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S4E26 - Kubernetes DaemonSets Explained: How to Run Pods on Every Node | Pithoracademy


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In this episode of Pithoracademy’s Deep Dive Podcast, we explore Kubernetes DaemonSets — the essential controller used when you need to run a copy of a Pod on every node in your cluster.

DaemonSets are perfect for system-level tasks like logging, monitoring, and networking. Learn when to use them, how they work, and the key differences from Deployments.

🎧 We covered:

  • 🔄 What is a DaemonSet in Kubernetes?

  • 🧠 Core concepts for beginners: node-level pod scheduling

  • 📌 Key characteristics: one pod per node, auto-scheduling on new nodes

  • 🧪 Real-world use cases: log collectors, monitoring agents, node-level networking

  • ❓ Why use DaemonSets instead of standard Deployments

  • ⚠️ Impact of not using DaemonSets for node-wide services

  • ⚙️ How DaemonSets work under the hood

  • 🔧 Key components and YAML structure

  • ✅ Best practices for implementation and updates

  • 🎯 Key takeaways for cluster-wide background operations

Ideal for DevOps engineers, SREs, platform teams, and Kubernetes learners working on real-time observability, security agents, or service mesh sidecars.

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