In this podcast interview, Solomon Hykes talks about Dagger, Tammer Saleh and James McShane discuss going beyond cloud native with SuperOrbital, and Steve Francis and Spencer Smith share insights into the state of Talos Linux and their work at Sidero Labs. The topics covered include the technology behind a copy and write branching feature, experiences at CubeCon, frustrations with Wi-Fi and tethering issues, hopes for Dagger, the value of conferences, the usability and fatal flaw of Nix OS, customizing Kubernetes lab environments, the importance of continuous improvement, challenges and solutions for running Talos in Kubernetes, enhancing documentation search functionality, and improving marketing efforts.
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Quick takeaways
Real-world conversations provide unique insights at conferences like KubeCon.
The dream is to create a codeless world with reusable modules in build pipelines.
There is a need for a platform to share insights and reviews of conference talks.
Talos Linux simplifies cluster provisioning, eliminating manual installation and configuration.
Users want improved local disk management and flexibility in Talos clusters.
Deep dives
Meeting real-world conversations in the hallway is invaluable
Attending talks is not the primary goal, learning from real-world conversations is. The hallway track provides unique insights and perspectives from people using the technologies in real-life scenarios.
Dreaming of a codeless world with reusable modules
The dream is to reduce or eliminate the need for writing custom code in build pipelines. Creating reusable modules and automating the creation of a positive impact would be ideal, allowing developers to focus on their apps without worrying about the underlying infrastructure.
Missing service to curate and review conference talks
There is a need for a platform or blog where attendees can share their insights on the talks they attended, highlighting the most valuable ones and sharing lessons learned.
Summary: Seeking real-world conversations, dreaming of a codeless world, and filling the gap in reviewing conference talks
The main goal of attending conferences like CubeCon is to engage in real-world conversations, learn from experienced practitioners, dream of a codeless world with reusable modules, and fill the gap by curating and providing reviews of conference talks to help attendees find the most valuable ones.
Simplified Provisioning
Users love how Talos completely solves the provisioning problem. With just Pixiboot and applying a machine config, they have a fully functional cluster. This eliminates the need to manually install the operating system and configure Kubernetes, making the deployment process much simpler.
Better Local Disk Management
The most requested feature is improved local disk management. Users want a more efficient way to manage and utilize local volumes in Talos clusters. Many users prefer using LVM as it offers great functionalities like snapshots. They find it more preferable and less heavyweight compared to other solutions like Ceph or OpenEBS.
Operation Stack and CNI Options
Users frequently inquire about what comes next after setting up their cluster and ask questions about day two operations. They want to know the best practices for deploying and managing workloads in Talos. Additionally, there are many questions about the default CNI, Flannel, and whether they can easily swap it out for options like Calico or Cillium. Talos makes it straightforward to configure and adapt the CNI by specifying the desired manifest URL.
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This week we’re gleaming the KubeCon. Ok, some people say CubeCon, while others say KubeCon…we talk with Solomon Hykes about all things Dagger, Tammer Saleh and James McShane about going beyond cloud native with SuperOrbital, and Steve Francis and Spencer Smith about the state of Talos Linux and what they’re working on at Sidero Labs.
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