Kubernetes Smart Scaling - A Deep Dive into Karpenter

Dive into a 25-minute technical talk exploring Karpenter, a CNCF-donated node provisioner under SIG Autoscaling that revolutionizes Kubernetes infrastructure management. Learn how to leverage Karpenter's application-centric approach to automatically provision optimally-sized compute nodes while respecting scheduling constraints. Explore the consolidation feature that continuously optimizes compute resources across the most cost-efficient instances as workloads evolve. Master the evaluation of scheduling constraints, implement continuous optimization through consolidation, and understand how Drift facilitates seamless upgrades in day-2 operations. Discover real-world best practices for managing multi-tenant environments, with practical insights from speaker Changsu Lee. Access comprehensive presentation slides to reinforce understanding of Karpenter's smart scaling capabilities.