Optimizing K8S Cluster Autoscaling with Karpenter: Cost-Efficiency and Reliability

About the Workshop:

Join us for an exclusive hands-on workshop designed to take your Kubernetes autoscaling skills to the next level with Karpenter! This event will provide you with practical knowledge on how to optimise cluster performance, reduce operational costs, and improve resource allocation using Karpenter in EKS.

Target Audience:

Managers/CTOs, DevOps Engineers, Platform Engineers, and the K8S & Cloud Native community.

Workshop Highlights:

Gain an in-depth understanding of Karpenter's integration with EKS.

Learn to configure Karpenter for cost-effective and reliable NodePools.

Implement advanced strategies to optimise resource allocation.

Get hands-on experience with real-world scenarios and best practices.

Agenda:

EKS Cluster Setup: 15 minutes

Installing and Configuring Karpenter: 20 minutes

Implementing EC2NodeClass and Right-Sizing NodePools: 40 minutes

Monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana: 10 minutes

Karpenter for Different Workloads and Namespaces: 30 minutes

How to Participate?

To ensure maximum engagement, we’re offering seats to those who complete a unique 3-step challenge:

Step 1: Get the First Hashtag!

Find the first #Hashtag code hidden in this description. Use it in a LinkedIn post explaining why you're excited about this workshop. Tag us to be noticed! @Cloud Native Melbourne @K8SUG

Step 2: Take the Quiz!

After your post is verified, you will receive a link to a 5-question quiz on Kubernetes and Karpenter.

Step 3: Final LinkedIn Post!

Complete the quiz to get another #Hashtag code and publish your second post.

Complete all steps to receive your official ticket to the event.

Prerequisites:

Laptop with internet connectivity

Basic knowledge of Kubernetes and EKS

Access to AWS Console

Understanding of IaC concepts

Publish a LinkedIn post using #CloudNativeMelbourne

Don’t miss this chance to learn, engage, and elevate your skills with Kubernetes and Karpenter.