Say Goodbye to Cluster Autoscaler: Meet Karpenter for Kubernetes Scaling

Are traditional Kubernetes autoscaling methods slowing you down? Say hello to Karpenter, the open source alternative redefining Cluster Autoscaler functionality. What You'll Learn in This Video: * Key Challenges – Explore the limitations of conventional autoscaling approaches. * Karpenter Overview – Understand its Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs), including NodeClass, NodePool, and NodeClaim, and how they enhance Kubernetes scaling. * Optimized Performance – Learn how Karpenter cuts cloud provisioning delays and intelligently optimizes node usage for cost-effective operations. * Cloud Provider Support – Seamless integration with AWS, Azure, Alibaba Cloud, and more. * Hands-On Demos – Navigate real-world scenarios by defining instance requirements, managing resources, and uncovering insights with Karpenter's observability tools. Whether you're a developer, Kubernetes enthusiast, or DevOps professional, this session will empower you with practical knowledge to overcome autoscaling challenges. From simplified configuration to real-time performance monitoring, Karpenter is your next step toward scalable, sustainable Kubernetes operations. 🔗 Useful links Follow the GitHub tutorial about Karpenter: https://dt-url.net/wm03w47 Read the blog post about Karpenter: https://dt-url.net/mx03wzi Karpenter :https://karpenter.sh Cluster Api provider : https://github.com/kubernetes-sigs/karpenter-provider-cluster-api Azure Provider : https://github.com/Azure/karpenter-provider-azure AlibabaCloud provider: https://github.com/cloudpilot-ai/karpenter-provider-alibabacloud Dynatrace trial: https://dt-url.net/trial 📖 Chapters 📖 ----------------------------- 00:00 Introduction 08:17 Karpenter overview 13:55 NodePool CRD 20:03 Observability with Karpenter 29:58 Conclusion ----------------------------- 🔬 Want to learn more about tools that the cloud-native pros use? Check out the full list of my favorites over here on this YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6VBQyIvTlRjAMeeZN5yfD07X8DdYonnI Check out ALL my observability secrets, tips, and tricks in my blog: https://isitobservable.io/ 👉✅ Stay connected with me! BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/isitobservable.bsky.social LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/isitobservable Twitter: https://twitter.com/IsitObservable IsItObservable is powered by Dynatrace’s own developer relations team. Subscribe to get observability reviews, tips and tricks, and tutorials tested by cloud-native experts. I review, test, and share results to help you succeed with platform engineering and observability.