Controllers on Support Tools

Custom Resource Definitions Best Practices: Building Production-Ready Kubernetes Extensions

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs) extend the Kubernetes API to manage application-specific resources with the same rigor as built-in Kubernetes objects. When properly designed, CRDs enable declarative management of complex applications and infrastructure. This comprehensive guide explores enterprise-ready patterns for creating robust, maintainable, and scalable CRDs.

Deep Dive: Kubernetes Controller Manager

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

The Kubernetes Controller Manager is responsible for running controllers that regulate the state of the cluster. This deep dive explores its architecture, built-in controllers, and how they maintain desired state.

A Deep Dive into Rancher: Managing Kubernetes at Scale

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0600

In this blog post, we will explore Rancher, a powerful platform designed to simplify the management of Kubernetes clusters at scale. We will delve into Rancher’s architecture, covering controllers, agents, WebSockets, the Rancher API, and the use of Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs).