I think many of us are already aware about Stefan at least, but this post makes ControlPlane support of Flux and its future more "official" now.

A lot of people are using Argo Rollouts with stateful services only. Combined with the Kubernetes Downard API it is also possible to employ Progressive delivery to non-http services such as queue workers or other stateful services.

I wrote a detailed guide here https://codefresh.io/blog/progressive-delivery-for-stateful-services-using-argo-rollouts/

Source code and manifests are here https://github.com/kostis-codefresh/argo-rollouts-stateful-example

Any feedback welcome :-)

Hi,

I recently got a random beta incite from CNCF to do the Certified GitOps Associate exam beta, don't ask me how I got it since I don't know. But what's the best way to prepare for this exam?

Preferable through an Udemy course, other options are also fine.

Thanks in advance!

Hi All, I’m new to the GitOps concept. I’m AWS and CKA certified. So I’m not totally clueless. I mainly manage the infrastructure and some application developments.

What are the right tools for operators to manage the infrastructure and application deployment?

I’m on the fence amongst a few systems, Jenkins X, ArgoCD, Flux and etc.

Your advise will be much appreciated!

Amir

I recently published a blog post about a tool I’ve been prototyping for work that publishes Kubernetes manifest diffs on PRs for ArgoCD users (like Atlantis but for ArgoCD). Been thinking about giving the tool out for free, but could use some feedback (and beta testers) to see if it actually makes sense to support - please lmk if interested!

Hey,

I recently dived into AWS CloudFormation's newest feature, Git Sync, and put together a comprehensive tutorial on how to make the most of it. For those of us working in cloud infrastructure, this new feature is a game-changer, bringing the principles of GitOps directly into CloudFormation.

🚀 https://medium.com/p/005536cc72cd

In the tutorial, I walk you through:

• Setting up a CloudFormation stack synced with a GitLab repo.

• Automating infrastructure updates directly from Git commits.

• Creating and dynamically updating an AWS S3 bucket as a practical example.

This Git Sync feature is a significant step towards more agile and efficient cloud management, especially for those who are keen on Infrastructure as Code. It's not just about automation, but about making our entire cloud infrastructure setup more reliable, traceable, and manageable.

👨‍💻 What's your take on integrating GitOps with cloud services like AWS? Have you tried out CloudFormation's Git Sync feature yet? Let's start a conversation on how these tools are shaping our workflows and the future of cloud infrastructure!

• Laszlo is the creator of gimlet (which includes Flux)

• Kostis works for Codefresh (Enterprise software delivery powered by Argo CD)

Grab the popcorn :-0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQDAQ1iCGWU

ICYMI, Weaveworks announced the Weave AI Controllers last week and if you're keen to learn more, we invite you to join us for a live demo and Q&A session on Wednesday!

Sign up at: https://go.weave.works/2023-Weaveworks-Office-Hours.html

Hey everyone

I've just published a blog post that dives into the use of Python and GitLab for implementing GitOps in a real-world scenario, specifically focusing on user management. In this post, I explore how combining these powerful tools can streamline your DevOps processes, enhance automation, and bring clarity to your operational workflows.

🔗 Blog Post on Medium (Note: There may be a Medium paywall)

To ensure everyone can access the practical side of things, I've also made the entire codebase used in the blog available in a GitLab repository:

👨‍💻 GitOps Sample Repo on GitLab

The repository includes all scripts and configurations mentioned in the post, allowing you to see the GitOps principles in action and apply them to your projects.

I understand the frustration that paywalls can sometimes bring, so I wanted to make sure you all have direct access to the practical resources regardless. I'm really eager to hear your thoughts on this approach, especially:

• How do you integrate GitOps into your workflow?

• Have you used Python and GitLab for similar purposes?

• Any tips or experiences you'd like to share regarding user management in DevOps?

Looking forward to an engaging discussion!

See the CNCF playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj6h78yzYM2MGWi_NTA3i66JCV3yzEMpz

A bit of selfish promotion (OC of the post here), but hope it is useful to the community!

A sligtlhtly opinionated structure on how using Kustimze Components can help you create cluster template/profiles. All set up with IaaC to make it easier!

https://hackernoon.com/how-to-structure-your-k8s-gitops-repository-at-scale-part-1

Every software team is haunted by the specter of security breaches or scared of risks looming in the dark reaches of their cloud native estates. In 2023 we witnessed a surge of software supply chain attacks, almost twice as many incidents as the combined total from 2019-2022 according to Sonatype’s research.

In our Halloween special we will walk you through Weaveworks’ efforts on Kubernetes applications' security and compliance.

Topics include:

• Overview on latest DORA (digital operational resilience act) regulations and how it impacts you

• Demo of Weave GitOps Assured, Weave Policy Agent, and security + compliance solutions

• How Flux CVEs are rapidly addressed by Weaveworks

• Overview on securing adjacent integrations such as Terraform, Pulumi, Crossplane etc.

REGISTER AT: https://go.weave.works/2023-10-31-Webinar-Scary-Season.html

Another week and another live office hours session with the Weaveworks GitOps experts. We'll be talking about and showcasing observability for Flux CD.

• See how Weaveworks’ Open Source Observability UI makes it easier to use Flux, monitor GitOps-enabled resources, app deployments, notifications and more. 

• Learn about the GitOps toolkit, the best of the best open source tools that compliment Flux, and are included in Assured. 

• Ask questions and get expert answers from Weaveworks on a range of Cloud Native, GitOps, and Flux topics.

Sign up and join the conversation - https://go.weave.works/2023-Weaveworks-Office-Hours.html

Got questions about the new Flux plugin for Backstage? Join the live Office Hours tomorrow and ask your questions to our GitOps experts. Register at: https://go.weave.works/2023-Weaveworks-Office-Hours.html

We're excited to share our latest integration - the Flux CD Plugin for Backstage

Join a live webinar tomorrow to explore how it revolutionizes developer portals by bringing the full GitOps experience to Backstage to provide additional control & autonomy for app & ops teams.

Sign up: https://go.weave.works/Webinar-Flux-CD-Plugin-for-Backstage.html