IJBTT

From Planning to Rollback: Best Practices for Faster, Safer and Secure Kubernetes Deployments with SRE Principles
	© 2024 by IJCTT Journal
	Volume-72 Issue-11
	Year of Publication : 2024
	Authors : Praveen Chaitanya Jakku
	DOI :  10.14445/22312803/IJCTT-V72I11P124

How to Cite?

Praveen Chaitanya Jakku, "From Planning to Rollback: Best Practices for Faster, Safer and Secure Kubernetes Deployments with SRE Principles," International Journal of Computer Trends and Technology, vol. 72, no. 11, pp. 228-235, 2024. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/22312803/IJCTT-V72I11P124

Abstract
This article presents a structured approach to Kubernetes release management inspired by Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles. It emphasizes balancing fast software releases with high reliability and availability, aiming for zero-downtime deployments even when issues arise. The approach includes incremental releases, canary deployments, blue-green deployments, and rolling updates to reduce risks and disruptions. It also highlights the importance of feature flags, automated CI/CD pipelines, and strong security practices. Additionally, the article discusses the role of robust monitoring, versioning, chaos engineering, and thorough documentation in optimizing the release process. By adopting these strategies, teams can deliver software efficiently, securely, and with minimal risk, ensuring a seamless experience for users and aligning with business goals.

Keywords
Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), Kubernetes release management, Incremental releases, Parallel deployments, Feature flagging, Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD), Security in kubernetes deployments, Image scanning, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Rollback strategies, Chaos engineering, Release prioritization.

Reference

[1] A Guide to Release Management: What it is, Why it’s Important, and Best Practices, Instatus Blog, 2024. [Online] Available: https://instatus.com/blog/release-management
[2] Tram Tran, 5 Ways to Prioritize Your Software Release Backlog, DevOps digest, 2016. [Online] Available: https://www.devopsdigest.com/5-ways-to-prioritize-your-software-release-backlog
[3] David Usifo, The Difference Between Iterative and Incremental Development, Dee Project Manager, 2024. [Online] Available: https://deeprojectmanager.com/incremental-vs-iterative-development/
[4] Swati Khatri, How to Implement Blue-Green Deployment for Faster Releases, Index, 2024. [Online] Available: https://www.index.dev/blog/how-to-implement-blue-green-deployment-strategies
[5] SLA vs SLO: Tutorial & Examples, Squadcast, 2022. [Online] Available: https://www.squadcast.com/sre-best-practices/sla-vs-slo
[6] Jake Brereton, Mastering Git Branching Strategies for Software Development Success, Launch Notes, 2021. [Online] Available: https://www.launchnotes.com/blog/mastering-git-branching-strategies-for-software-development-success
[7] Harness Team, Software Rollback, Harness, 2024. [Online] Available: https://www.harness.io/blog/understanding-software-rollbacks
[8] A Guide to Understanding Observability and Monitoring in SRE Practices, SRE Fundamentals, Blameless, 2021. [Online] Available: https://www.blameless.com/blog/observability-and-monitoring
[9] Chaos Engineering: The History, Principles, and Practice, Gremlin, 2023. [Online] Available: https://www.gremlin.com/community/tutorials/chaos-engineering-the-history-principles-and-practice
[10] Isaac Sacolick, What Is CI/CD? Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery Explained, InfoWorld, 2024. [Online] Available: https://www.infoworld.com/article/2269266/what-is-cicd-continuous-integration-and-continuous-delivery-explained.html