Author Archives: Ramasankar

The End of an Era: Migrating from Ingress NGINX to Gateway API

A practical guide for platform engineers navigating the future of Kubernetes traffic management The Wake-Up Call If you’re reading this, you’ve probably already heard the news that sent ripples through the Kubernetes community: Ingress NGINX, the battle-tested controller that’s been routing traffic for countless production clusters since the early days of Kubernetes, is being retired.Continue reading “The End of an Era: Migrating from Ingress NGINX to Gateway API”

AWS re:invent 2025 – What to watch?

Ready for AWS re:Invent? Let’s meet at the event. I will be at AWS Community Builders re:Invent 2025 Mixer, AWS Community Builders re:Invent 2025 Mixer Here’s the guide for the event happening December 1-5: Key Keynotes to Attend The event features five major keynotes where AWS CEO Matt Garman and senior executives will announce newContinue reading “AWS re:invent 2025 – What to watch?”

Trending Topic: Deepseek R1

The Rise of DeepSeek R1: A Game-Changer in AI Landscape The AI world is a buzz, and right at its center is DeepSeek R1. But that is where the frenzy lies, not just in the amazing things it can do but also in how it’s redefining the entire landscape of AI. Cut to the chase:Continue reading “Trending Topic: Deepseek R1”

Mastering Karpenter Autoscaling in Rancher RKE2

Have you ever experienced the endless struggle of fitting workloads into your Kubernetes clusters, feeling like you’re stuck in a never-ending game of Tetris? It can be quite a challenge, especially when demand suddenly surges, and you find yourself in a frenzy trying to adjust. But fear not, as we’re about to take a voyageContinue reading “Mastering Karpenter Autoscaling in Rancher RKE2”

Exploring the pivotal role of advanced cloud architecture in enabling AI-driven digital transformation.

Modern AI Architecture: Building Scalable and Efficient Systems In the rapidly changing landscape of technology today, the challenges for organizations in managing and scaling their AI infrastructure have been unprecedented. This comprehensive guide will walk through key elements of modern AI architecture and also provide practical insights into implementation. The Growing AI Landscape: Current ChallengesContinue reading “Exploring the pivotal role of advanced cloud architecture in enabling AI-driven digital transformation.”

AWS re:Invent 2024: The Game-Changing Announcements You Might Have Missed

While the keynotes and major product launches grabbed the headlines at AWS re:Invent 2024, some of the most transformative announcements flew under the radar. Let’s explore these hidden gems that are set to reshape how we build and deploy cloud solutions. Amazon Nova: Pushing the Boundaries of AI The launch of Amazon Nova through AmazonContinue reading “AWS re:Invent 2024: The Game-Changing Announcements You Might Have Missed”

Decoupling Terraform and Ansible: A Deep Dive into Infrastructure Management

Why Decouple Terraform and Ansible? Decoupling Terraform and Ansible allows for a clear separation of concerns in infrastructure management: By decoupling these tools, we can: Approach 1: Jenkins CI Integration This approach uses Jenkins as the orchestrator for both Terraform and Ansible operations. Step-by-Step Example: 5. Run the Jenkins pipeline to provision and configure theContinue reading “Decoupling Terraform and Ansible: A Deep Dive into Infrastructure Management”

New Trends in Devops, Cloud Engineering, Platform Engineering

As we move into 2025, the DevOps, Cloud Engineering, and Platform Engineering landscape continues to change rapidly. These interrelated disciplines are undergoing transformative changes that reshape how organizations approach software development, deployment, and infrastructure management. Let’s review some of the most significant trends in these domains. AI-Driven DevOps and Cloud Operations AI and ML are becoming integral to DevOps and cloud engineering practices. These technologies are enhancing automation, predictive analytics, and decision-making processes throughout theContinue reading “New Trends in Devops, Cloud Engineering, Platform Engineering”

Service Mesh Evolution in Kubernetes: 2023 State of the Art

Introduction 2023 marked significant advancements in service mesh technologies, with Istio, Linkerd, and Cilium emerging as leading solutions. Let’s explore the latest developments and best practices in Kubernetes service mesh implementations. Istio’s Ambient Mesh Overview In 2023, Istio’s Ambient Mesh became production-ready, offering a sidecar-less architecture: Key Features Cilium Service Mesh Native eBPF Integration AdvancementsContinue reading “Service Mesh Evolution in Kubernetes: 2023 State of the Art”