1. "How I Supercharged My Local Kubernetes Setup" by Joseph Whiteaker.
Setting up a local Kubernetes cluster with Kind, MetalLB, and Istio takes some effort, but the payoff is a highly flexible, production-like environment that runs entirely on your local machine. Through this process, I’ve explored custom networking, pull-through registries, certificate management, and domain-based routing — all things that bring local Kubernetes closer to how real-world clusters operate.
2. "Vulnerability management in the microservice era: From zero to hero" by Nigel Douglas, Sysdig.
Kubernetes vulnerability scanning is the process of systematically inspecting a Kubernetes cluster, including its container images and configurations, to detect security misconfigurations or vulnerabilities that could compromise the platform’s security posture. It’s an essential practice for organizations to maintain a strong security posture and it offers several critical benefits.
3. "OpenTelemetry Collector deployment modes in Kubernetes" by Reese Lee & Brad Schmitt, New Relic.
A good way to simplify this process [deploying the OpenTelemetry Collector] is to familiarize yourself with "Collector deployment modes"—the various methods for setting up and managing the Collector to gather, process, and export application and system data within Kubernetes. It’s important to note that “deployment modes” differ from “deployment patterns,” a distinction that can be confusing. This blog post guides you through these key concepts so you’ll have the foundational knowledge you need to choose the right deployment mode for your observability strategy.
4. "Cluster API + Talos + Proxmox = ❤️" by Quentin Joly.
Today, I am tackling another aspect of Talos: provisioning Kubernetes clusters on Proxmox VMs via the Cluster API. I do not have the expertise to write a comprehensive article on the Cluster API, nor have I tested multiple providers or clouds. In this article, I will instead present my journey to deploy a Talos cluster on Proxmox via the Cluster API, detailing the steps, encountered issues, and solutions found.
5. "OpenTelemetry: A Guide to Observability with Go" by Luca Cavallin, a CNCF Ambassador.
In this post, I'll walk through how to integrate OpenTelemetry in a Go application. By the end, you'll have a reusable telemetry package that sets up logging, metrics, and tracing - all without cluttering your application code! I've published the package, complete with tests and examples, on GitHub: gotel. Feel free to use it as a starting point for your own projects.
6. "How to Build a Multi-Tenancy Internal Developer Platform with GitOps and vCluster" by Artem Lajko.
Here’s what you can expect from this blog:
- Introduction to Kubernetes and Internal Developer Platforms
- The Role of Platform Engineering in Building and Managing an IDP
- Implementing GitOps with Argo CD to Manage Your IDP Seamlessly
- Cost-Efficient Strategies for Multi-Tenant IDPs
- Hands-On Guide and GitHub Resources
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