2 HN users recommended this talk2 months2017–2022score 2.5
Years with an HN recommendation, 2007–2026
HN recommends it for Hightower's clear mental models, such as comparing the scheduler to Tetris and explaining why resource limits matter.
Kelsey Hightower introduces Kubernetes to sysadmins at PuppetConf 2016, with a demo. He explains the declarative model and how it changes the contract between infrastructure and applications.
“Kelsey Hightower comparing the kubernetes scheduler to Tetris was awesome for cementing a mental model.” (HN, 2022)
There's a great example on why setting limits is a good thing from one of Kelsey Hightower's talks, for some reason your initial comment triggered remembering this advice: [this video]
Kelsey Hightower's advice on why setting resource limits is a good thing.
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