CoreDNS will fail you at scale (with default settings), with Mohamed Hamdan Faris S M

In this KubeFM episode, Faris shares his experience managing CoreDNS and scaling Kubernetes clusters with 900 nodes and 15k pods.He shares the challenges and solutions encountered during an incident, providing valuable insights into maintaining a robust Kubernetes environment.You will learn:The importance of scaling the Kubernetes control plane for large clusters.Strategies for optimizing CoreDNS to ensure efficient DNS resolution and prevent incidents.The pros and cons of using VictoriaMetrics versus Prometheus for monitoring and observability.Tips for maintaining a calm and effective team dynamic during high-stress situations.SponsorThis episode is sponsored by Datadog — a single, unified platform for monitoring CoreDNS alongside the rest of your stack. Try it free for 14 days and get a free t-shirtMore infoFind all the links and info for this episode here: https://ku.bz/4QD3kFP60Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more.