Tag: kubernetes

Master Helm templating sanity. Values files, smart defaults, when to skip Helm entirely, and why nested variables aren't always the answer.

Build a three node Kubernetes cluster on mini PCs with k3s: static IPs, firewall ports, local-path storage, and a first deployment that actually answers.

Vector vs Fluent Bit log shippers: Rust-based transforms and sinks vs lightweight C agent. Config, VRL, footprint, and when each wins.

Daemonless OCI image builds in CI without Docker-in-Docker risks. Kaniko vs Buildah compared, when each fits, and which one suits your pipeline.

ArgoCD ApplicationSets let one template generate dozens of GitOps Applications across clusters. Covers List, Cluster, Git, Matrix, and PR generators with real patterns.

OPA and Rego aren't just Kubernetes gatekeepers. Block :latest tags in CI, enforce Terraform resource tags, and filter HTTP APIs.

Headlamp is the CNCF-backed Kubernetes UI that won't hold your clusters hostage. Deploy it, add OIDC auth, and extend it with plugins for your home lab setup.

K9s, Lens, and Headlamp compared for Kubernetes cluster management, find the UI that fits your workflow: terminal TUI, desktop GUI, or self-hosted web app.

Krew is the kubectl plugin manager. These are the plugins that save time in a home lab Kubernetes setup, plus exactly how to install them all fast.

KEDA lets Kubernetes scale workloads on queue depth, cron schedules, and broker lag, including scale-to-zero for serious home lab resource savings overnight.

Crossplane vs Terraform and OpenTofu for home lab infra: GitOps-native Kubernetes CRDs versus battle-tested HCL, which one actually fits your k3s cluster?

Stop guessing Kubernetes pod resource limits. Goldilocks + VPA analyze real usage and recommend exactly what CPU and memory your containers need to run.