From Kubernetes to Cloud Run: Chainguard's Journey

Exploring Cloud Migrations & Infrastructure Strategies with Jason Hall of Chainguard

In this episode of the Cloud Native Compass podcast, hosts David Flanagan and Laura Santamaria chat with Jason Hall, Principal Engineer at Chainguard. They dive into Chainguard's migration from Kubernetes and Knative to Cloud Run, discussing the reasons behind the move, cost considerations, managing technical debt, and best practices for infrastructure management. The conversation also covers the benefits of using Cloud Run, their strategic use of BigQuery for event logging, and insights into least access security models. Tune in to learn more about navigating cloud-native environments and optimizing infrastructure.

00:00 Introduction
00:52 Jason Does Stuff
01:32 Chainguard's Migration Journey
02:18 Challenges with Kubernetes and Knative
04:33 Adopting Cloud Run
12:15 Multi-Region Deployment with Cloud Run
19:26 Security and Authorization Practices
27:29 Operational Decisions and Cost Considerations
33:07 Debunking Kubernetes Myths
33:24 The Illusion of Free Services
33:42 Scaling Challenges and Solutions
37:00 Convincing Leadership to Address Technical Debt
39:41 Developer Environments in the Cloud
43:18 Cloud Run vs. BigQuery Debate
47:20 Security and Logging Best Practices
52:56 Future Plans and Focus Areas
54:45 Final Thoughts and Farewells