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Kubernetes Podcast from Google

Kubernetes History Inspector, with Kakeru Ishii

Feb 13, 2025
Kakeru Ishii, an accomplished support engineer at Google and the mind behind the Kubernetes History Inspector (KHI), dives into the fascinating world of Kubernetes log visualization. He explains how KHI simplifies troubleshooting by creating timelines from logs. Kakeru also discusses the complexities of log correlation and the innovative use of WebGL in the tool's design. Plus, he touches on integrating AI to enhance log investigation, making the process faster and more efficient. A treasure trove of insights for anyone in the Kubernetes space!
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Quick takeaways

  • Kubernetes History Inspector (KHI) offers an innovative way to visualize logs, simplifying the troubleshooting of complex Kubernetes issues.
  • The tool's directed acyclic graph (DAG) structure enhances log parsing efficiency, allowing for effective correlation and rapid problem-solving.

Deep dives

Introduction to Kubernetes History Inspector

Kubernetes History Inspector (KHI) is an open-source tool designed for visualizing Kubernetes logs to facilitate troubleshooting. It helps users understand the timeline of events around Kubernetes resources, allowing for a detailed view of past incidents that are often challenging to analyze through traditional log files. The tool works by parsing various logs from different components of the Kubernetes environment, generating relationship diagrams and timelines based on the log data. Currently, it supports cloud logging but aims to expand its compatibility with other clusters.

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