K8s Under Fire - Igniting Performance and Burning Through Bottlenecks with Kube-Burner

Explore Kube-burner, the CNCF Sandbox project specifically designed for Kubernetes performance and scalability testing, in this 30-minute conference talk from DevConf.US 2025. Discover how to push Kubernetes clusters to their absolute limits to validate whether they gracefully scale under demand or buckle under pressure. Learn about Kube-burner's three core capabilities: benchmark orchestration, precise measurements, and comprehensive observability that help uncover performance regressions and validate cluster stability. Examine real-world case studies demonstrating how this specialized tool can stress-test your infrastructure and ensure it's prepared for modern workload demands. Gain practical knowledge on using Kube-burner to establish robust Kubernetes benchmarks and verify your clusters can withstand high-pressure scenarios, making this session valuable for platform engineers, SREs, and Kubernetes enthusiasts focused on infrastructure reliability and performance optimization.