Engineering
Internal Developer Platform: We Built IDPs for 50+ Teams (Guide)
Step-by-step guide to building an Internal Developer Platform. Architecture, tools, golden paths, and anti-patterns from 50+ IDP implementations.
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The Complete Kubernetes Guide
From fundamentals to production-grade deployments. Master container orchestration with our comprehensive guide covering security, cost optimization, and managed services.
What is Kubernetes?
Kubernetes (K8s) is an open-source container orchestration platform that automates deploying, scaling, and managing containerized applications. Originally developed by Google, it's now maintained by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) and has become the de facto standard for container orchestration.
This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about Kubernetes—from basic concepts to production-grade deployments, security hardening, cost optimization, and choosing between managed services like AWS EKS, Azure AKS, and Google GKE.
Getting Started with Kubernetes
Learn the fundamentals of Kubernetes and container orchestration
Engineering
Karpenter vs Cluster Autoscaler: We Migrated 50+ Clusters (Here's What Won)
Karpenter vs Cluster Autoscaler deep comparison. Architecture differences, scaling benchmarks, cost savings from real migrations, and a step-by-step migration guide.
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Engineering
Kubernetes Multi-Tenancy: We Secured 20+ Shared Clusters (Guide)
Practical guide to Kubernetes multi-tenancy covering tenancy models, isolation layers, tools like vCluster and Capsule, and cost allocation strategies.
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Engineering
Kubernetes Networking: CNI, Service Mesh, and Network Policies (Deep Dive)
Master Kubernetes networking with CNI plugins, service mesh, eBPF, network policies, and Gateway API. Benchmarks and architecture guidance for 2026.
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Security
Kubernetes RBAC: We Audited 40+ Clusters -- Here's What's Broken
Critical RBAC misconfigurations found across 40+ production Kubernetes clusters. Wildcard permissions, stale bindings, privilege escalation paths, and fixes.
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Engineering
Databases on Kubernetes: We Run 200+ Clusters - Here's What Works (2026)
Comprehensive guide to running databases on Kubernetes with StatefulSets and operators. Covers PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB operators, storage, cost analysis, and decision framework.
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Engineering
Kubernetes Cluster Upgrades: We Tested 3 Strategies - Here's What Won
Zero-downtime Kubernetes upgrade strategy guide covering rolling, blue-green, and canary approaches. Real costs of delayed upgrades and a step-by-step runbook.
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Engineering
ClickStack Setup: We Deployed It in Under 15 Minutes (Guide)
Step-by-step ClickStack setup guide covering Docker quickstart, Helm charts, and production Kubernetes deployment with OpenTelemetry and ClickHouse.
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DevOps
Best Cloud-Native Platforms for Developers: We Evaluated 15 IDPs (2026)
Compare the best cloud-native platforms for developers in 2026. We analyzed 15 internal developer platforms including Backstage, Port, Humanitec, and more with pricing, features, and selection criteria.
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Production-Ready Kubernetes
Best practices for running Kubernetes in production environments
Engineering
Cilium vs Calico: We Run Both in Production - Here's What Won (2026)
Cilium vs Calico CNI deep comparison. eBPF architecture, performance benchmarks, network policy depth, cloud provider integration, and migration guide.
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Engineering
Istio vs Linkerd: We Run Both in Production - Here's What Won (2026)
Istio vs Linkerd service mesh comparison. Performance benchmarks, Ambient Mesh impact, Linkerd licence change, cost analysis, and a practical decision framework.
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Engineering
Kubernetes Disaster Recovery: Our DR Playbook for Production Clusters
Battle-tested Kubernetes disaster recovery strategies covering etcd backups, GitOps-driven recovery, DR patterns, and gameday testing for production clusters.
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Engineering
Kubernetes Troubleshooting: 20 Production Issues We See Every Week (2026)
Systematic Kubernetes troubleshooting guide covering 20+ common production issues. Includes triage framework, debugging methodology, war stories, and a proactive monitoring checklist.
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Engineering
Kubernetes Migration Strategy: Complete Guide to Moving to K8s in 2026
Step-by-step guide to migrating legacy applications to Kubernetes. Covers assessment, containerization, migration patterns, testing strategies, and real-world case studies with zero-downtime approaches.
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Cloud
EKS Architecture Best Practices: Building Production-Ready Kubernetes Clusters on AWS
Master Amazon EKS architecture with proven best practices for security, scalability, networking, and cost optimization in production environments.
