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Fairwinds provides Managed Kubernetes-as-a-Service & open source software to enable organizations to run & optimize mission-critical Kubernetes infrastructure
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From scaling headaches to hidden costs, Kubernetes remains full of surprises. Learn what to expect before you commit. Join us on Sept 10 at 12 pm ET for a webinar with Fairwinds experts Andy Suderman & Stevie Caldwell. Register now:.#Kubernetes #DevOps.
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Running Kubernetes sounds exciting—until you’re in the trenches. In this webinar, we’ll share ten hard-earned lessons from managing Kubernetes.
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✅ If it hurts, do it more often. That #DevOps mantra applies to #Kubernetes #addons too. Tools like Pluto, Nova, and Go No-Go can help you:.> Detect outdated components.> Plan safer upgrades.> Keep clusters secure.Here's your roadmap to add-on sanity:.
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Kubernetes has come a long way but maintaining add-ons is one area that still lags behind in maturity, security, and operational best practices.
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If your business relies on #Kubernetes and #cloudnative systems, you already have #scalability on your side, but preventing outages requires more. Learn ways retailers can ensure their operations are ready for the highs and lows of customer demand.
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Peak shopping seasons are both a massive opportunity and a major stress test for retailers. Preventing outages is critical to protecting long-term revenue.
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Misconceptions about #cloudmanagedservices could be costing your team more than you think. Does your #managedKubernetes provider proactively remove operational burdens, or are you still juggling surprise costs and YAML drift? . Learn about support models:.
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Misunderstanding cloud-managed service models can cost you a lot; that's why it's important to choose models that reduce operational noise and enable devs.
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Thinking of running Kubernetes? Don’t dive in blind. Learn from the export before you start managing Kubernetes. Join us Sept 10 @ 12 pm ET to hear 10 lessons from the trenches with Andy Suderman & Stevie Caldwell. Secure your spot:.#Kubernetes #DevOps.
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Running Kubernetes sounds exciting—until you’re in the trenches. In this webinar, we’ll share ten hard-earned lessons from managing Kubernetes.
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#ICYMI - great info this post, which walks through 3 of our #opensource projects, including Pluto, Nova, & Polaris, as well as Fairwinds Insights. If you want an unbaised review, here it is! .(We are making some tweaks in response, stay tuned!) .More:.
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Continuing from the last post on Goldilocks, I wanted to dig into three more Open-Source tools from Fairwinds.
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A critical CVE shouldn’t be your wake-up call. Shift to continuous patching for add-ons, just like you do for your apps, to stay ahead of risks!.Read this transcript of CTO Andy Suderman & SRE Stevie Caldwell's talk at #KubeCon #Japan to explore #addons:.
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Learn why giving Kubernetes add-ons some love is important, vulnerability trends, operational challenges, & best practices for reliable add-on management.
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#Kubernetes needs more than just its core. Add-ons enable networking, security, observability, & more. Each environment brings many updates, patching schedules, & possible vulnerabilities. It's a lot to keep up with. Learn how to streamline #addon updates:.
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Kubernetes add-ons are the backbone of modern clusters, powering everything from ingress and networking to observability, security, and automation.
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Are your #Kubernetes #addons up to date? Did you know that outdated add-ons can put your cluster at risk?.Fairwinds CTO Andy Suderman + Sr Tech Lead Stevie Caldwell shared info about #addons at KubeCon Japan & @CloudNativeFdn has it available to watch!.
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Kubernetes is powerful—but it’s not easy and there's a lot to learn before deploying in production. Join our webinar: 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Managing Kubernetes on Sept 10 @ 12 pm ET w/ Andy Suderman & Stevie Caldwell. Register:.#Kubernetes #DevOps.
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Running Kubernetes sounds exciting—until you’re in the trenches. In this webinar, we’ll share ten hard-earned lessons from managing Kubernetes.
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Retailers face surging complexity: evolving customer expectations, data volumes, and omnichannel demands. Sticking with legacy systems may hinder innovation, agility, and scalability. Time to modernize your #retail #infrastructure?.#RetailOps #CloudNative.
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Cloud-native modernization directly impacts retail by accelerating time-to-market , minimizing service outages, & enabling seamless omnichannel retailing.
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Advanced monitoring and AI-powered analytics now help teams detect bottlenecks, optimize costs, & keep apps resilient—even in the most complex hybrid environments. How actionable is your Kubernetes data?.Is your org practicing #enterprise #K8s management?.
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Discover what enterprise Kubernetes management means & why it’s essential for security, scalability, & operational excellence in cloud-native environments.
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Running AI workloads is about having the right #infrastructure. On #GKE, that means considering:.> How to schedule workloads to maximize GPU use.> How to keep clusters resilient and responsive.> How to automate ops so teams focus on training & innovation.
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GKE is a foundation for AI innovation, providing cloud-native flexibility, enterprise-grade security, and seamless access to advanced accelerators.
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Trying to run a large #ML workload with no success? This happens, but there are ways around it:.> Deploy regional #clusters that can pull from more zones.> Use intelligent #nodepacking to reduce waste.> Set up fallback options so jobs don’t stall.More:.
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GKE is a foundation for AI innovation, providing cloud-native flexibility, enterprise-grade security, and seamless access to advanced accelerators.
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#AI at scale = smarter infra, not just smarter models! 💡 Build & run powerful AI on #GKE. Learn tips on scheduling, GPUs, & cloud best practices, including strategies: .* regional clusters.* node packing.* fallback mechanisms : .Read more:.#Kubernetes.
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GKE is a foundation for AI innovation, providing cloud-native flexibility, enterprise-grade security, and seamless access to advanced accelerators.
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Security is as critical during traffic surges as operational flexibility. There are lots of best practices to follow when building infrastructure to handle peak traffic, including security-specific guidance to keep your systems running smoothly. Read more:.
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Peak shopping seasons are both a massive opportunity and a major stress test for retailers. Preventing outages is critical to protecting long-term revenue.
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RT @CloudNativeFdn: ⏳ 3 days to lock in early bird savings for #gRPConf India, 19 Nov in Bengaluru. Hear real-world #gRPC production storie….
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Managing multiple #K8s clusters? Fairwinds Insights delivers lots of great functionality, including: . * New Customer Dashboard for Managed Services.* UTM Stack support.* Improvements to Global Admission Controller settings. Learn more about them:.
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New functionality for Fairwinds Insights and Managed Kubernetes: a Customer Dashboard, UTM Stack support, and improvements to Global Admission Controller.
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📉 #Vulnerabilities are growing. 📈 #Compliance expectations are rising. 😬 Your #Kubernetes #addons are stuck in the middle. From #CVEs to #regulatory pressure, here’s why your add-on update strategy needs to catch up with your cluster upgrade habits:.
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Kubernetes has come a long way but maintaining add-ons is one area that still lags behind in maturity, security, and operational best practices.
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Managing add-on upgrades is tough: dependencies, manual testing, compatibility… Try automation tools & stage rollouts for safer updates. Transcript of CTO Andy Suderman & SRE Stevie Caldwell's talk at #KubeCon #Japan explores why #k8s #addons need love:.
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Learn why giving Kubernetes add-ons some love is important, vulnerability trends, operational challenges, & best practices for reliable add-on management.
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