Phased Upgrades of Strimzi Managed Kafka Fleets

Learn how to manage phased upgrades of Strimzi-managed Kafka fleets in large production Kubernetes environments. Discover the challenges of upgrading Strimzi Cluster Operator when managing multiple Kafka clusters, as standard upgrades cause all managed clusters to roll simultaneously onto updated images. Explore advanced deployment strategies for running multiple Strimzi versions concurrently, enabling controlled handoff of Kafka cluster management between different operator versions. Master techniques for managing fleet upgrades without disrupting production workloads, including adding and removing Strimzi versions dynamically. Understand the architectural considerations and potential pitfalls when scaling Strimzi deployments across large production environments. Gain practical insights into deployment models that provide granular control over upgrade timing and cluster rolling schedules, along with additional deployment options this flexible approach enables.