Explore how to run Kubernetes securely and efficiently at scale in this 38-minute webinar from the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF). Learn about the challenges faced by DevOps teams when using managed Kubernetes services and discover open-source tools for improving reliability, security, and scalability. Gain insights into workload security, container vulnerabilities, over-permissioned containers, health probes, and resource management. Understand the importance of configuration validation and its implementation methods, including building your own tools, using open-source solutions, or adopting purpose-built platforms. Discover the business benefits of proper Kubernetes configuration management and receive guidance on best practices for secure and efficient Kubernetes operations.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Today's agenda
Containers change how software is developed
Containers and Kubernetes enable teams to ship faster
Challenges with containers
Cultural shift: Changes to the development pipeline
Where security and efficiency challenges emerge
Workload Security: What are containers & kubernetes configurations?
Example: Container vulnerabilities
Example: Over-permissioned containers
Example: Health probes
Example: Inappropriate resource requests and limits
Let's recap
Why Configuration Validation?
Steps for implementing configuration validation
Ways to implement Configuration Validation
Build your own tools
Use open source tools
Use a Purpose-built Platform
Things to look for in a Purpose-built Platform
Where should you implement Configuration Validation?
Business benefits of Configuration Validation
Fairwinds Guide to Managing Kubernetes Configuration
Taught by
CNCF [Cloud Native Computing Foundation]
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