Grafana's Big Tent Kubernetes, Kepler, and Carbon Footprints: The Latest Tools and Strategies to Optimize Observability
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Dec 6, 2024 Joining the conversation are Bryan Boreham, a distinguished engineer at Grafana Labs with a focus on databases, Niki Manoledaki, a Senior Software Engineer at Grafana who specializes in Kubernetes tools, and Thomas Dullien, the former CEO of Optimyze known for his contributions to OpenTelemetry. They dive into optimizing Kubernetes cluster performance and innovative methods to track carbon footprints. Highlights include strategies for better resource allocation, the Kepler project's energy profiling, and the balance between efficiency and sustainability in tech.
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Captain Boreham
- Tom Wilkie recounted a story about Bryan Boreham taking Matt, the usual co-host, on a helicopter ride.
- Boreham playfully insisted on being called "Captain" during the flight.
Kubernetes in Greek
- Nikki Manoledaki discussed the challenge of explaining Kubernetes to her family in Greece.
- The Greek pronunciation and its meaning, "captain of a ship", caused confusion.
Optimizing with Profilers
- Optimize systems by using a profiler to identify areas of high CPU or memory usage.
- Make small, incremental changes and measure their impact, iteratively removing inefficiencies.