Safely Upgrading Kubernetes Clusters

Explore the intricacies of safely upgrading Kubernetes clusters in this informative conference talk by Google experts Chao Xu and Yu Liao. Gain insights into potential pitfalls during the upgrade process, including API deprecation, mismatching addon versions, deprecated control-plane extensions, incorrect upgrade order, and challenges in HA setups. Learn valuable rule-of-thumb suggestions and discover community efforts aimed at ensuring safer upgrades. Understand the importance of having a downgrade strategy in case of upgrade failures. Walk away with increased confidence in managing and upgrading your Kubernetes clusters, equipped with essential knowledge to navigate common challenges and maintain cluster health and security.