Pratik Bandarkar

Hi there! I am Pratik Bandarkar, a cloud enthusiast and tech blogger. This blog is my space to document my hands-on experiences as I explore and experiment with cloud technologies, DevOps practices, and infrastructure management. Here, I share real-world insights I have gathered while working on various systems.

When I am not diving into tech, you will find me behind the camera, capturing the world through my lens. Feel free to browse through my tech tips or take a break and explore my photography portfolio!

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Connecting the Dots: SNAT, DNAT, and Traffic Flow in Kubernetes

Curious about how Kubernetes handles pod communication with external services? In this deep dive, we will explore how Kubernetes manages both outgoing and incoming traffic, the role of iptables, and SNAT/DNAT rules. Whether you are new to Kubernetes or experienced, this guide simplifies the complexities of Kubernetes networking.

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Automating SSL/TLS Certificates for Kubernetes using Cert-Manager: Hands-On Guide

In this tutorial, learn how to automate SSL/TLS certificate management in Kubernetes with Cert-Manager. It will guide you through step-by-step instructions to install Cert-Manager, configure self-signed certificates, create certificates from a self-signed CA, and request trusted certificates from Let’s Encrypt using DNS challenges. Improve your Kubernetes security with automated SSL certificate provisioning and renewal for Ingress resources.

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SSL Certificate Management in Kubernetes: Simplifying Security with Cert-Manager

Learn how to secure your Kubernetes applications with SSL/TLS certificates using cert-manager. This blog covers various certificate management options, including Let’s Encrypt, self-signed certificates, and CA issuers. Discover how cert-manager automates the SSL certificate lifecycle to enhance security and simplify management.

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LitmusChaos in Action: Practical Chaos Experiments

In this blog, we dive into real-world chaos engineering scenarios using LitmusChaos, an open-source tool for testing Kubernetes resilience. We explore three key experiments: simulating network latency on an NGINX application, generating high load with the k6-loadgen experiment, and inducing memory pressure on a node using the node-memory-hog fault. These practical examples demonstrate how LitmusChaos can uncover vulnerabilities in your Kubernetes setup, ensuring your applications are prepared for unexpected failures. Learn how to implement these experiments and monitor the results with Grafana dashboards.

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Installing and Configuring LitmusChaos – Getting Started with Chaos Engineering in Kubernetes

In this part of the series, we focus on installing and configuring LitmusChaos in Kubernetes. We walk through a step-by-step installation using Helm and explore the LitmusChaos UI, which simplifies chaos experiment management. If you’re looking to get started with chaos engineering in Kubernetes, this guide provides practical insights and sets the stage for real-world chaos scenarios in the next part.

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