Kubernetes and Cloud Storage - Tackling Performance Bottlenecks at Scale

Explore how Kubernetes and cloud storage interact in this 13-minute conference talk that examines critical performance bottlenecks in large-scale environments. Discover common storage patterns in Kubernetes by tracing the complete data journey from pod to disk and back, gaining insights from real-world experience running large-scale bioinformatics pipelines. Learn to identify and troubleshoot storage inefficiencies using open-source observability tools, while understanding the storage internals that often become performance bottlenecks. Master best practices for maximizing throughput and reliability in demanding workloads, and acquire practical strategies for optimizing cloud storage configurations. Gain actionable knowledge to boost performance in production Kubernetes environments through a deeper understanding of storage architecture and optimization techniques.