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How Getir optimized their Amazon EKS compute using Karpenter

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This article discusses how Getir optimized their Amazon EKS compute using Karpenter, an open-source project for automating the provisioning and operation of Kubernetes clusters on AWS.

Specifically, the article covers:

  • Challenges faced by Getir in scaling their Amazon EKS workloads, managing diverse application requirements, and optimizing costs
  • Evaluation of Karpenter as a solution and Getir's adoption strategy, including performance targets and a gradual rollout approach
  • Key learnings from Karpenter adoption, such as improved patch management and consolidation benefits
  • Outcomes of using Karpenter, including substantial cost savings (60% reduction in Amazon EC2 compute costs), improved instance efficiency (from 30% to 85%), and operational simplification
  • Conclusion highlighting Karpenter's effectiveness in optimizing Amazon EKS workloads and compute costs


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