Best-Practices
Network Security Fundamentals
3 min readNetwork security is fundamental to protecting modern infrastructure. This guide covers essential security concepts, tools, and best practices for securing network communications.
The Importance of Sequential Kubernetes Version Upgrades
3 min readUpgrading Kubernetes clusters requires careful planning. While skipping versions (e.g., going from 1.28 to 1.30) may seem tempting, it can introduce unexpected issues. This post …
Top 4 Kubernetes Anti-Patterns
4 min readKubernetes is a powerful platform for managing containerized applications, but like any technology, it comes with its own set of challenges. Many teams fall into anti-patterns that …
Avoiding Namespace Confusion in Kubernetes Deployments
4 min readKubernetes namespaces logically group objects together, providing a degree of isolation in your cluster. Creating a namespace for each team, app, and environment prevents name …
Why Broken Pod Affinity/Anti-Affinity Rules Can Disrupt Your Kubernetes Deployments
4 min readPod affinity and anti-affinity rules allow you to instruct Kubernetes which Node is the best match for new Pods. Rules can be conditioned on Node-level characteristics such as …
Why Not Using Liveness and Readiness Probes in Kubernetes Can Hurt Your Applications
4 min readWhen deploying applications on Kubernetes, ensuring their reliability and resilience is critical. A key aspect of achieving this is the proper use of Liveness and Readiness probes. …
Why Deploying Containers With the 'Latest' Tag is a Bad Idea
3 min readDeploying containers with the “latest” tag is a common practice, especially during the development phase. However, as you transition to production environments, relying on the …