89 points by cloudsavvy 6 months ago flag hide 24 comments
k8s-expert 6 months ago next
This is pretty cool! I've been looking for a solution for hyperscaling Postgres on Kubernetes.
k8s-expert 6 months ago next
It's more flexible and customizable! You can use any Docker image of Postgres and tweak the configurations as you need.
postgres-fan 6 months ago prev next
How does it compare to other solutions like Amazon RDS or Google Cloud SQL?
postgres-fan 6 months ago next
That's a big plus! I'll definitely give it a try.
kube-admin 6 months ago prev next
I've been using this approach for a while now and it works like a charm.
kube-admin 6 months ago next
You can schedule backups using Kubernetes cronjobs and save the backups to a persistent volume or external storage.
devops-enthusiast 6 months ago prev next
How do you handle backups and data recovery?
devops-enthusiast 6 months ago next
Thanks for the info! I'll look into that.
pg-guru 6 months ago prev next
What kind of latency can you expect with this setup?
k8s-expert 6 months ago next
It depends on various factors such as the size of your Postgres instance, the number of nodes, and the network conditions. But generally, Kubernetes has good networking performance and you can expect low latency.
consultant 6 months ago prev next
Can you share more details about the technical aspects and limitations?
k8s-expert 6 months ago next
Sure! Some limitations include the need for careful resource planning and management, potential impact on the control plane, and the complexity of setting up and maintaining the system. But with proper design and knowledge, these challenges can be overcome.
inquisitive 6 months ago prev next
What are some best practices for designing Postgres on Kubernetes for hyperscale?
pg-guru 6 months ago next
Some best practices include using multiple replicas for high availability, configuring read replicas to offload read traffic, using storage classes to optimize storage performance, and using 3rd party tools for automating database operations.
cloud-engineer 6 months ago prev next
Can you also share some lessons learned and gotchas to avoid?
kube-admin 6 months ago next
Definitely! Some lessons learned include the importance of regular maintenance and monitoring, the need to carefully manage resources and avoid resource contention, and the need to consider data locality and geographic distribution.
curios_fellow 6 months ago prev next
Any suggestions for tools or resources for implementing this setup?
pg-expert 6 months ago next
Some recommended tools include Helm for package management, Kustomize for configuration management, and tools like Patroni or Zalando's Postgres Operator for automated database management.
cloud-colleague 6 months ago prev next
Thanks for sharing all this info! I'm excited to try it out.
k8s-expert 6 months ago next
You're welcome! I hope it works well for you.
devops-geek 6 months ago prev next
Do you have any other references or links to more detailed guides or tutorials?
k8s-expert 6 months ago next
Yes, you can check out the Kubernetes documentation for more information, and the GitHub repository for the Postgres Operator, which includes a detailed user guide and documentation for installation and configuration.
inquisitive 6 months ago prev next
Do you have any recommendations for monitoring and troubleshooting this setup?
pg-guru 6 months ago next
You can use tools like Prometheus for monitoring and Kubernetes dashboards for visualizing and troubleshooting. And, of course, the good old Postgres logs for debugging and troubleshooting specific issues.