If you think Kubernetes scaling is just about increasing replicas when CPU spikes…you’re missing the bigger picture. As cloud workloads get heavier and real-time user demand becomes unpredictable, scaling is no longer optional — it’s a survival strategy. The difference between a reliable system and a burning one often comes down to how intelligently your … Read more
Kubernetes networking is entering a new era — and one of its oldest, most widely used components is stepping aside. For years, the open-source NGINX Ingress Controller powered traffic for countless Kubernetes clusters.It became the default choice for developers, DevOps teams, and platform engineers.If you ran Kubernetes, chances are… you deployed NGINX Ingress too. But … Read more
If you’re preparing for a DevOps or Kubernetes interview, there’s one question you simply cannot afford to get wrong: “How does a Kubernetes Ingress Controller work?” Surprisingly, many candidates misunderstand this — mainly because they lack clarity on two foundational concepts: This blog will simplify these concepts with diagrams, examples, and clear explanations. 🌐 What … Read more
Introduction — The Heart of Modern Cloud Infrastructure Kubernetes has become the de facto standard for container orchestration. Whether you’re deploying microservices or managing enterprise-scale clusters, understanding Kubernetes architecture is critical. Every time a pod starts, scales, or self-heals — it’s the control plane and node components working in perfect harmony. In this 2025 technical deep … Read more
Introduction — Why run Jenkins on Kubernetes? If you’ve been running Jenkins on a VM or a single server, you know the pain when that server goes down: builds stop, history disappears, and everyone looks at you. Running Jenkins on Kubernetes gives you the flexibility to manage lifecycle, scale agents, and treat Jenkins as another … Read more
Introduction You deploy an app, things look healthy — then an error surface: slow responses, mysterious connection resets, a memory leak. The usual options are ugly: restart the pod and lose state, attach a sidecar after the fact, or reproduce the bug in staging (which might not reproduce). Enter ephemeral containers — a lightweight, on-demand … Read more
💡 Introduction When teams talk about migrating from Jenkins to ArgoCD, they often discuss the tools, not the transformation. You’ll find plenty of “how to install” guides — but almost no one writes about what really happens when you shift from pipelines to GitOps. In this blog, I’ll share real migration lessons learned during a … Read more
Managing Kubernetes efficiently often comes down to knowing the right commands at the right time. Whether you’re debugging a pod, managing services, or deploying applications, this cheat sheet will become your go-to reference. Let’s break it down section by section with detailed explanations! 📘 📡 Kubernetes Cluster Commands 🔧 These commands help you inspect your … Read more
Managing modern, distributed applications is no small feat. Ensuring they remain reliable, scalable, and fault-tolerant demands advanced orchestration. That’s where Kubernetes (K8s) shines 🌟 — an open-source container orchestration platform that automates deployment, scaling, and operations of application containers. Let’s break down the core components of Kubernetes, so you can understand what powers the cloud-native … Read more
In the world of Kubernetes, things move fast. Pods get replaced, volumes come and go, and configurations change in the blink of an eye. Amid this chaos, one thing remains critical — backup and disaster recovery (DR). 🚨 Let’s dive into the essential 20% you need to master to protect your Kubernetes environments from catastrophic … Read more