Aflevering #72 Kubernetes At Scale: From On-Premises To Cloud

In this special episode recorded at TechEx Cloud & Security, Ronald Kers (CNCF Ambassador) and Jan Stomphorst (Solutions Architect at ACC ICT) are joined by Adnan Hodzic, a seasoned expert in data analytics and open-source contributions. The discussion centers on the transformative power of Kubernetes, the benefits of migrating to the cloud, and the importance of open-source collaboration in advancing technology. Key Topics Discussed: - Adnan’s Journey into IT and Open Source: - Early fascination with technology, leading to impactful projects like Auto Freak, a Linux tool for optimizing system performance. - Open-source ethos: the rewards and challenges of contributing freely accessible tools used by major organizations. - Migrating to Google Cloud Platform: - Adnan outlines the migration of large-scale analytics workloads to GCP. - Advantages of Google services like Vertex AI and Kubernetes Engine for scalability and flexibility. - Cost-saving practices, such as spinning up clusters on demand to reduce idle resource consumption. - Kubernetes: On-Premises vs. Cloud Deployments: - Adnan shares insights on maintaining one of the largest on-prem Kubernetes clusters in the region. - The complexities of scalability, risk management, and compliance in hybrid environments. - Practical use cases for disaster recovery and multi-region failovers. - Open Source in the Financial Sector: - A conversation on fostering open-source collaboration among financial institutions like Rabobank and ABN Amro. - Opportunities to overcome silos and share solutions that improve efficiency across the industry. - Future of Kubernetes and Cloud Technologies: - The trend towards serverless infrastructure and tools like Cloud Run for lightweight, scalable solutions. - Calls for Kubernetes Long-Term Support (LTS) to ease maintenance for large enterprises. - Adnan’s vision for innovation through open-source and its parallels with automotive industry disruption. Special Segment: Recorded at TechEx Cloud & Security, this episode captures the lively atmosphere of one of the leading cloud and security events, showcasing how experts like Adnan are shaping the future of technology. Closing Thoughts: The episode concludes with a reflection on the importance of adaptability in a fast-evolving tech landscape. Ronald and Jan express their excitement for upcoming episodes featuring more insights on GitOps, security, and cutting-edge Kubernetes practices. Stuur ons een bericht. Like and subscribe! It helps out a lot. You can also find us on: De Nederlandse Kubernetes Podcast - YouTube Nederlandse Kubernetes Podcast (@k8spodcast.nl) | TikTok De Nederlandse Kubernetes Podcast Where can you meet us: Events This Podcast is powered by: ACC ICT - IT-Continuïteit voor Bedrijfskritische Applicaties | ACC ICT