The GitOps Advantage: Streamlining Kubernetes Management with Flux

Join us as we delve into the world of GitOps with Flux, a leading Kubernetes management framework. This session will lay a strong foundation in GitOps and Flux, offering insights into their workings and advantages. Following this, we'll roll up our sleeves and embark on a hands-on journey, demonstrating how Flux can be utilized for the continuous delivery and deployment of applications to a Kubernetes cluster.

We aim to empower Kubernetes administrators and developers by showcasing the automation potential of Flux in streamlining cluster management. We'll also provide troubleshooting techniques and debugging strategies to tackle potential challenges that could emerge in real-world scenarios. If you're keen to enhance your Kubernetes management skills and learn more about the GitOps approach, this session is crafted just for you.

Can be presented as a short talk (30 mins) with no demonstration, a longer talk (45 - 60 mins) with a demonstration, or as an interactive workshop (1.5 - 2 hours).

From Zero to Production: Building and managing Kubernetes clusters on AWS using Terraform and Flux

Without the proper planning and infrastructure, it can be challenging to create reliable and scalable cloud environments that effectively meet customers’ needs.

This workshop will equip you with a playbook and skills for building and managing cloud environments for efficiency, consistency, performance, and scalability.

Using practical hands-on activities, you will learn how to build a Kubernetes cluster using Terraform and manage it using the Flux GitOps framework.

Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is for developers, software engineers, DevOps professionals, and managers looking to enhance the performance and reliability of their cloud environment.

What equipment or software do I need?
No assembly required for this workshop! Using an innovative training platform, you won’t need any special equipment or to install any software to take full advantage of this workshop. All you’ll need is a computer with a web browser to start learning and practicing, with the goal of having your first cluster service deployed before lunch on day 1.

What can I expect on Day 1?
During the first day of the workshop, you will learn how to successfully build and run an application on a Kubernetes cluster in AWS. You’ll also learn how these skills can be applied to other cloud environments like Microsoft Azure.

During Day 1, you will:
Set up a working cloud environment/infrastructure
Stand up a Kubernetes cluster
Deploy a basic web app
Scale and manage a workload on Kubernetes

What can I expect on Day 2?
Day 2 of the workshop focuses on successfully operating and troubleshooting cloud environments. In addition to using Kubernetes and Terraform, you will also discover how Flux and GitOps can help automate key processes and save you time while improving your cloud environment’s efficiency, consistency, and auditability. Finally, you will learn how to troubleshoot common scenarios that may arise when using Flux and Kubernetes.

During Day 2, you will:
Automate deployments and cluster configuration using GitOps
Deploy a complex application
Operationalize the deployment of a cloud application
Explore the purpose and uses of cloud environment observability.

Day 2 incorporates several hands-on scenarios to practice cloud observability and troubleshooting techniques based on real-world challenges.

What resources will I have access to after the workshop?
As a workshop participant, you will have access to a digital workshop agenda that includes examples, resources, and tools to help apply what you learned and share with your colleagues.

Keywords: AWS, DevOps, Kubernetes, Flux, GitOps, Cloud, Tools, Architecture,

End-to-End Observability with OpenTelemetry

OpenTelemetry is an open source project that provides a standard way to collect telemetry data from distributed systems. It aims to enable developers to consistently and accurately measure the performance and behavior of their software, to help them identify and troubleshoot issues, and to ensure the reliability and security of their systems. In this session, we will introduce the key features and capabilities of OpenTelemetry, and demonstrate how it can be used to instrument a variety of applications and environments. We will also discuss the latest developments and future directions of the project, and provide guidance on how to get started with OpenTelemetry in your own organization.