How to Blow up a Kubernetes Cluster

May 01, 2023 21 min Free

Description

This talk explores how misconfigurations in Kubernetes resource requests and limits can lead to cluster instability. The speaker shares personal experiences of causing a Kubernetes cluster to fail due to incorrect memory limit settings, detailing the cascading effects on pods and applications. It delves into the differences between CPU and memory resource management, the implications of exceeding requests versus limits, and offers practical advice on setting resource configurations to avoid similar issues.