Optimizing Databases on Kubernetes Ep.1: Provisioning a Cluster and Configuring PostgreSQL on Kubernetes

Introduction:

In this introductory episode, Jérôme Petazzoni walks through the critical steps of provisioning a Kubernetes cluster tailored for running databases like PostgreSQL. Leveraging his extensive experience, Jérôme demonstrates practical tools and techniques to establish a scalable, cost-efficient database infrastructure while laying the groundwork for future optimizations covered in this series.

• Provisioning Kubernetes Clusters: A step-by-step guide to creating a reliable cluster using Linode.
• Setting Up PostgreSQL with CNPG: Deploying production-ready PostgreSQL clusters with built-in replication and backups.