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A Comprehensive Guide for SREs Build Foundational Knowledge on How etcd fits into the Kubernetes Ecosystem etcd is the single source-of-truth data store for the Kubernetes cluster. As a Key-Value store with advanced features, etcd stores mission-critical Kubernetes data: configuration data, the cluster state and metadata. This information is key for the Kubernetes cluster to scale and self-heal. If etcd malfunctions, it can cause failures on the Kubernetes cluster.

The new GKE Compliance makes maintaining compliance for your Kubernetes clusters is easier than ever before.

Creating a platform? You're in the right spot. Our mission at Cycle started with a clear purpose: to create the best platform for building platforms. Here's the thing, there's really no easy way to build a platform. It requires making a lot of tough technology decisions that can affect success, growth, and upkeep for years to come. There are however some ways to make things simpler. Here are the three technology decisions I've seen make the biggest impact and how to navigate them.

Kubernetes, an open-source platform for automating the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications, has come a long way since its inception. As it celebrates its 10th birthday, here’s a look back at its history and milestones.

As Kubernetes celebrates its 10th anniversary, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on the profound impact Kubernetes has had on the cloud technology landscape. Since its inception, Kubernetes has revolutionized the way we deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications, becoming the de facto orchestration platform for today’s cloud-native ecosystem.

In today's tutorial, we're diving into the world of container orchestration by setting up a Docker Swarm on AWS EC2 instances. Docker Swarm allows you to manage a cluster of Docker hosts as a single virtual system, making it easier to deploy and scale your containerized applications. By leveraging the power of AWS EC2, we'll walk through each step to get your Swarm up and running smoothly.

System observability is an essential part of identifying performance issues within your environment because it provides a comprehensive view of how your systems are operating at a glance. Typically, observability is achieved through the collection and analysis of metrics. These metrics, generated by your applications, are deliberately incorporated by developers into the source code to offer insights into the application’s internal processes.

In the world of DevOps, engineering organizations are constantly seeking solutions that can simplify operations, reduce overhead, and accelerate development. While a number of container orchestration platforms exist, their complexity and high maintenance demands often leave engineering leaders seeking alternatives. This is where Cycle comes in. Cycle’s LowOps container orchestration and infrastructure management platform is designed to get your team to 80% efficiency from day one.