
Bootstrapping in Air-Gapped Environments
Strategies and tools for bootstrapping Kubernetes clusters in air-gapped or offline environments without direct internet access.

Strategies and tools for bootstrapping Kubernetes clusters in air-gapped or offline environments without direct internet access.

Kubernetes 1.20 marked a significant update with Dockershim deprecation plans, CSI snapshot GA, node lifecycle improvements, and new troubleshooting tooling.

Microsoft’s Akri 0.1 simplifies discovering and scheduling edge devices like cameras and sensors into Kubernetes clusters.

Kubernetes 1.19 extended support to one year, delivered Ingress GA, polished CSI and CRD features, and introduced API Priority and Fairness for enterprise stability.

Kubernetes 1.19 graduates HPA v2 to GA, marking the maturity of custom metrics autoscaling. This post covers production patterns, metrics pipelines, and real-world deployment strategies.

Cluster API v1alpha4 introduces API stability improvements, enhanced provider maturity, and migration patterns that set the foundation for production readiness.

k0s reaches general availability, delivering a single-binary, zero-friction Kubernetes distribution optimized for edge computing and CI/CD environments.

Trivy provides fast, comprehensive vulnerability scanning for container images, enabling teams to identify and remediate security issues before deployment.

Kubernetes 1.18 polished user workflows, expanded EndpointSlice, advanced topology-aware scheduling, and prepared Ingress for GA with `IngressClass` and `pathType` updates.

Kubernetes 1.17 prioritized stability and long-term support, adding features like Topology Manager beta, external cloud provider progress, and improved kubectl workflows.