Control Theory for SRE

Explore the application of Control Theory in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) through this 26-minute conference talk from SREcon19 Europe/Middle East/Africa. Delve into the world of PID (Proportional, Integral, Derivative) controllers and learn how to implement them for autoscaling Kubernetes deployments based on custom targets. Gain insights into the historical context of control engineering, including the centrifugal governor, and understand key Prometheus terms. Watch a simulation and live demo showcasing the technologies used, and discover essential concepts such as set points, overshoot, and tuning methods. Master the art of creating smooth scale-up and scale-down processes for your deployments, and understand how control theory principles can enhance safety and quality systems in large-scale industrial processes.

Intro
History
Centrifugal Governor
Prometheus Terms
Simulation
Technologies used
Demo
Set Point
Overshoot
Tuning Methods
PID Controller