Archive for October 2021
Cloud Native Short Take – Kubernetes Application Configuration
(Oct. 19, 2021) – Welcome to the latest RX-M Cloud Native Short Take; we’re reviewing the RX-M Kubernetes Application Configuration module. In this module, we configure our applications to run on Kubernetes. First, we discuss how common configuration paradigms are implemented at Kubernetes. We’ll also discuss the concept of spec portability. We’ll then take a look at…
Read MoreRX-M Launches First KCNA Certification Boot Camp with Exam at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2021
SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 14, 2021) – RX-M, a cloud native technology training, consulting and advisory firm, announced they have opened registration for their new Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) certification boot camp and exam. Earlier this week, the Linux Foundation and the Cloud Native Computing Foundation® (CNCF®) announced that the KCNA exam is currently…
Read MoreHorizontal Pod Autoscaler – KubeCon + CloudNativeCon NA 2021
(Oct. 14, 2021) – Thanks to all those who attended! As promised, here are the basic steps on scaling your application in Kubernetes. This demo was based off the official documentation, that way you can refer to it for more details. https://kubernetes.io/docs/tasks/run-application/horizontal-pod-autoscale-walkthrough/ While using the above demo as a base, our demo highlights the issues/errors…
Read MoreKubernetes Training & Learning Resources – KubeCon + CloudNativeCon NA 2021
(Oct. 13, 2021) – Thanks to everyone who attended! For those who missed our session on how to learn cloud native tech here is a summary on todays discussion. When learning a complex technology like Cloud Native: Break it down into parts E.g. K8s Pods -> Docker Containers -> Namespace, CGroups Once you break it down,…
Read MoreUsing kube-scheduler – KubeCon + CloudNativeCon NA 2021
(Oct. 12, 2021) – Thanks to everyone who attended the kube-scheduler discussion/demo! Here are the steps to recreate the demos. Setup The setup is a 3 node cluster (t3.large, could be smaller) on AWS. 1 control plane node 2 worker nodes There is no special setup otherwise (aside labels for scheduling in demo). Control Plane…
Read MoreTraining and Consulting Firm RX-M Introduces Cloud Native Health Check
SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 11, 2021) – Today, the industry-leading cloud native technology training and consulting firm RX-M announces its proprietary Cloud Native Health Check. The Cloud Native Health Check aims to help organizations optimize application and platform transformations while ensuring the continuous availability of mission-critical apps.w This RX-M professional services offering can be specifically helpful…
Read MoreCloud Native Short Take – Kubernetes Pod Basics
(Oct. 5 2021) – RX-M, a cloud-native training, consulting, and advisory firm, provides vital strategies, insights, and tactical approaches in its Cloud Native Short Takes series. In this take, instructor Jerry Lozano explores the Kubernetes Module – Pod Basics. Jerry discusses Pods and their operation in Kubernetes. He will also address defining resources with YAML files, examine…
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