In this episode, Omer and Mark delve into the intricacies of using Spot Instances versus On-Demand Instances in cloud computing. They discuss the mechanics behind Spot Instances, the importance of building applications that can adapt to the volatility of these instances, and the various strategies for effectively integrating them into production environments. The conversation also touches on innovative solutions for managing Spot Instances and optimizing costs in cloud infrastructure.

In this episode, Omer and Mark discuss the complexities and considerations surrounding multi-cloud environments, particularly in light of recent AWS outages. They explore the implications of cloud strategies, disaster recovery, and the economics of maintaining infrastructure across multiple cloud providers. The conversation emphasizes the challenges of data management and the potential pitfalls of multi-cloud deployments, ultimately questioning the necessity and practicality of such strategie...

In this episode, Omer and Mark discuss the future of Kubernetes, exploring various upcoming features and enhancements. They delve into the significance of streaming list responses, the management of pod lifecycles, dynamic resource allocation, and improvements to the horizontal pod autoscaler. The conversation also touches on the balance between stability and complexity in Kubernetes, as well as innovations in init containers.

In this episode, the hosts and their guest Ido Slonimsky delve into the ongoing debate about the best programming language for Kubernetes. They explore various languages, including Go and Rust, discussing their advantages and disadvantages in the context of Kubernetes development. The conversation highlights the importance of familiarity with tools, the impact of language choice on maintainability, and real-world experiences in selecting languages for production environments.

In this episode, Omer and Mark share their personal horror stories from the world of engineering, focusing on challenges faced in Kubernetes, DNS issues, security breaches, and the costs associated with cloud infrastructure. They discuss the importance of proper DNS configuration, the risks of exposing sensitive information in front-end code, and the unexpected costs of zombie EC2 instances. The conversation also highlights the significance of implementing security measures in CI/CD processes...

In this episode of theCronJob podcast, hosts Omer and Mark engage in a lively discussion about various hot takes in the tech industry, focusing on Kubernetes, DevOps, AI, and multi-cloud strategies. They explore the effectiveness of horizontal pod autoscaling, the risks associated with VPNs, the evolution of DevOps culture, and the implications of AI in infrastructure management.

In this episode of The Cron Job, Omer and Mark delve into the complexities of right sizing in Kubernetes, discussing the differences between horizontal and vertical scaling, the challenges of automating resource management, and the potential conflicts between Horizontal Pod Autoscaler (HPA) and Vertical Pod Autoscaler (VPA). They explore alternative scaling solutions and emphasize the importance of best practices in resource allocation to ensure stability and efficiency in cloud infrastructure.

In this episode, Omer and Mark discuss the challenges of deploying applications on Kubernetes, using a movie aggregator application as a case study. They explore the importance of understanding Kubernetes components, scaling, monitoring, and the benefits of using managed services to streamline deployment and reduce maintenance overhead. The twelve-factor app mentioned in this episode: https://12factor.net/

In this episode of The Cron Job, Omer and Mark delve into the topic of bad architecture in software development, sharing real-world examples and discussing the implications of poor design choices. They explore the evolution of architectures, the importance of security, and the challenges posed by regulations. The conversation also highlights common pitfalls in cloud storage management, particularly with AWS S3, and concludes with best practices to avoid architectural mistakes.

In this episode, Omer and Mark discuss the complexities of trusting open source software, particularly in the context of Kubernetes and other popular projects. They explore the evaluation process for open source projects, the risks associated with licensing changes, and the security concerns that arise from supply chain attacks. The conversation highlights Kubernetes as a gold standard for open source management and emphasizes the necessity of having a robust evaluation process for enterprise...

You're not alone! In this candid episode of theCronJob, hosts Omer Hamerman and Mark Serdze dive into the messy side of infrastructure engineering by sharing real-world DevOps mishaps. From small misconfigurations to entire systems going sideways, they unpack how even seasoned pros can make mistakes—and more importantly, how to learn from them. Expect honest stories, practical lessons on prevention and recovery, and a few laughs along the way as they explore what happens when your systems cat...

This episode delves into the essential decision facing DevOps engineers and infrastructure architects: choosing between EKS and ECS. The hosts explore real-world tradeoffs between the two, EKS’s flexibility and portability as a Kubernetes-based solution versus ECS’s simplicity, tight AWS integration, and lower management overhead. They unpack when each service makes sense, balancing complexity, cost, scalability, and ecosystem maturity, offering listeners clarity for making infrastructu...

Can AI render the DevOps role obsolete, or is it the ultimate augmentation tool? In Episode 2 of theCronJob, hosts Omer Hamerman and Mark Serdze put the provocative question ‘Will AI Kill DevOps?’ under the microscope. Expect a deep dive into how machine learning, generative AI, and automation are reshaping pipelines, troubleshooting, and observability, not by replacing engineers, but by transforming the way they work. Discover whether to fear AI or forge ahead with it.