Kubernetes HPA

Kubernetes is a popular platform for managing container clusters. It offers three forms of autoscaling, including Horizontal Pod Autoscaling (HPA) which automatically adjusts the number of pod replicas based on set metrics. HPA works with stateless workloads and avoids thrashing by choosing the largest pod count recommendation. However, there are limitations to Kubernetes autoscaling, such as resource waste, and advanced tools are needed for accurate resource optimization. HPA can be configured to auto-scale in Kubernetes installations.

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