New Workshop: Load Balanced Kubernetes Cluster with Cluster API
Did you know that you can take advantage of Equinix Metal Load Balancers while quickly provisioning a Kubernetes cluster? You can try this hands-on in our latest workshop that takes advantage of two Equinix integrations with the Kubernetes API: Cloud Provider Equinix Metal (CPEM) and Cluster API Provider Packet (CAPP). This workshop takes a user step-by-step through gathering configuration details from the Metal Console, setting up the launch environment, and deploying a sample application on the load balanced cluster. You’ll use CAPP to deploy the cluster on Equinix Metal machines, including three control plane nodes and two worker nodes to demonstrate the load balancing functionality. By changing the configuration in CPEM, it is enabled to set up the load balancing service in front of the control plane nodes. Later, the user deploys and verifies nginx as a sample application. This produces a website that can be accessed via an external IP managed by a dynamically provisioned Equinix Metal Load Balancer, which can be reviewed in the Equinix Metal console. Make sure to permanently delete the cluster using the workshop instructions since Cluster API clusters will attempt to repair themselves if servers and load balancers are deleted manually. This workshop is a wonderful way to gain comfort using a diverse set of Kubernetes related tools as well as Equinix load balancing and bare metal.Go SDK | Inside Equinix Developer Tech
In this video, David Flanagan, a.k.a. Rawkode, does a deep dive on the Equinix GO SDK. David explores how to leverage webhooks and APIs with the Equinix SDK to build pipelines for remediation, automation, and notifications. We'll demonstrate how to send GET requests, showing the requests made and their results. This approach allows for dynamic capacity checks based on environment variables, integrated seamlessly with your infrastructure. This was a brief yet insightful introduction to the Equinix SDK. Go ahead, experiment with the Equinix SDK, and share your creations with us. Until next time, have a great day!
Terraform CDK | Inside Equinix Developer Tech
In this video, David Flanagan a.k.a. Rawkode, does a deepdive on the Equinix Terraform CDK. David will discuss the advantages of using Terraform CDK for your Equinix provisioning, emphasizing the benefits of a declarative approach to code. This method allows for reusable snippets across teams, reducing redundant work. We'll demonstrate how to create a function to find the cheapest server configuration and show how this refactored code can be published and shared via various platforms like NPM and PyPy. Thank you for joining this walkthrough on provisioning Equinix Metal devices with Terraform CDK. Be sure to check out the other demo videos in this series. See you next time!
Nutanix Terraform Cluster Provisioning
Come join Equinix's Chris Privitere! Nutanix Terraform Cluster Provisioning simplifies the process of setting up cloud environments. By using a few lines of code, you can efficiently configure and deploy clusters. This method ensures a streamlined and consistent setup, reducing manual errors. It's a reliable solution for managing complex IT infrastructures. LINKS Nutanix Workshop Create an Account Deploy Labs
AI Use Cases with Martin Hickey, IBM
In this video, Steve Martinelli interviews Martin Hickey, a software developer at IBM, about his experience working with open-source projects. Martin explains how he got started in open source and the benefits of collaboration within the community. He also discusses his current work in the field of AI and the potential applications of the technology. Martin shares his experiences speaking at conferences and emphasizes the importance of human interaction in technology. He concludes by highlighting the need to approach AI with caution but also recognizes its potential for positive impact.
SIG Security with Tabitha Sable, Datadog
In this video, Chris Privitere interviews Tabitha Sable, one of the co-chairs of SIG Security, while at KubeCon EU 2024. They discuss the role of SIG Security in improving the security of Kubernetes, including coordinating third-party audits, conducting security assessments, and enhancing the security content of Kubernetes documentation. They also talk about the challenges of balancing security features with practicality and the importance of community involvement in improving Kubernetes security. Tabitha mentions that SIG Security is always open to new members and encourages interested individuals to join their Slack channel and participate in their regular meetings.
Open Source Programs with Hannah Aubry, Fastly
Ed Vielmetti from Equinix and Hannah Aubry from Fastly discuss the similarities between their work and how they address challenges in the open source community. They emphasize the importance of supporting open source projects and communities, as well as the value of collaboration and contribution. They also discuss the concept of financial sustainability for open source projects and the need for organizations to support and give back to these communities. They highlight the importance of communication and asking for help when needed. Overall, they express their passion for open source and the positive impact it has on innovation and collaboration.
Containerd, Docker, and Finch with Phil Estes, AWS
In this video, Steve Martinelli from Equinix interviews Phil Estes, a Principal Engineer at AWS. They discuss Phil’s background in software development and his involvement in open-source projects, particularly in the container runtime world. Phil talks about his work on Docker, Containerd, and a new project called Finch, which provides a wrapper for container runtime tools. They also discuss the adoption of Containerd and the reasons why many managed Kubernetes services switched from Docker to Containerd. Phil shares his favorite open-source moments and mentions upcoming speaking engagements. He encourages people to try out Finch and provides information on where to learn more about the project.