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Kubernetes Security
Secure your clusters, secrets, and workloads
Security Security
Kubernetes Secrets Security: We Audited 50+ Clusters—Here's What's Wrong
Common Kubernetes secrets security mistakes found in production clusters. Learn about encryption at rest, RBAC misconfigurations, tool comparisons (ESO vs Vault vs Sealed Secrets), and how to fix them.
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Security Security
Cloud Native Security Tools 2026: The Complete Guide to Protecting Your Cloud Infrastructure
Discover the best cloud native security tools for 2026. Compare CNAPP platforms, Kubernetes security tools, container scanners, CSPM solutions, and open-source options for comprehensive cloud protection.
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Security Security
Cloud Native Security Platform 2026: The Complete Guide to Securing Modern Infrastructure
Master cloud native security platforms in 2026 with this comprehensive guide covering CNAPP, runtime protection, supply chain security, zero trust architecture, and compliance automation for Kubernetes and multi-cloud environments.
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Security Engineering
Application Security Monitoring 2026: Complete Guide to Securing Modern Applications
Master application security monitoring in 2026. Learn SAST, DAST, IAST, RASP tools, shift-left security, OWASP best practices, and how to build a comprehensive AppSec program that protects your applications from threats.
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Security Engineering
Kubernetes Secrets 2026: Complete Guide to Secrets Management and Security
Master Kubernetes Secrets in 2026. Learn to create, manage, and secure secrets with encryption at rest, external secrets managers, RBAC, and best practices for production environments.
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Security Engineering
Cloud-Native Security Practices 2026: Complete Guide for Kubernetes and Containers
Master cloud-native security practices for 2026. Learn container image security, Kubernetes hardening, runtime protection, secrets management, and compliance frameworks for production environments.
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Kubernetes Cost Optimization
Reduce cloud spend and implement FinOps practices
Cost Savings Engineering
Kubernetes VPA: Automatic Resource Optimization for Pods
Learn how Kubernetes VPA automatically adjusts pod resource requests and limits, reducing waste and improving cluster efficiency with practical implementation examples.
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Cost Savings Cloud
Best Software for Managing Kubernetes Costs 2026: Complete Guide to K8s Cost Optimization Tools
Discover the top Kubernetes cost management software in 2026, comparing features, pricing, and capabilities to help you optimize your cloud spending effectively.
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Cost Savings Cloud
Top Kubernetes Cost Management Solutions 2026: Complete Guide to Optimizing Your K8s Spending
Discover the leading Kubernetes cost management solutions in 2026, with detailed comparisons, implementation strategies, and proven techniques to reduce your container infrastructure costs by up to 60%.
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Cost Savings Cloud
Kubernetes Cost Optimization: Complete Guide to Reducing Cloud Spend in 2026
Proven strategies to reduce Kubernetes costs by 40-60% through right-sizing, autoscaling, spot instances, and FinOps practices. Includes real-world examples and implementation tools.
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Cost Savings Engineering
Kubernetes Migration Cost: What to Expect (2025 Price Breakdown)
Complete Kubernetes migration cost breakdown for 2025. Real pricing for small, medium, and enterprise migrations including hidden costs, ROI analysis, and when to hire consultants vs DIY.
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Cost Savings Engineering
Kubernetes FinOps: Cut Cluster Costs Fast
Kubernetes can be the fastest way to scale engineering, and the fastest way to inflate your cloud bill. The good news is that most clusters hide 20 to...
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Managed Kubernetes: EKS vs AKS vs GKE
Compare and choose the right managed Kubernetes service
AWS EKS
Best for AWS-native workloads with deep integration to AWS services.
EKS ConsultingAzure AKS
Ideal for Microsoft ecosystem with Azure AD and DevOps integration.
AKS ConsultingGoogle GKE
Most mature platform with autopilot mode and multi-cluster support.
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OpenShift vs Kubernetes: The Complete 2026 Enterprise Comparison Guide
Compare OpenShift vs Kubernetes for enterprise container orchestration in 2026. Learn key differences in security, cost, features, and when to choose each platform for your organization.
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Cloud
EKS vs AKS vs GKE: We Migrated 50 Clusters - Here's What Won
Comprehensive comparison of managed Kubernetes services from AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Covers pricing, features, performance, security, and real-world use cases to help you choose the right platform.
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Kubernetes Monitoring & Observability
Monitor, log, and trace your Kubernetes workloads
Engineering
ClickStack vs Prometheus: We Ran Both — Here's the Verdict
ClickStack vs Prometheus compared across architecture, metrics, high cardinality, storage costs, and Kubernetes deployment. Practical guide for 2026.
