157: Kubernetes with Craig Box

There’s more than what meets the eye when it comes to Kubernetes, and Craig Box – ARMO’s VP of Open Source & Community –is one of several who have seen its many twists and turns since its inception. He talks with Jason and Patrick about Kubernetes’ origins in pop culture, utility in the modern workflow, and possible future in today’s episode.

00:01:31 Introductions

00:03:39 Craig’s early internet speed experience

00:07:46 An adventure towards Google

00:16:55 Project Seven

00:21:17 Mesos

00:26:42 The origin of Kubernetes

00:28:36 DS9’s influence on naming conventions

00:37:49 Getting more results with the same resources

00:47:13 IPv4

00:53:44 Craig’s thoughts on learning Kubernetes

01:06:59 Kubescape

01:18:12 Working at ARMO

01:23:16 Programming Throwdown on Youtube

01:23:55 Farewells

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• Links:
  • Craig Box:
    • Substack: https://substack.com/profile/107796914-craig-box
    • Github: https://github.com/craigbox
    • Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/crbnz/
    • Twitter: https://twitter.com/craigbox
  • ARMO:
    • Website: https://www.armosec.io/
    • Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/armosec/
  • Others:
    • The Project Seven origin story: https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/containers-kubernetes/from-google-to-the-world-the-kubernetes-origin-story
    • 7 of 9 on Memory Alpha: https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Seven_of_Nine

More Throwdown? Check out this prior episode:

• E135: Kubernetes with Aran Khanna: https://www.programmingthrowdown.com/episodes/157-kubernetes-with-craig-box

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