Exploring the fundamentals of SRE for GitOps and Kubernetes
In the evolving landscape of cloud-native applications, the integration of SRE principles with GitOps and Kubernetes represents a significant leap toward operational excellence. This section aims to provide a concise overview of these foundational concepts, equipping you with the knowledge to apply SRE practices effectively within your GitOps workflows and Kubernetes environments.
The intersection of SRE with GitOps
SRE is a discipline that incorporates aspects of software engineering into the realm of IT operations. The core philosophy of SRE is to treat operations as if they were a software problem, focusing on automating and optimizing system reliability and performance. Google introduced SRE to maintain large-scale services with high availability and performance goals. The key principles include defining clear SLOs, reducing organizational silos, embracing risk, and automating manual tasks.
GitOps is a paradigm...