10 Best Practices for Optimizing Kubernetes on AWS
Blog post from Qovery
Kubernetes on AWS offers developers a robust platform for managing containerized applications, with Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) and Kubernetes on Amazon EC2 as the two primary options. EKS provides a fully-managed service to simplify cluster deployment and management, while EC2 offers more control for custom configurations. Optimizing Kubernetes on AWS involves best practices such as using the appropriate AWS services, configuring auto-scaling and load balancing, optimizing network performance, and implementing security measures like RBAC and network policies. Monitoring tools like Prometheus and Grafana are essential for tracking resource utilization, while Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Ansible or Terraform can streamline cluster setup. Despite challenges such as complex configuration and resource visibility issues, platforms like Qovery can simplify Kubernetes management by automating deployment, scaling, and monitoring across multiple AWS accounts and regions, ensuring optimal performance and security.