Andrew Beekhof

Andrew Beekhof

Cluster guy to the rich and famous.

I made a new thing.

If you’re interested in Kubernetes and/or managing replicated applications, such as Galera, then you might also be interested in an operator that allows this class of applications to be managed natively by Kubernetes.

There is plenty to read on why the operator exists, how replication is managed and the steps to install it if you’re interested in trying it out.

There is also a screencast that demonstrates the major concepts:

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Feedback welcome.

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