Kubernetes Podcast from Google

Postgres on Kubernetes, with Álvaro Hernández

May 15, 2024

Álvaro Hernández, CEO of OnGres, discusses running Postgres on Kubernetes, challenges in managing databases, automation with Kubernetes, operator complexities, backup strategies, and community involvement. The podcast also explores running data workloads on Kubernetes, Operator Feature Matrix project, dynamically loading extensions, and interactions at meetups & KubeCon. Additionally, parallels between physics & Kubernetes, navigating Kubernetes APIs, and Gateway API evolution are highlighted.

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Álvaro Hernández

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Quick takeaways

Postgres extensions enhance functionality but require caution in deployment for security reasons.

Challenges with container size and security concerns arise when deploying multiple Postgres extensions.

Dynamic extension loading via Stackris enables seamless extension management without container replacements.

Deep dives

Introduction to Postgres Extensions and their Significance

Postgres extensions are analogous to browser plugins, enhancing the functionality of Postgres to serve varied needs, from GIS capabilities to specialized data processing requirements. While extensions boost Postgres functionality, their direct access to internal functions and unlimited privileges can lead to risks, requiring caution in deployment. Managed services may restrict extension usage for stability. The expanding extension ecosystem fuels Postgres adoption.

Introduction

2min

Highlights of KubeCon EU 2024 and Kubernetes Events

2min

Exploring Postgres on Kubernetes with Alvaro Hernandez

30min

Exploring Data Workloads on Kubernetes and the Operator Feature Matrix

20min

Interactions and Anecdotes at Meetups and KubeCon

2min

Exploring Parallels Between Physics and Kubernetes

5min

Navigating Kubernetes APIs and Gateway API Evolution

12min

Álvaro Hernández is the founder and CEO of OnGres a company that provides among other things a distribution of Postgres that runs on Kubernetes, called “StackGres”. Álvaro is also an AWS Data Hero and a passionate database and open source software developer

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Note: This episode was edited on May 17th to remove a chatter segment from episode 219, which had been mistakenly edited into it.

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