Reducing compute capacity by 40% on EKS with Bottlerocket and Karpenter, with Gazal Gafoor
Oct 10, 2023
Gazal Gafoor, with seven years of experience in scaling EKS clusters at Target Australia, shares invaluable insights on transitioning to Bottlerocket OS and Karpenter. He explains how Bottlerocket enhances security and operational efficiency while hinting at a remarkable 40% reduction in compute capacity. Karpenter is introduced as a smart alternative to traditional cluster autoscalers, showcasing its ability to efficiently manage workloads and reduce response times by 30%. Their tech community engagement fosters growth and innovation in this cloud-native journey.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Navigating the Cloud-Native Journey: From Microservices to Kubernetes
01:53 • 3min
Engaging with the Tech Community
05:11 • 6min
Transitioning to Bottlerocket OS in EKS
10:42 • 9min
Transitioning to Karpenter for Auto-scaling
19:46 • 7min
Cultivating Communication in Kubernetes Teams
26:23 • 6min