Deep Dive into Scaling Pods: Vanilla Kubernetes, Knative and KEDA - David Pech

This talk explores the complexities of autoscaling in Kubernetes, addressing common assumptions and real-world challenges faced by users. The speaker discusses both built-in and advanced scaling mechanisms, including VerticalPodAutoscaler (VPA), HorizontalPodAutoscaler (HPA), Knative, and Kubernetes Event-driven Autoscaling (KEDA). Real scenarios such as constant load, business hours patterns, spiky traffic, and varied container types are analyzed to demonstrate how to effectively set up, operate, and fine-tune these tools. Attendees will gain insights into the advantages and disadvantages of each method, learn monitoring techniques, and assess their impact in diverse environments. David Pech, a seasoned DevOps professional with two decades of experience, leads the session, sharing his expertise in Kubernetes and cloud technologies.