In-place Updates with Cluster API: The Sweet Spot Between Immu... Fabrizio Pandini & Stefan Büringer

This talk focuses on in-place updates with Cluster API, exploring the balance between immutable and mutable infrastructure. Fabrizio Pandini and Stefan Büringer from Broadcom discuss how Cluster API addresses this challenge, allowing systems to seamlessly choose the optimal approach for achieving the desired state. The presentation highlights the user-friendly interface and the technical intricacies of the feature, including how to utilize extension points to customize Cluster API behavior based on specific needs and infrastructure types. Attendees will gain insights into effectively operating clusters through a combination of immutable rollouts and in-place updates.