VictoriaMetrics: A Guide, Comparing It to Prometheus, and Implementing Kubernetes MonitoringNov 19, 2025·10 min read
The Invisible Load Spike: Why Your Autoscaler Fails When It Matters Most (And How to Fix It)Your autoscaler is a liar. It promises to scale your workloads when demand spikes, but in production, when revenue is on the line, it chokes. The HorizontalPodAutoscaler (HPA) controller loop runs every 15 seconds, metrics-server takes another 30 sec...Nov 29, 2025·14 min read
Hands-On with FluxCD: A Practical Guide to GitOps for BeginnersWhether you're a developer, DevOps engineer, sysadmin, or platform engineer, you've heard of GitOps. GitOps is a methodology that extends the CI/CD model, allowing teams to manage infrastructure and application deployments using Git as a single sourc...Apr 30, 2025·10 min read
From Zero to Kubernetes Hero: Start Your Journey in 2025Kubernetes has become the cornerstone of modern application deployment and management, but for newcomers, its complexity can feel overwhelming. If you're ready to dive into the world of containers and orchestration but aren't sure where to start, thi...Dec 6, 2024·5 min read
Kubernetes Trends and Skills to Watch in 2025Fresh from KubeCon in Salt Lake City this November, I’ve been reflecting on the incredible journey of the Cloud Native ecosystem in 2024. From the trends showcased at KubeCon to the broader shifts across the industry this year, it’s clear that Kubern...Dec 4, 2024·4 min read
Civo's Developer-Centric Cloud: Simplifying Kubernetes for AllWhat is Civo? Civo is a cloud computing platform that provides fast and easy-to-use Kubernetes services. Its main offering, Civo Kubernetes, uses K3s, a lightweight and optimized version of Kubernetes developed by Rancher Labs. K3s is ideal for small...Oct 16, 2024·4 min read
Unlocking Kubernetes Security: The Risks of Privileged PodsIn Kubernetes, security should always be a top priority. One common pitfall that can lead to serious vulnerabilities is running pods in privileged mode. Understanding why this is dangerous and how to avoid it can significantly enhance the security po...Aug 23, 2024·3 min read
Applying the 80/20 Rule to KubernetesKubernetes is a vast and complex topic; knowing where to start can be overwhelming. Learning everything about Kubernetes all at once is a large undertaking that requires significant and sometimes overwhelming effort. When learning a new technology su...Aug 9, 2024·12 min read
