Keeping the Lights On - Zero Downtime Application Upgrades in Kubernetes

Learn essential strategies for achieving zero-downtime application upgrades in Kubernetes through this 35-minute conference talk from InfraCloud Technologies experts. Discover practical approaches to maintain application availability during updates, including proper implementation of readiness and liveness probes, effective rolling update strategies, and Blue/Green deployment methods. Master critical concepts like SIGTERM signal handling, sidecar container management, and the strategic use of PodDisruptionBudgets and TopologySpreadConstraints. Explore how Priority Classes and Pod Eviction mechanisms contribute to maintaining stability during upgrade processes. Gain confidence in implementing robust upgrade procedures that ensure continuous application availability, preventing disruptions like lost shopping cart data and other user-impacting issues in mission-critical applications.