IO Resource Scheduling and Isolation in Kubernetes - Filling the Disk IO Gap

Explore a groundbreaking approach to Kubernetes resource management in this 39-minute conference talk by Theresa Shan and Cathy Zhang from Intel. Learn how to address the noisy-neighbor problem in oversubscribed environments by implementing disk IO-aware scheduling and dynamic resource boundary enforcement. Discover a new method for providing guaranteed disk IO performance through a simple pod specification process and a custom scheduler plugin. Gain insights into real-time disk IO utilization monitoring, resource optimization techniques, and dynamic adjustment of best-effort workloads to prioritize guaranteed workloads. Watch a live demonstration showcasing this innovative solution that fills a critical gap in Kubernetes' current resource management capabilities.

Fill a Gap of Kubernetes: IO Resource Scheduling and Isolation - Theresa Shan & Cathy Zhang, Intel