EKS AL2 to AL2023 memory usage spikes in nginx, anyone else

Diagnosing and Resolving Memory Spikes in Nginx on EKS AL2023 If you’ve migrated from Amazon Linux 2 (AL2) to AL2023 on EKS and noticed memory spikes in Nginx.

JR

3 minute read

If you’ve migrated from Amazon Linux 2 (AL2) to AL2023 on EKS and noticed memory spikes in Nginx pods, you’re not alone. This post walks through a pragmatic diagnosis and repair workflow, with actionable steps to prevent recurrence.

Practical guidance for using yaml over the CLI when managing Kubernetes

YAML Over CLI: Production Reality vs. Tutorial Simplicity As a platform engineer, you’re not alone in preferring YAML over ad-hoc CLI commands.

JR

2 minute read

As a platform engineer, you’re not alone in preferring YAML over ad-hoc CLI commands. The question isn’t whether it’s uncommon—it’s whether you’re optimizing for tutorial simplicity or production safety. Here’s the breakdown: