Harnessing Karpenter to Scale, Optimize, and Upgrade Kubernetes

Watch a 45-minute conference talk from AWS re:Invent 2023 exploring Karpenter, an open-source Kubernetes cluster autoscaler built specifically for AWS environments. Discover how this high-performance tool enhances application availability and cluster efficiency through rapid deployment of appropriately sized compute resources that adapt to fluctuating application demands. Gain practical insights into Karpenter's functionality, including its ability to select diverse instance types like Spot or Graviton, streamline node upgrades for day-2 operations, optimize costs, and implement scheduling constraints. Learn through real-world use cases that demonstrate Karpenter's capabilities in managing and scaling Kubernetes clusters effectively on AWS infrastructure.