Optimizing Kubernetes Operators and Admission Control with Pepr

Explore a conference talk on optimizing Kubernetes operators and admission control using Pepr. Learn how this open-source Kubernetes controller and TypeScript framework simplifies the process of building controllers and managing complex system configurations. Discover Pepr's intuitive API and its hybrid approach combining elements of Operator-SDK and Kyverno. Gain insights into leveraging Kubernetes Server Side Apply, Watch, and Webhooks for controlling admission and object lifecycles within clusters. Master techniques for mutating Kubernetes objects as they enter the cluster, including assigning default settings like security contexts and Istio sidecars. Understand how to implement validation to reject unsafe resources, such as pods with write mounts and containers running as root. Acquire the skills to create efficient Kubernetes operators using Pepr to achieve desired resource states.

Optimizing Kubernetes Operators and Admission Control with Pepr - Kimberley Schaefer & Casey Wylie