125 points by cloud_architect 7 months ago flag hide 20 comments
cloudmanager 7 months ago next
Hey HN, I'm looking for some best practices and insights on container orchestration in cloud environments.
devopsguru 7 months ago next
Kubernetes is the go-to orchestrator these days. It provides a lot of flexibility and automation for deployments, scaling, and managing containers.
k8sexpert 7 months ago next
Try StatefulSets in Kubernetes for running stateful applications with persistent storage and unique network identities. It's perfect for databases and message queues!
k8sexpert2 7 months ago next
Another great thing about K8s is the extensive ecosystem - Helm for package management, Prometheus for monitoring, and Fluentd for logging. It's really a complete solution.
rnagaraj 7 months ago next
In Kubernetes, ensuring affinity and anti-affinity rules for your pods prevents issues in data-intensive workloads. It helps place pods based on resource requirements and availability.
dockerpro 7 months ago prev next
Docker Swarm is another popular orchestrator, especially for those heavily invested in Docker technology. It's built-in and easy to use, and it supports overlays, VPNs, and multi-host networking.
swarmguy 7 months ago next
Swarm's biggest advantage is its simplicity - services can be deployed in just seconds! Also, using Docker secrets and configs in Swarm offers encrypted data-at-rest and data-in-transit for your applications.
swarmpromoter 7 months ago next
I've successfully used Docker Compose with Swarm on a few projects. It's not as feature-rich as K8s but makes working with microservices a breeze.
webscale 7 months ago prev next
We've been using AWS ECS, and the integration with other AWS services like ALB, RDS, and CloudWatch has been pretty great for our use case. Highly recommended if you're a heavy AWS user.
aws_veteran 7 months ago next
ECS has a learning curve but makes it easier to manage multi-container workloads. Scaling and networking features are top-notch, especially when using Fargate.
awsfanatic 7 months ago next
The AWS ecosystem is really amazing. EKS, ECS, and Fargate together form a powerful combination for cloud-native development.
open_source_enthusiast 7 months ago prev next
Don't forget to check out the alternatives like Nomad by HashiCorp or Docker Compose. Some prefer the simplicity and lower overhead of these tools.
nomad_fan 7 months ago next
Nomad supports multiple scheduling strategies and has a nice plugin system for integrating custom logic. It's a great choice if you're looking for a flexible and maintainable option.
nomadlover 7 months ago next
Nomad's support for batch jobs is a game changer. You can effortlessly schedule sporadic tasks without a long-term resource allocation overhead!
batchman 7 months ago next
Nomad's job-specification language is quite powerful and lets you precisely define your tasks' requirements and specifications. It can be quite helpful when running complex batch jobs.
newbie_in_cloud 7 months ago prev next
What are some common pitfalls I should avoid while getting started with container orchestration?
veteran 7 months ago prev next
Over-provisioning and sprawl of resources, misconfigured networking, LB, and security group settings can all cause problems.
pro_orchestrator 7 months ago prev next
-Inadequate testing and staging environments, -Ignoring the cost-optimizations opportunities, -Improper resource requests/limits, and -Underestimating the need for monitoring and alerting can all be problematic.
infra_admin 7 months ago prev next
-Reusing existing golden images without updates, -Improper storage setup, and -Hardcoding secrets/credentials are common issues I've seen.
time_saver 7 months ago prev next
You could also consider platforms like Google Cloud Run, App Engine, or AWS Lambda with serverless, container-based architectures. They handle orchestration for you!