Hey everyone! I just wrote an article about Kubernetes CronJobs, which are super handy for scheduling recurring tasks in your Kubernetes cluster, much like how cron functions on Linux systems. I'm covering how to automate tasks such as backups, report generation, and cleanups without needing manual input. Ultimately, I want to spark a conversation about how you all use CronJobs. What's your experience with them? Has anyone implemented any cool use cases you'd like to share? I'd also love your feedback on the article itself, especially regarding best practices and real-life examples! Check it out if you're interested.
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Hey, does anyone know of good dashboards to track CronJob results?
One tip: make sure to set resource limits in your CronJobs!
Exactly! Setting requests and limits is key to preventing resource issues, especially in shared environments. It’s a good practice to include them in your examples.
Great article! It’s well-structured and easy to understand. Just a small note – make sure to mention that the time for CronJobs is UTC by default if no timezone is specified. Also, including details about where to find logs and the file system involved in cleanups would be really useful for readers. Looking forward to your next article!
Thanks for your feedback! I'll make sure to mention the UTC time and details about log locations in future updates. Your suggestions are super helpful!
Totally! You can try the Kubernetes Dashboard for basic job status and logs. For something more advanced, Grafana with Prometheus works great for visualizing success/failure counts. Also, Lens IDE is a powerful tool for monitoring jobs and logs visually.