We're Marketers - If We Can Learn Distributed Systems + K8s, So Can You

Discover the intricacies of distributed systems and Kubernetes in this engaging 35-minute conference talk presented by marketers Betty Junod and Paul Burt at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon. Explore the fundamental concepts behind Kubernetes' design, comparing it with other modern systems like Docker Swarm, HashiCorp Nomad, and K3s. Gain insights into crucial distributed systems concepts, including CAP theorem, Gossip protocols, High Availability, and the RAFT consensus algorithm. Examine real-world cases, such as Target's 2019 cascading failure, to understand the challenges faced by distributed systems. Learn why many tools rely on Etcd's RAFT and develop an intuition for what constitutes a "correct" system design. Walk away with a comprehensive understanding of the problems confronting distributed systems and the ability to recognize effective solutions in the field.