🎉 Welcome to episode 3 of our podcast! 🎧 In this episode, we dive deep into the world of Karpenter with our expert panel 🧑‍🔬👨‍🔬, Young Seok Jeong and Andrew Park, both Partner Solution Architects from the Container Services team. Karpenter is a powerful tool for optimizing EKS workloads and improving compute utilization in real-time ⏱️💻. But what exactly is Karpenter, and how does it compare to the more traditional cluster autoscaler? 🤔 We explore the lay of the land and the limitations of the Cluster Autoscaler Spot support and discuss some of the primary problems that EKS users face today. These include custom configurations for different workload types, adopting spot, optimizing EC2 usage through node packing and instance selection, and addressing latency issues. Fortunately, Karpenter makes it possible for users to enjoy improved availability, lower compute costs, and minimized operational overhead. 🙌 But how easy is it to migrate to Karpenter? Our experts have shared their best practices and tips for a successful migration, including the use of Blueprints and EKS add-ons. Don't miss out on this informative episode that's packed with insights and practical tips from our experts. Tune in now to learn more about Karpenter and how it can benefit your EKS workload optimization needs. 📻👨‍💻👩‍💻

🎙️🎧 Welcome to Episode 2️⃣ of our podcast series! In this episode, we tackle the complexities of AWS savings tools and explore the reasons behind why engineers struggle with making commitments. 💰💻 👥 In this episode, our expert guests JT Giri and Andrew Lewis will take you on a journey through the AWS savings tools landscape and discuss strategies for simplifying the process. 🌄 🔎 We explore the vast array of AWS savings tools available to engineers and the potential challenges that come with navigating this complex landscape. We discuss why engineers may find the abundance of savings tools overwhelming and how this can lead to a lack of understanding when it comes to making commitments. 🤔💡

Welcome to episode 1 of nCast, where we explore the fascinating world of container orchestration and optimization. In this episode, our hosts Andrew and James will take us on a journey through the history of container orchestration, highlighting various optimization strategies along the way. On this episode is Andrew Lewis, Principal Cloud Optimization Architect, who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in optimizing EKS environments for cost. Together, they'll discuss the biggest challenges facing teams today in optimizing their EKS environments, and share practical tips and best practices for achieving cost efficiency. From there, they dive into the various optimization strategies that have emerged over the years, including the advent of cluster auto-scaling and vertical scaling frameworks. Andrew shares his insights on the benefits and challenges of each of these strategies and provides valuable tips for teams looking to optimize their EKS environments for cost. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just getting started in the world of container orchestration and optimization, this episode is sure to provide valuable insights and practical advice. Grab your headphones and join us as we dive deep into the world of container orchestration and optimization.