Contributed Content Archives - Cloud Native Now https://cloudnativenow.com/category/contributed-content/ Thu, 06 Mar 2025 08:16:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://cloudnativenow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/cropped-CCn-bug--32x32.png Contributed Content Archives - Cloud Native Now https://cloudnativenow.com/category/contributed-content/ 32 32 94898820 Components of the Kubernetes Architecture https://cloudnativenow.com/topics/cloudnativedevelopment/kubernetes/components-of-the-kubernetes-architecture/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=components-of-the-kubernetes-architecture Thu, 06 Mar 2025 08:16:13 +0000 https://cloudnativenow.com/?p=160511 Kubernetes architecture, , architecture, Rackspace, GPUs, Kubernetes, Solo.io Kubernetes cloud foundry keptn cloud-native automation

Kubernetes architecture, , architecture, Rackspace, GPUs, Kubernetes, Solo.io Kubernetes cloud foundry keptn cloud-native automation

Kubernetes architecture, how it works and why it is considered the de facto platform for deploying and managing containerized applications. 

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PKI for Kubernetes: Are You Set Up for Security and Scale? https://cloudnativenow.com/topics/cloudnativedevelopment/kubernetes/pki-for-kubernetes-are-you-set-up-for-security-and-scale/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pki-for-kubernetes-are-you-set-up-for-security-and-scale Wed, 05 Mar 2025 08:28:24 +0000 https://cloudnativenow.com/?p=160501 PKI, security, networking, AI, Kubernetes, AppViewX Securing containers

PKI, security, networking, AI, Kubernetes, AppViewX Securing containers

Deploying PKI often introduces hidden complexities. Platform engineers are faced with assorted options — built-in approaches, DIY PKI setups, open-source tools and other solutions.

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Beyond Size: Don’t Panic at the Distroless https://cloudnativenow.com/topics/containers/beyond-size-dont-panic-at-the-distroless/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=beyond-size-dont-panic-at-the-distroless Wed, 05 Mar 2025 08:11:03 +0000 https://cloudnativenow.com/?p=160497 distroless, application, Coder Snowflake Portworx

distroless, application, Coder Snowflake Portworx

The idea behind distroless is straightforward enough — take away everything unnecessary, leaving only the application and its absolute bare minimum runtime dependencies.

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Solving Container Security Challenges: Vulnerabilities, Shadow Deployments and Deployment Gaps https://cloudnativenow.com/topics/cloudnativesecurity/solving-container-security-challenges-vulnerabilities-shadow-deployments-and-deployment-gaps/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=solving-container-security-challenges-vulnerabilities-shadow-deployments-and-deployment-gaps Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:52:18 +0000 https://cloudnativenow.com/?p=160484 containers, security, and, Docker, DevOps, docker containers, python, add-ons, kubernetes, Chainguard Docker container Stormforge Azure containers Microsoft New Relic Java Kublr platform Containers on Azure

containers, security, and, Docker, DevOps, docker containers, python, add-ons, kubernetes, Chainguard Docker container Stormforge Azure containers Microsoft New Relic Java Kublr platform Containers on Azure

In containerized environments security risks can exist in three areas: Vulnerabilities in software, shadow containers and deployment problems.

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Navigating Stateful Workloads in Kubernetes with Software-Defined Storage https://cloudnativenow.com/topics/cloudnativedevelopment/kubernetes/navigating-stateful-workloads-in-kubernetes-with-software-defined-storage/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=navigating-stateful-workloads-in-kubernetes-with-software-defined-storage Mon, 03 Mar 2025 13:18:02 +0000 https://cloudnativenow.com/?p=160469 stateful, workloads, platform, security, kubernetes, tool sprawl, Pulumi, Kubernetes, FinOps, K8s AWS Kubecost Cisco Kubernetes Istio rpa-concept-with-blurry-hand-touching-screen

stateful, workloads, platform, security, kubernetes, tool sprawl, Pulumi, Kubernetes, FinOps, K8s AWS Kubecost Cisco Kubernetes Istio rpa-concept-with-blurry-hand-touching-screen

Managing stateful workloads in Kubernetes presents unique challenges that require innovative solutions.

