Cloud Unfiltered

Justin Barksdale on Kubernetes Management and Edge ComputingJustin Barksdale, Principal Architect at SpectroCloud, joins us today to discuss Kubernetes management and edge computing.Kubernetes ManagementKubernetes is a powerful tool for managing containerized applications, but it can also be complex. Justin shares his insights on how to manage Kubernetes clusters effectively, including:Consistency across multiple clouds and on-premises environmentsAutomating tasks to reduce manual effortUsing GitOps for declarative configurationMonitoring and alerting for proactive issue detectionEdge ComputingEdge computing is the deployment of computing resources closer to the data source, which can improve performance and reduce latency. Justin discusses the challenges of managing Kubernetes at the edge, such as:Limited resourcesUnreliable connectivitySecurity concernsHe also shares UpcoCloud's approach to edge computing, which includes:Using immutable images to secure operating systemsEnabling self-healing clustersDeployi