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DevOps and Docker Talk: Cloud Native Interviews and Tooling

DevOps Automation with Crossplane

Jan 14, 2022
Viktor Farcic, a Docker Captain renowned for his expertise in DevOps automation and Crossplane, dives into the future of DevOps with Bret. They discuss how Crossplane is revolutionizing infrastructure management by treating servers as 'cattle' rather than 'pets.' The conversation highlights the importance of the Kubernetes API and the challenges of server automation, especially with multi-cloud strategies. With a focus on embracing creativity and experimentation, Viktor emphasizes the need for standardized practices to simplify complex development environments.
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Quick takeaways

  • Crossplane acts as a control plane for standardizing infrastructure management across various cloud environments like AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure.
  • The adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles facilitates systematic management of infrastructure, transforming server management from pets to cattle.

Deep dives

Introduction to Upbound and Crossplane

Victor Farcik shares insights about his new role at Upbound, the company behind Crossplane, a tool that acts as a control plane for managing infrastructure across various cloud environments. Crossplane facilitates the standardization of infrastructure management, allowing users to interact consistently with different services like AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure. This democratization of control planes is essential to streamline operations and provide a unified interface for developers and operations teams. The discussion emphasizes the significance of utilizing Kubernetes’ capabilities to build a comprehensive automation platform for infrastructure management.

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