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Cloud
All-in-One Observability Stack: We Tested 8 Unified Platforms for Cloud-Native (2026)
Compare the best all-in-one observability stacks for cloud-native infrastructure in 2026. We evaluated SigNoz, OpenObserve, Grafana Stack, Datadog, and more with architecture analysis, pricing, and selection criteria.
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Cloud
Cloud Native Monitoring 2026: The Complete Guide to Observability at Scale
Master cloud native monitoring in 2026 with this comprehensive guide covering Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, and modern observability practices for Kubernetes and microservices.
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Engineering
Kubectl Rollout Status Deployment 2026: Monitor Kubernetes Deployments
Master kubectl rollout status for monitoring Kubernetes deployments in 2026. Learn to track rollout progress, set timeouts, debug failures, and integrate with CI/CD pipelines.
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Engineering
Prometheus Monitoring Kubernetes: The Complete Production Guide
Learn how to set up Prometheus monitoring for Kubernetes clusters in production. Covers architecture, metrics collection, alerting, and best practices from real-world implementations.
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Engineering
The 10-Layer Monitoring Framework That Saved Our Clients From 3am Pages
After a decade of production incidents and implementing monitoring for 400+ server environments, this is the exact framework we use. No theory - just what actually works.
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Kubernetes Tools & Ecosystem
Essential tools: kubectl, Helm, ArgoCD, Terraform, and more
Engineering
ArgoCD vs Flux: We Run Both in Production - Here's What Won (2026)
ArgoCD vs Flux deep comparison for Kubernetes GitOps. Architecture, features, scalability benchmarks, enterprise readiness, and the Weaveworks shutdown impact.
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Engineering
Helm vs Kustomize: We Manage 100+ Clusters - Here's What We Actually Use (2026)
Helm vs Kustomize deep comparison for Kubernetes. Architecture differences, Helm 4 updates, hybrid patterns, performance benchmarks, and a practical decision framework.
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Engineering
Kubectl Create Namespace 2026: Complete Guide to Kubernetes Namespaces
Master kubectl create namespace in 2026. Learn namespace best practices, RBAC configuration, resource quotas, network policies, and multi-tenancy strategies for Kubernetes.
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Engineering
Kubectl Port Forward 2026: Complete Guide to Kubernetes Port Forwarding
Master kubectl port forward in 2026. Learn to forward ports to pods, deployments, and services for local development, debugging, and database access with security best practices.
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Engineering
Kubectl Restart Deployment 2026: Complete Guide to Restarting Kubernetes Deployments
Learn how to restart Kubernetes deployments with kubectl in 2026. Master kubectl rollout restart, zero-downtime restarts, troubleshooting, and best practices for production environments.
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Engineering
Kubectl Restart Pod 2026: 5 Methods to Restart Kubernetes Pods
Learn how to restart Kubernetes pods with kubectl in 2026. Master 5 proven methods including kubectl rollout restart, delete pod, scale replicas, and environment variable updates with zero downtime.
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Engineering
Kubectl Rollout Restart 2026: Zero-Downtime Pod Restarts in Kubernetes
Master kubectl rollout restart in 2026. Learn to restart Kubernetes deployments, StatefulSets, and DaemonSets with zero downtime, monitor rollout status, and implement best practices for production.
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Engineering
DevOps Kubernetes Playbook: GitOps, Helm, and ArgoCD
If you are running Kubernetes in production, working deployments are not the same as repeatable, auditable, low-risk delivery. Learn how GitOps, Helm, and ArgoCD close this gap.
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Engineering
Why Migrate to ArgoCD: A Comprehensive Guide
Explore why migrate to argocd and how they impact modern technology and business practices.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Kubernetes
What is the difference between Docker and Kubernetes?
Docker is a containerization platform that packages applications into containers. Kubernetes is an orchestration platform that manages, scales, and deploys those containers across multiple servers. Think of Docker as creating the containers and Kubernetes as managing them at scale.
Should I use EKS, AKS, or GKE?
Choose based on your cloud provider: EKS for AWS-heavy environments, AKS for Microsoft/Azure ecosystems, and GKE for the most mature Kubernetes experience with features like Autopilot. GKE is often considered the most feature-rich, while EKS offers the deepest AWS integration.
How do I secure my Kubernetes cluster?
Key security practices include: enabling RBAC, using network policies, encrypting secrets at rest, scanning container images, implementing Pod Security Standards, and regularly updating Kubernetes versions. Start with our Kubernetes security articles.
How much does Kubernetes cost?
Kubernetes itself is free and open-source. Costs come from: cloud provider fees (EKS charges ~$0.10/hour per cluster), compute resources (nodes), and operational overhead. Managed services reduce ops costs but add platform fees. See our cost optimization guide to reduce spend by 30-50%.
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