Power Efficiency Aware Kubernetes Scheduler (PEAKS)

Explore a groundbreaking approach to sustainable Kubernetes scheduling in this DevConf.US 2024 conference talk. Delve into PEAKS (Power Efficiency Aware Kubernetes Scheduler), a novel solution addressing the gap in sustainability-focused scheduler plugins. Learn how PEAKS integrates with the Kepler project, utilizing eBPF to monitor system-wide metrics and make dynamic, power-efficient pod scheduling decisions. Discover the collaborative efforts of Boston University, Red Hat, and IBM in implementing PEAKS across various experimental scenarios, from synthetic to realistic microservices-based deployments. Gain insights into how this innovative scheduler aims to optimize power utilization and reduce carbon footprint in Kubernetes environments.