Kubernetes exposed pods with replicas

About this example

Proper pod replication and exposure are crucial for Kubernetes’ high availability and load balancing. This example includes:

• Service Exposure: Showcases a service (svc) directing traffic to pods via your.domain.com.
• Replication Controllers: Highlights the use of replication controllers (rs) to manage multiple pod replicas.
• Deployment Management: Depicts a deployment (deploy) as the declarative update mechanism for pods and replicas.
• Resource Management: Details resource management policies including network policies (netpol), quotas, and limits to maintain cluster health.

When to use

• Application Scaling: For engineers planning the scaling strategy for a Kubernetes-deployed application.
• Resilience Planning: When designing systems for resilience, employing replication controllers and horizontal pod autoscalers (hpa).
• Policy Enforcement: For teams implementing network, resource quotas, and limits policies to enforce security and efficiency.

How to use

1. Start editing: Duplicate the example file and double-click on the diagram.
2. Customize diagram: Add/modify nodes, groups, and relationships using a diagram-as-code syntax to customize it for your Kubernetes setup.
3. Customize layout: Arrange the elements on the diagram to reflect the specific architecture and workflows of your system.
4. Collect feedback: Distribute the diagram among your team and solicit feedback to improve the design and ensure a clear understanding.