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Kubernetes sidecar deployment using CircleCI

Kubernetes excels at managing complex, containerized systems, and one of its most impactful patterns is the sidecar. Sidecar containers extend applications by running supplementary processes in tandem. This modular architecture enables enhanced observability, networking, or security layers — all without changing the core application code. Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) practices are key to reliably shipping these configurations.

Serverless vs. Containers: A Comprehensive Guide to Choosing the Right Solution

In the rapidly evolving world of cloud computing, network engineers often need to decide between serverless computing and containerization. Both technologies offer unique advantages and are suited to different types of applications. This article aims to provide a comprehensive comparison of serverless computing and containers, helping network engineers make an informed decision based on their specific needs.

Is AI the Future of Software Development, or Just a new Abstraction? Insights from Kelsey Hightower

Join Kelsey Hightower as he shares his thoughts on the current state of AI and its potential impact on software development. In this discussion with Mark Boost and Dinesh Majrekar, Kelsey explores the possibilities and limitations of AI, and how it may change the way we build and interact with software. From the importance of pragmatism to the role of abstraction, Kelsey offers valuable insights for developers, engineers, and anyone interested in the future of technology.

Rancher Live: The Kubernetes report card

Join Divya Mohan live on July 17th at 2 PM UTC on to explore OpenReports—a new project for unified, API-driven reporting. Discover how OpenReports simplifies capturing and consuming policy, security, and compliance reports via a vendor-neutral API. See live demos, real-world use cases, and learn how this project brings clarity and consistency to Kubernetes reporting. Don’t miss it!

A Simple Guide To GKE Cost Allocation And Cluster Spend

Running workloads on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) delivers impressive scalability and flexibility. Yet, it can also introduce a tricky challenge: tracking GKE costs accurately. Remember, GKE costs rarely scale linearly. Overprovisioned nodes, idle autoscalers, and orphaned workloads can quietly balloon your bill in the background. And while GKE’s native tools offer some visibility, they often miss the full picture.

Infrastructure Management: When to Pick Bare Metal or Virtualized Servers

Infrastructure management isn't about taking sides. Too often, teams get pulled into “X is better than Y” debates that miss the bigger picture: your compute stack should serve your needs, not industry hype. A common decision point in the past has been the choice between bare metal or cloud hyperscalar virtualization. Nowadays, the answer isn't 1 or 0.

Canonical delivers Kubernetes platform and open-source security with NVIDIA Enterprise AI Factory validated design

To ease the path of enterprise AI adoption and accelerate the conversion of AI insights into business value, NVIDIA recently published the NVIDIA Enterprise AI Factory validated design, an ecosystem of solutions that integrates seamlessly with enterprise systems, data sources, and security infrastructure. The NVIDIA templates for hardware and software design are tailored for modern AI projects, including Physical AI & HPC with a focus on agentic AI workloads.

#045 - Beyond Cluster Creation: Mastering Multi-Cluster Kubernetes with Gianluca Mardente (Cisco)

Join Itiel as he chats with Gianluca Mardente, a Principal Engineer at Cisco Systems. Gianluca shares his path to tech and Kubernetes, including his work history and the inspiration behind his open-source project, Sveltos. They dive into the significant challenges of managing a large fleet of Kubernetes clusters – ensuring consistency, handling upgrades, and coordinating resources across different clusters.

Rancher Live: Balancing Open Source Activities in Corporate Environments

Join the discussion about how to balance Open Source Activities in the context of corporate live. Based on Amanda and Kim's talk at KubeCon Europe 2025 in London - Achieving a balance between corporate goals and open source activities is essential for organizations that offer and rely on both commercial and open source technologies. This balance can be hard to achieve when you have goals, needed results, and resource constraints all pulling in different directions.