features and Exciting Enhancements

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Kubernetes v1.30 Release: Powerful Features and Exciting Enhancements The release of Kubernetes v1.30 is here, and it’s packed with game-changing features and improvements. Continuing its tradition of regular, high-quality updates, Kubernetes v1.30 introduces new stable, beta, and alpha features that further enhance its scalability, security, and performance. With 45 enhancements in this release, including features in stable, beta, and alpha stages, Kubernetes continues to lead the way in container orchestration.

AWS Fargate Pricing: Tips to Optimize Costs and Save Money

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Ever wondered how to run your containers without the headache of managing servers? AWS Fargate might just be your new best friend. It’s a serverless compute engine for containers that works with Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) and Elastic Container Service (ECS). Since it’s serverless, you can focus on what really matters - your containers - without getting tangled up in the underlying infrastructure. Fargate automatically scales compute resources to meet your container’s needs, making it a go-to choice for those dipping their toes into the world of containers.