Deploying a Kubernetes Cluster on Google Compute Engine
The following procedure creates a Kubernetes cluster using four worker VMs and one master VM (a total of five virtual machines). You can manage this cluster from you're local workstation or any preferred environment.
Before You Begin
For a simplified setup with a graphical user interface, consider using Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) to provisi ...
Posted on Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:08:59 +0000 by astaroth
Deploying Java and PHP Applications on Kubernetes with ELK and Prometheus Monitoring
Environment Preparation
1.1 Cloning GitLab Repository
mkdir /root/gitlab/
cd /root/gitlab/
git clone http://172.17.17.84:85/java/java.git
1.2 Setting Up Harbor Registry
Login and create a project named demo in Harbor.
docker login reg.ctnrs.com
# Username: admin
# Password: harbor12345
docker tag <source-image> reg.ctnrs.com/demo/java-de ...
Posted on Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:09:24 +0000 by pplexr
Understanding Kubernetes Pods: Core Concepts and Management
What is a Pod?
A Pod is the smallest deployable unit in Kubernetes, representing a single instance of a running process within a cluster. It acts as a wrapper for one or more application containers.
Pod Deployment Models
Two primary models exist for deploying applications within Pods:
Single-container Pod: The most common pattern, where a sing ...
Posted on Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:30:17 +0000 by darkcarnival
Configuring GPU Resource Scheduling in Kubernetes Clusters
Prerequisites
Ensure NVIDIA drivers are installed on each node before proceeding.
Step 1: Install NVIDIA Container Runtime
Install the nvidia-container-runtime package on each node:
yum install nvidia-container-runtime
Step 2: Configure Docker
Edit /etc/docker/daemon.json to configure Docker to use the NVIDIA runtime:
{
"default-runtime ...
Posted on Sun, 31 May 2026 22:14:46 +0000 by thor erik
SuperEdge: Extending Kubernetes to Edge Computing Scenarios
Understanding Edge Computing
Edge computing is a distributed computing paradigm that brings computation and data storage closer to the sources of data. This approach enables processing to occur where data is actually generated, rather then sending all data to centralized cloud infrastructure. By deploying computing capabilities at the network e ...
Posted on Sat, 30 May 2026 18:58:21 +0000 by ldtiw
Deploying a Single-Node Kubernetes Cluster with kubeadm
Prerequisites
Before starting, ensure you're machines meet these requirements:
One or more machines running CentOS 7.x (x86_64)
Hardware: minimum 2GB RAM, 2 CPUs, 30GB disk space
Network connectivity between all machines
Internet access for pulling container images
Swap disabled
Objectives
Install Docker and kubeadm on all nodes
Initialize t ...
Posted on Fri, 29 May 2026 21:10:42 +0000 by phrozenflame
Automated Pod Restarts Triggered by Kubernetes Configuration Changes
Cloud-native architectures rely heavily on ConfigMaps and Secrets for externalizing application settings. However, modifying these resources does not inherently propagate changes to running containers. Environment variables injected via env remain static until a pod restart. File-based mounts eventually reflect updates but often introduce sligh ...
Posted on Fri, 29 May 2026 19:34:28 +0000 by daimoore
Kubernetes Cluster Troubleshooting: Diagnostic Workflow and Core Techniques
Diagnostic Workflow: The Three Core Techniques
When troubleshooting issues in a Kubernetes cluster—such as unresponsive nodes, crashing Pods, or network failures—it's essential to move beyond surface-level symptoms. A structured diagnostic approach significantly improves resolution speed and accuracy. The following three techniques form the fou ...
Posted on Thu, 28 May 2026 20:09:59 +0000 by upnxwood16
Understanding Pod Controllers in Kubernetes
Common Pod Spec Fields
spec.containers <[]object>
spec.containers.name <string>: Container name, required and unique. Cannot be changed after creation.
spec.containers.image <string>: Image path/name:tag.
spec.containers.imagePullPolicy <string>: Image pull policy: Always, Never, IfNotPresent. Default is IfNotPresent, e ...
Posted on Tue, 26 May 2026 22:31:30 +0000 by yarons
Deploying Easysearch on AWS EKS: A Complete Implementation Guide
Modern enterprises increasingly require powerful search and analytics capabilities to handle growing data volumes. Easysearch emerges as an enterprise-grade search engine that enables organizations to build high-performance, scalable data retrieval systems. In today's cloud computing landscape, containerization has become the standard approach ...
Posted on Tue, 26 May 2026 00:06:25 +0000 by frigidman