theCronJob
A podcast for engineers building and operating modern infrastructure. Powered by Zesty.
Hosted by Omer Hamerman and Mark Serdze, The Cron Job explores Kubernetes quirks, cost optimization strategies, scaling, reliability, and the art of keeping things from catching fire in production, all while unpacking the deeper DevOps questions around ownership, automation, and the tradeoffs behind every engineering decision.
Tune in for real-world stories, sharp insights, and the occasional infrastructure epiphany.
theCronJob
Episode 29: Architecture Quirks That Defeat Kubernetes Cost Optimization
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In this episode, Omer and Mark discuss the architectural quirks that can undermine cost optimization in Kubernetes environments. They explore the challenges posed by monolithic applications, the pitfalls of microservices, the inefficiencies of node pool management, and the dangers of over-separation in Kubernetes setups. The conversation also covers the importance of scheduling rules, pod disruption budgets, and hidden costs associated with cloud infrastructure.