Talk details

In schedule:
Purple Stage
May 30, 14:00 - 14:45 CET
The Journey of Migrating 2500 Apps to Multi-Cluster Kubernetes and Zero Trust Istio
Topics:
software architecture
tools
modernization
microservices
maintenance
management
design
Level: Intermediate

Embracing cloud-native technologies and shifting towards a modern infrastructure model is a transformative journey filled with strategic decisions and technical challenges. In this presentation, we delve into the intricacies of migrating 2500 applications to a multi-cluster Kubernetes environment integrated with Zero Trust Istio. Adopting new technologies to meet business demands poses complex challenges, and the outcomes often fall short of initial promises. This session explores what real-life migration journeys entail when adopting platform engineering and surging cloud-native technologies.

Istio, a service mesh, offers significant advantages for large-scale deployments of APIs and services in containerized environments. Many discussions highlight Istio's features but often overlook the practical aspects of operationalizing and harnessing these technologies effectively. We will explore the journey undertaken by a leading European retailer to integrate zero-trust networking across their extensive service network, employing straightforward controls.

Join us as we navigate through the real-world challenges, strategic solutions implemented, and the tangible benefits of deploying Istio across numerous Kubernetes clusters. This talk will cover the stringent demands for security and high availability, providing insights into how these were met through a thoughtful, phased migration strategy. Learn about the operational impacts, scalability of multi-cluster setups, and strategies for handling multi-tenancy and standardization effectively.

Speakers
Craft 2024 - Aram Hakobyan
Aram Hakobyan
Platform Engineering Lead at Zooplus SE

With over two decades of technical expertise in IT infrastructure and systems engineering, Aram has led transformative projects across a range of technologies and industries. The experience spans from designing and implementing complex multi-cluster Kubernetes systems to overseeing major production data center migrations and developing highly scalable and redundant product solutions. ...

Craft 2024 - Stanislav Ogarkov
Stanislav Ogarkov
Principal Platform Engineer at zooplus SE

Stanislav stumbled into the world of IT thanks to a broken PC in his early years. Surprisingly, he has held onto that knack for troubleshooting ever since, just on a bigger stage now as a Principal Platform Engineer. When he's not wrestling with tech dilemmas, he embraces the roles of a father, indulges in some gaming, and enjoys leisurely bike rides. 🖥️🚴🎮Stanislav has extensive experience in d...