Kubernetes 1.30, released in April 2024, introduced several new features and improvements. Here’s a breakdown of some key highlights: Enhancing Security: Improved Secrets Management: A new secrets driver facilitates better integration with external secrets management systems like HashiCorp Vault or AWS Secrets Manager. This strengthens security by centralizing secret storage and access control. Bound Service
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Kubernetes in Production: Should you run your own worker nodes?
Kubernetes offers a powerful platform for containerized applications, but a crucial decision arises: manage your worker nodes yourself or leverage a managed service. Both options have their merits, and the optimal choice depends on your specific needs and resources. Understanding Worker Nodes: The Workhorses of Kubernetes Worker nodes are the grunt workers in your Kubernetes
Kubernetes in Production: How NodeLocal DNS Boosts Production Performance
Running Kubernetes in production is fantastic, but sluggish DNS resolution can bring your applications to a crawl. Here’s where NodeLocal DNS swoops in, a secret weapon for keeping your containerized world running smoothly and scaling like a champ. The DNS Dilemma: Traffic Jams in Your Cluster Normally, Kubernetes relies on a central service called kube-dns