Multi-Zone Clusters Inside and Out - Understanding Topology Aware Routing and Cost Management

Explore the intricacies of multi-zone clusters in this 34-minute conference talk from Buoyant experts Tom Dean and Phil Henderson at CNCF. Gain deep insights into improving application reliability through multi-zone clusters while understanding their cost implications and operational mechanics. Learn about zone fundamentals, Kubernetes' interpretation of zones, routing impacts, and cost management strategies. Discover the capabilities and limitations of Kubernetes' Topology Aware Routing through practical demonstrations and understand how to optimize multi-zone cluster configurations to balance reliability with cost-effectiveness.