Swap on Kubernetes: Current Status and Future Plans

Explore the journey of bringing swap support to Kubernetes in this 32-minute conference talk from DevConf.CZ 2024. Delve into the technical aspects of swap implementation, including the recent elevation to Beta status in Kubernetes version 1.30. Learn about the collaborative efforts that revived the NodeSwap feature from its prolonged alpha state. Discover the new cgroup v2 support, introduced "swap behaviors," and the emphasis on system stability. Gain insights into the design choices, challenges faced, and potential use cases for swap in Kubernetes environments. Understand the future plans and ongoing questions surrounding this feature. By the end of the talk, acquire the knowledge needed to potentially contribute to the continued development of swap support in Kubernetes.

What the swap?! Swap on k8s: current status and future plans - DevConf.CZ 2024