Introduction Kubernetes has revolutionized the way we deploy, manage, and scale applications. It provides the infrastructure needed for managing microservices at scale, ensuring efficient container orchestration. However, with Kubernetes’ flexibility and the increasing complexity of microservices, service-to-service communication becomes increasingly challenging. A key solution to this is the use of a service mesh. But, when...

Introduction: The world of cloud-native applications is growing, and with this growth comes the challenge of effectively managing large-scale containerized applications. Kubernetes and Rancher are two powerful, open-source tools that have revolutionized container orchestration. Together, they offer seamless management of containerized workloads, scalability, and resilience. In this blog, we will explore how Kubernetes and Rancher...

In the realm of Kubernetes and application deployment, effective configuration management is a crucial aspect to ensure scalability, maintainability, and consistency. One tool that stands out in this arena is “Kustomize.” This article delves into the concept of Kustomize and how it empowers users to manage configurations seamlessly within the Kubernetes ecosystem. Kustomize ? Kustomize...

Kubernetes is a powerful container orchestration platform, but it can be a complex and daunting task to manage. That’s where Kubeapps comes in. Kubeapps is a web-based UI that makes it easy to deploy, manage, and monitor Kubernetes applications. Understanding Kubeapps Kubeapps is an open-source web-based application that provides a user-friendly interface for managing and...

What is Kubernetes? Kubernetes, developed by Google, is a powerful open-source tool that simplifies containerized application management across various environments. Effortlessly scale and deploy containerized applications with Kubernetes, an intuitive and production-grade orchestration solution. Why is it used? Kubernetes is used to simplify application management and automate infrastructure, freeing developers to innovate and boost productivity....

What is GitLab? GitLab, a collaborative open-source platform, unites code repository, issue tracking, and CI/CD, serving large DevOps and DevSecOps projects while offering free access to individuals. What is ArgoCD? ArgoCD, an open-source GitOps tool, automates application deployment by synchronizing cluster state with Git-based infrastructure definitions, streamlining continuous delivery. Kubernetes CICD using GitLab and ArgoCD...

Introduction Kubernetes, with its robust container orchestration capabilities, has become the de facto platform for deploying and managing containerized applications. As organizations embrace cloud-native architecture, the need for dynamic and efficient scaling of workloads becomes paramount.  Enter Kubernetes Karpenter, an innovative tool that simplifies and automates the process of scaling workloads, enabling developers to focus...

Before we begin, let me give overview about the machines : HAProxy machine : 192.168.29.93  ( Machine on which the HAProxy load balancer will be installed) Master1 : 192.168.29.90 Master2 : 192.168.29.91 Master3 : 192.168.29.92   Worker1 : 192.168.29.100 Worker2 : 192.168.29.101 Worker3 : 192.168.29.102 Installing dependencies Cloud Flare SSL ( generate the different certificates...