Tutorials

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Kubernetes Autoscaling Tutorials

Horizontal Pod Autoscaling

Tutorial Series
4 tutorials
  1. 1 Introduction to Horizontal Pod Autoscaling in Kubernetes

    How to configure Horizontal Pod Autoscaling in Kubernetes for responsive, efficient scaling

  2. 2 How to use Custom & External Metrics for Kubernetes HPA

    An introduction to scaling Kubernetes workloads with application-aware metrics using Metrics Adapters and Horizontal Pod Autoscaling

  3. 3 Set up Kubernetes scaling via Prometheus & Custom Metrics

    Learn how to scale Kubernetes workloads based on custom Prometheus metrics using the Prometheus Adapter and Horizontal Pod Autoscaler

  4. 4 Leveraging Kubernetes HPA and Prometheus Adapter

    Learn how to scale Kubernetes deployments using Prometheus metrics with the Horizontal Pod Autoscaler (HPA)

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KEDA

Tutorial Series
4 tutorials
  1. 1 Introducing Kubernetes Event-driven Autoscaling (KEDA)

    Explore KEDA as an alternative autoscaling solution, extending the functionality of Kubernetes’ Horizontal Pod Autoscaler (HPA), to provide event-driven scaling, scale-to-zero and more

  2. 2 Getting Started with Autoscaling in Kubernetes with KEDA

    Get started with Kubernetes autoscaling using KEDA. Follow our step-by-step installation and learn about KEDA’s features and concepts.

  3. 3 Autoscaling workloads with KEDA and the Prometheus Scaler

    A step-by-step guide on learning how to use a KEDA scaler for autoscaling Kubernetes workloads using Prometheus metrics as an example

  4. 4 Autoscaling Jobs with KEDA's Redis List Scaler

    Autoscaling jobs with KEDA using a Redis List as an event source with Redis authentication

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Vertical Pod Autoscaling

Tutorial Series
4 tutorials
  1. 1 Understanding Kubernetes VPA: Why manual resource allocation is costing you thousands

    Learn why Kubernetes Vertical Pod Autoscaler has become essential for modern workload optimisation and cost control.

  2. 2 VPA component deep dive: How Kubernetes Vertical Pod Autoscaler works

    Understand the inner workings of VPA’s Recommender, Updater, and Admission Controller to configure reliable resource optimisation.

  3. 3 VPA production deployment: Avoiding pitfalls for safe and effective scaling

    Master systematic VPA rollout strategies, workload coordination, and monitoring approaches for reliable production scaling.

  4. 4 Advanced VPA implementation: Production patterns, ecosystem tools, and real-world configuration

    Master advanced VPA configurations, ecosystem integration, and production patterns using proven implementations.

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Kubernetes Autoscaling with Datadog

Tutorial Series
5 tutorials
  1. 1 Kubernetes Autoscaling: Getting Started with Datadog

    Learn how to scale Kubernetes workloads based on custom Datadog metrics using the Datadog Cluster Agent and Horizontal Pod Autoscaler

  2. 2 Kubernetes Autoscaling with Datadog External Metrics

    Learn how to scale Kubernetes deployments using Datadog external metrics with the Horizontal Pod Autoscaler (HPA)

  3. 3 Kubernetes Autoscaling: Using the DatadogPodAutoscaler

    Learn how to consolidate Kubernetes pod autoscaling with the DatadogPodAutoscaler CRD.

  4. 4 Kubernetes Autoscaling with Datadog: HPA or KEDA?

    A practical comparison of HPA with Datadog Cluster Agent versus KEDA for Kubernetes autoscaling, with working configurations and a decision guide.

  5. 5 Datadog Kubernetes Autoscaling: Choosing the Right Tool

    A use-case-driven guide to choosing between HPA + Cluster Agent, DatadogPodAutoscaler, and KEDA for Kubernetes autoscaling on Datadog metrics.