Sponsored Session: Kubernetes Package Management Using Unix Philosophy with Carvel

Carvel is a set of tools that simplifies the cumbersome task of installing and updating software on a Kubernetes cluster in a secure, scalable, and automated way.

• Carvel is a set of tools that do targeted operations in a small but efficient way
• Carvel allows users to swap tools and use the ones that make more sense for them
• Cap controller simplifies the cumbersome task of using multiple tools for lifecycle management
• App cr is built on top of Kubernetes API and specifies how to fetch, configure, and deploy software to a Kubernetes cluster
• Package repository is a collection of packages that are grouped together to help distribute multiple software and versions

Carvel solves the problem of managing software on a Kubernetes cluster by providing a set of tools that simplify the process. With Carvel, users can easily swap tools and use the ones that make more sense for them. Cap controller simplifies the cumbersome task of using multiple tools for lifecycle management, while App cr specifies how to fetch, configure, and deploy software to a Kubernetes cluster. Package repository helps distribute multiple software and versions, making it easier for users to manage their software. Overall, Carvel provides a streamlined solution for managing software on a Kubernetes cluster.

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