[#487] Kubernetes + ArgoCD + GitOps = dynamiczne środowiska - Robert Siemiński

Title: Kubernetes + ArgoCD + GitOps = dynamiczne środowiska - Robert Siemiński

Channel: SysOps / DevOps Polska

Description: This video is a recording from the SysOps/DevOps Kraków MeetUp #16 on February 29, 2024. Robert Siemiński discusses how to simplify the process of creating test environments on a Kubernetes cluster using ArgoCD and GitOps. He demonstrates the tools used and their practical application through a live demo.

Summary Overview: In this tutorial, you will learn how to leverage Kubernetes, ArgoCD, and GitOps to create dynamic test environments efficiently. By following the steps below, you can implement these tools in your development workflow and streamline the process of testing and deploying applications.

Step-by-Step Tutorial:

1. Install Kubernetes: Set up a Kubernetes cluster to manage your containerized applications. You can use a cloud provider like Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) or deploy Kubernetes on your own infrastructure using tools like kubeadm.

2. Install ArgoCD: ArgoCD is a continuous delivery tool for Kubernetes that helps automate the deployment of applications. Install ArgoCD on your Kubernetes cluster by following the official documentation or using Helm charts.

3. Set up GitOps Workflow: Configure your Git repository to store the declarative configuration files for your applications and environments. This follows the GitOps principles of using Git as the single source of truth for your infrastructure.

4. Define Application Configuration: Create Kubernetes manifests or Helm charts for your applications, specifying the desired state of each component. Store these configuration files in your Git repository.

5. Configure ArgoCD: Connect ArgoCD to your Git repository and set up the synchronization process to automatically deploy changes to your Kubernetes cluster based on the configuration files in Git.

6. Create Test Environments: Use ArgoCD to create dynamic test environments by defining different application configurations for testing purposes. This allows developers to test changes in isolated environments before deploying to production.

7. Monitor and Manage Environments: Monitor the status of your test environments using ArgoCD's UI or CLI. Manage the lifecycle of environments by rolling back changes or promoting them to production once testing is complete.

8. Optimize Workflows: Continuously improve your GitOps workflow by incorporating feedback from developers and stakeholders. Iterate on your configurations to enhance automation and efficiency in managing test environments.

By following these steps, you can implement a dynamic test environment setup using Kubernetes, ArgoCD, and GitOps, enabling your team to test applications more efficiently and streamline the deployment process.