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The Hidden Cost of Unevictable Workloads in Kubernetes https://cloudnativenow.com/topics/cloudnativedevelopment/kubernetes/the-hidden-cost-of-unevictable-workloads-in-kubernetes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-hidden-cost-of-unevictable-workloads-in-kubernetes Mon, 03 Mar 2025 12:42:21 +0000 https://cloudnativenow.com/?p=160466 costs, scheduling, cost, Kubecost cloud-native costs OpenCost Stackwatch Kubecost cost allocation Reduce Virtual Machine Licensing Costs

costs, scheduling, cost, Kubecost cloud-native costs OpenCost Stackwatch Kubecost cost allocation Reduce Virtual Machine Licensing Costs

Organizations that embrace smarter scheduling mechanisms will not only reduce costs but also build more resilient and scalable infrastructure for the future. 

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Beyond Basic Networking: How Leading Enterprises Scale Kubernetes  https://cloudnativenow.com/contributed-content/beyond-basic-networking-how-leading-enterprises-scale-kubernetes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=beyond-basic-networking-how-leading-enterprises-scale-kubernetes Fri, 28 Feb 2025 10:33:53 +0000 https://cloudnativenow.com/?p=160455 PKI, security, networking, AI, Kubernetes, AppViewX Securing containers

PKI, security, networking, AI, Kubernetes, AppViewX Securing containers

As Kubernetes gains momentum in the enterprise, organizations must prioritize networking solutions that can seamlessly integrate with their existing infrastructure while addressing the inherent complexities and security challenges.

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From Stateless Beginnings to Stateful Dominance: The Evolution of Kubernetes https://cloudnativenow.com/contributed-content/from-stateless-beginnings-to-stateful-dominance-the-evolution-of-kubernetes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=from-stateless-beginnings-to-stateful-dominance-the-evolution-of-kubernetes Fri, 28 Feb 2025 10:04:02 +0000 https://cloudnativenow.com/?p=160452 stateful, Kubernetes, SQL, TOC, CAST AI, kubernetes, -tenancy, kubernetes, hat, OpenStack, microservices, Kubernetes Canonical Knative Red Hat AWS alliance

stateful, Kubernetes, SQL, TOC, CAST AI, kubernetes, -tenancy, kubernetes, hat, OpenStack, microservices, Kubernetes Canonical Knative Red Hat AWS alliance

Stateful services, especially databases, demand specialized deployment patterns and careful consideration to ensure reliability, high availability and seamless scalability.  

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The Way Forward: Dealing with Kubernetes Sprawl and Supporting AI Workloads https://cloudnativenow.com/topics/cloudnativedevelopment/cloud-nativearchitecture/the-way-forward-dealing-with-kubernetes-sprawl-and-supporting-ai-workloads/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-way-forward-dealing-with-kubernetes-sprawl-and-supporting-ai-workloads Thu, 27 Feb 2025 16:50:20 +0000 https://cloudnativenow.com/?p=160447 AI workloads, cloud-native, NGINX Workloads to Containerize

AI workloads, cloud-native, NGINX Workloads to Containerize

The infrastructure landscape has fundamentally transformed with the emergence of cloud-native technologies, microservices and most recently, resource-intensive AI workloads.

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How to Move From a Monolithic Architecture to a Cloud-Native Approach https://cloudnativenow.com/topics/cloudnativedevelopment/how-to-move-from-a-monolithic-architecture-to-a-cloud-native-approach/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-move-from-a-monolithic-architecture-to-a-cloud-native-approach Thu, 27 Feb 2025 15:15:02 +0000 https://cloudnativenow.com/?p=160443 cloud-native, migration ,open source Red Hat Windows

cloud-native, migration ,open source Red Hat Windows

Migration to a cloud-native architecture requires you to identify the different software building blocks that make up your application.

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