7 Docker features you might not be aware of
7 Docker features you might not be aware of
What is Nginx and how to get started with it?
Introduction Nginx, pronounced as “Engine-X,” is a high-performance web server, reverse proxy, and load balancer known for its speed, flexibility, and ease of configuration. Originally created by Igor Sysoev, Nginx has grown to become a powerful tool widely used in modern web architectures. This blog post will delve into what Nginx is, its core functionalities, […]
Kubernetes v1.31: Elli – Celebrating 10 Years of Innovation and Community
The release of Kubernetes v1.31, named “Elli” marks a significant milestone as it commemorates the first decade of Kubernetes. This release introduces 45 enhancements, with 11 graduating to Stable, 22 entering Beta, and 12 advancing to Alpha. These improvements span across stability, security, and scalability, reflecting the ongoing contributions and development of the vibrant Kubernetes […]
Taikun and Metify.io Launch Global Partnership for Cutting-Edge Kubernetes Management
Taikun, a leader in advanced Kubernetes management solutions, and Metify, a top provider of data center automation technologies, are thrilled to announce a strategic partnership. This collaboration integrates our robust Kubernetes management expertise with Metify‘s industry-leading hardware automation into a “Taikun CloudWorks” solution, streamlining the entire Kubernetes stack from bare metal provisioning through application deployment. […]
The CrowdStrike Incident: A Global Wake-Up Call for Cloud Resilience
On July 19, 2024, the digital world experienced a seismic shock as a CrowdStrike software update for its software called Falcon Sensor, which scans a computer for intrusions and signs of hacking led to a global outage, affecting countless organizations worldwide. As a Principal Product Evangelist at Taikun, I believe this incident highlights the critical […]
Announcing Our Strategic Partnership with Sardina Systems
We’re thrilled to announce our strategic partnership with Sardina Systems, a leading provider of OpenStack cloud solutions. This collaboration brings together the best of both worlds – Taikun CloudWorks‘ advanced ‘Managed Kubernetes’ and application delivery platform, and Sardina Systems’ FishOS cloud management platform. At Taikun, we’re on a mission to make Kubernetes almost invisible to […]
Challenges and limitations of multi-tenancy and self-service in OpenShift
OpenShift has quickly emerged as a powerful solution in the ever-evolving landscape of cloud computing and container orchestration, providing agile, scalable solutions to organizations seeking agility and scalability.
The Pros and Cons of using Kubernetes for Microservices Architecture
Kubernetes has quickly gained traction as a platform for managing microservices architectures due to its capacity to help businesses with containerised applications’ deployment, management, and scalability. Cloud Native Survey indicated that 96% of firms are either actively utilizing or investigating Kubernetes, representing a significant increase from previous surveys.
Kubernetes Deployment: How to Run a Containerized Workload on a Cluster
In this blog, we will discuss Kubernetes deployments in detail. We will cover everything you need to know to run a containerized workload on a cluster. The smallest unit of a Kubernetes deployment is a pod. A pod is a collection of one or more containers. So the smallest deployment in Kubernetes would be a single pod with one container in it. As you would know that Kubernetes is a declarative system where you describe the system you want and let Kubernetes take action to create the desired system.
Microservices vs. Monolithic Architectures
Software development in the last decade has largely moved from a monolithic architecture to a microservices-based architecture. The adoption of cloud platforms accelerated that transition to microservices architecture. But what does it really mean? Why did that happen, and which architecture is best for your development project? How does microservices architecture tie in with containers and cloud setups?