How can I deploy a new AWS Lambda and API Gateway version without downtime?
I have a /catalogue API backed by AWS Lambda, currently running version 1. As part of my CI/CD pipeline, I publish the OpenAPI definition and Lambda deployment package…
blue-green deployment
When Should I Use Blue-Green Deployments Instead of Kubernetes Rolling Updates?
What are the practical trade-offs between blue-green deployments and standard rolling updates in Kubernetes, and when is the extra complexity justified? I'm especially interested in production experience and…
What’s the safest way to upgrade Amazon RDS MySQL 8.0 before extended support charges begin?
Amazon RDS MySQL 8.0 standard support ends on July 31. Starting August 1, instances that remain on MySQL 8.0 will automatically enter paid extended support unless you explicitly…
Need Advice on Traffic Migration Strategy for Ingress Nginx Migration
I'm currently involved in a big migration project where we need to transition from our existing ingress nginx controller to a new solution, specifically F5 nginx, in a…
Is there a way to downgrade AWS RDS after an upgrade?
I've run into a bit of a snag with AWS RDS. I'm being prompted to upgrade my SQL version to 8.4 with a single click, but it seems…
How to Implement Blue/Green Deployment for 200 Azure Container Apps with TCP Ingress?
I'm currently managing 200 Azure Container Apps and need to set up a Blue/Green deployment strategy. My main challenge is that all 200 apps utilize TCP ingress, but…
Best Strategies for Zero Downtime Deployments in Production?
I'm managing a production environment with about 100 pods and need advice on how to update services regularly with nearly zero downtime. Ideally, I'd like to have a…