The Platform Playbook

In this episode of Cloud Native Insights, we dive into the world of GitOps continuous delivery at scale with Flux, as presented by Stefan Prodan. Flux isn't just a platform—it's a foundational layer that empowers organizations to build their own continuous delivery solutions.

Learn about Flux's architecture, its integration with Kubernetes through CRDs and controllers, and its unmatched flexibility for defining workloads. Discover practical scaling strategies like source optimization, vertical scaling, and horizontal sharding, as well as exciting features on Flux’s roadmap, including Helm OCI improvements, Notary integration, and enhanced support for CD events.

Stefan also highlights the importance of community contributions, introducing a new ownership model that empowers contributors to drive the project forward. Whether you're scaling GitOps practices or exploring Flux for the first time, this episode provides valuable insights to help you harness its full potential.

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#GitOps #FluxCD #ContinuousDelivery #CloudNative #Kubernetes #Helm #Kustomize #OpenSource #DevOps #ScalingStrategies #Automation #Observability #CommunityDriven

In this episode of our Cloud Native Insights series, we bring you an in-depth update on Prometheus, the leading open-source monitoring and alerting system. Originally presented at KubeCon by Bryan Boreham from Grafana Labs and Simon Pasquier from Red Hat, this briefing sheds light on Prometheus's impressive growth, cutting-edge developments, and exciting plans for the future.

Discover the latest features like native histograms and enhanced OpenTelemetry integration, along with a sneak peek into the ambitious roadmap for Prometheus 3.0, expected to redefine user experience and capabilities. The speakers also highlight the vital role of the community, encouraging contributions and announcing the upcoming Contributor Fest.

Whether you're a seasoned Prometheus user or exploring its capabilities, this episode offers valuable insights into its evolution and future trajectory.

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#Prometheus #CloudNative #KubeCon #OpenSource #Monitoring #Alerting #DevOps #OpenTelemetry #GrafanaLabs #RedHat #ContributorFest #Prometheus3 #CommunityDrivenDevelopment

This interview on the "Kunal Kushwaha" YouTube channel features Priyanka Sharma, Executive Director of the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), discussing the organisation's mission, the importance of community involvement, and resources available for newcomers. Sharma explains how CNCF fosters collaboration between companies and individuals through open source projects, events, and mentorship opportunities, and highlights the value of contributing to the future of cloud-native technologies. The interview also covers the CNCF project landscape, with its different tiers of projects from Sandbox to Graduated, and how to navigate its vastness.