Kubernetes, or K8s as it's known for short, and container orchestration are changing the landscape of software development and deployment. But what exactly does Kubernetes do? In this comprehensive guide, we'll explain the basics, discuss the benefits that Kubernetes can offer you, and explore its…
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While Kubernetes has become the standard platform for container orchestration, managing complex application lifecycles can still be a challenge. That's where Kubernetes Operators and Helm Charts come in. This guide dives into both of these tools to explain what they do, how they're different, and…
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Stop me if you’ve heard this one before, but there’s a lot of data out there — and the amount is only growing. Estimates typically show persistent data growth roughly at a 20% annual compounded rate. Capturing, storing, analyzing, and actioning data is at the core of digital applications, and it’s…
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Kubernetes, or K8s, is one of the most powerful open source container orchestration systems — especially for its automatic implementation of a desired state. In other words, as an admin, you get to specify how you want your application and cluster to behave, and the control plane executes it for…
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Rolling out new versions of your apps on Kubernetes can be tricky, but knowing the different deployment options is important for keeping your services running smoothly with little to no downtime. This rabbithole of Kubernetes deployment methods may seem daunting and difficult to comprehend (there’s…
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Kubernetes has become the gold standard for container orchestration. However, running stateful applications on Kubernetes can be challenging . This is where Kubernetes operators come in. Kubernetes operators resolve common issues like automating management of complex applications such as databases,…
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A Kubernetes Ingress Controller is the combined version of Ingress, Load Balancer , and Gateway API. Using the set of rules and restrictions from the Ingress, the Kubernetes Ingress controller can balance the load of traffic both into and between the Kubernetes cluster. Using the components of a…
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For both new and existing users of Kubernetes , the importance of controlling traffic in and out of a cluster should come as a no surprise. This is where Kubernetes Ingress can offer many benefits. For those unfamiliar with what Ingress is and how it differs from other terms in Kubernetes, read on.…
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Today’s the day you’ve all been waiting for: Kong Gateway Operator OSS is here. You can read the code and see what a production-grade Kubernetes operator looks like . Authored by multiple Gateway API contributors, Kong Gateway Operator is the de-facto reference for Gateway API implementers on…
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The latest release of decK's APIOps features with the Kong Ingress Controller advances API management and automation in Kubernetes environments. This blog post delves into how this integration streamlines operations, ensuring a more feature-rich API lifecycle management. For teams utilizing the…
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Distributed architectures have become an integral part of modern digital landscape. With the proliferation of cloud computing, big data, and highly available systems, traditional monolithic architectures have given way to more distributed, scalable, and resilient designs. In this blog, we look at…
[](/blog/engineering/what-are-distributed-applications)A microservices architecture addresses challenges by breaking the application down into smaller components or services. This approach has gained significant traction in recent years, evolving from a novel concept to a mainstream architectural pattern. Less than 10 years after the term was first…
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In this blog post, we’ll demonstrate how easy it is to use Gateway API HTTPRoutes to route traffic to workloads deployed in different namespaces in a single Kubernetes cluster — a process that’s easier than ever. Previously, we only had Ingress API to define ingress routing rules. It served us…
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Kong’s Wanny Morellato and Deepak Mohandas recently joined Justin and Autumn on the ShipIt podcast to talk hybrid infrastructure with Kong Gateway and Kong Mesh. They unravel the complexities of hybrid infrastructure at scale, discussing the processes, strategies, and philosophies that drive…
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APIs have become fundamental to the digital economy, enabling integration and communication between different systems and services. A mature API platform is not just a technical achievement but a strategic asset that can drive innovation, efficiency, and growth. However, reaching this level of…
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