Category: Blog
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Service Mesh in GCP with Linkerd
Linkerd is a service mesh solution that provides a transparent layer of network communication between microservices in a Kubernetes cluster. Service meshes help to address many of the challenges faced in microservice architecture, such as service discovery, traffic management, load balancing, and security. While of course a service mesh may not be needed depending on…
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Istio: The Powerhouse Behind Kubernetes Networking and Security
What is Istio? Istio is a service mesh that enables microservices to interact with each other securely and efficiently. Istio provides a range of capabilities that make it easier to develop, deploy, and manage microservices, including traffic management, service discovery, load balancing, rate limiting, and service-to-service authentication. Why use Istio? Istio provides a range of…
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Admission Controllers in Kubernetes
Admission Controllers and Restrict Operations in Kubernetes Admission controllers and restrictions are an important part of securing a Kubernetes cluster. In this blog post, we’ll give an overview of what admission controllers are, what restrictions are available, and how to configure them. We’ll also discuss the benefits of using admission controllers and some strategies for…
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GitOps and ArgoCD Up and Running
Unlocking the Power of GitOps with ArgoCD: Scale Your Applications for Better Efficiency In today’s fast-paced world, efficiency is key. That’s why more and more organizations are turning to GitOps for their application deployment needs. GitOps is a practice that uses git repositories as the source of truth for deployments, making the entire process more…
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Kubecost and Optimizing Cost in Kubernetes
How to Optimize Kubernetes Costs with Kubecost and Other Tools Kubernetes is an open-source system for automating the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. While Kubernetes can be used for free, it does have associated costs that can quickly add up if not managed effectively. In this blog post, we’ll explore some strategies for…
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AccuKnox in Kubernetes
For today’s post I’ve been wanting to cover more open-source tools that can assist your production operations suite. Enter policy enforcement tool known as AccuKnox. What is AccuKnox? In a nutshell this tool provides policy enforcement and the components that make up this tool are capable of using with Cilium as CNI and adds a…
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Google Kubernetes Engine Up and Running in GCP
How to Get Started with Google Kubernetes Engine on GCP Kubernetes is an open-source system for automating the management of containerized applications. It groups containers that make up an application into logical units for easy management and discovery. Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) is a hosted version of Kubernetes that runs on the Google Cloud Platform…
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Defender for DevOps in Azure
If you’re looking for a way to secure your Azure applications and infrastructure, look no further than Defender for DevOps. In this blog post, we’ll introduce you to what Defender for DevOps is and how it can help you secure your Azure deployments. We’ll also highlight where to find the features and enablement of this…
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(CNAPP) Calico Cloud and Protecting Cloud Native Workloads
Calico Cloud is a cloud-native security solution that integrates with Azure to provide enhanced security for Kubernetes clusters. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at what Calico Cloud is and how it works, as well as how you can get started using it in Azure. In this post I’ll show off some of…
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Kubewarden a CNCF Sandbox Project
How to Use Kubewarden to Validate Incoming Requests Using Policies Written in WebAssembly In this blog post, we will be discussing how to use Kubewarden to validate incoming requests using policies written in WebAssembly. We will also be discussing the benefits of using Kubewarden and the steps involved in using it. Getting started on a…