Scaling Kubernetes Nodes Without Breaking the Bank or Your Sanity

Discover effective strategies for scaling Kubernetes nodes cost-effectively and efficiently in this 26-minute conference talk by Brandon Wagner and Nick Tran from Amazon. Learn how to leverage spare VM capacity offerings, such as Spot instances, to optimize costs for your Kubernetes clusters. Explore best practices for utilizing spot capacity within a Kubernetes environment and gain insights into tools that simplify the management of underlying VM infrastructure. Understand how to make your applications more resilient to infrastructure changes while taking advantage of cost-saving opportunities. This presentation, part of the CNCF's KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2022, offers valuable knowledge for developers and end-users looking to scale their Kubernetes deployments without compromising stability or breaking the budget.