Make Your Cluster Fly - Embedding a Multi-Node Kubernetes Cluster in Aircraft Using Puppet and Flux

Explore the challenges and solutions of embedding a multi-node Kubernetes cluster inside an aircraft using Puppet and Flux in this 32-minute conference talk from CNCF. Discover how to bootstrap and operate an air-gapped Kubernetes cluster at 40,000 feet, addressing unique challenges in the avionic environment. Learn about autonomously bootstrapping the cluster using GitOps principles extended to the operating system with Puppet. Understand the innovative approach to container deployment, ensuring all containers are cached onboard before deployment begins. Gain insights into a custom Kubernetes Operator designed to verify container caching before Flux installs workloads. Witness the practical application of edge computing in aviation as the speakers showcase their avionic-certified Onboard Data Center (ODC) running Kubernetes. Elevate your understanding of cloud-native technologies in extreme environments and push the boundaries of conventional cloud computing.

Make Your Cluster Fly: Embed a Multi-Node Kubernetes Cluster Inside an Aircraft Using Puppet & Flux