Adding TailScale to an existing k3s cluster simplifies secure networking but requires careful node configuration and firewall adjustments.
GKE NAP offers zero-config reliability for Google Cloud users, while Karpenter provides flexibility for AWS environments with spot instances and custom node templates.
Focus on proven cloud-native skills, hands-on troubleshooting, and clear expectations to attract and retain effective platform engineers.
Use dedicated, high-availability master nodes with isolated resources and standardized worker nodes sized for workload demands.
Storage remains a high-risk, high-complexity component in production due to its stateful nature, tight coupling with infrastructure, and the operational overhead of managing performance, durability, and scaling at scale.
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