Google Cloud published a blog post explaining how to use GKE fleets and Argo CD to simplify multi-cluster Kubernetes management. The post covers creating a GKE fleet with application clusters and a control cluster to host Argo CD, along with using Connect Gateway and Workload Identity to streamline authentication. It also introduces the fleet-argocd-plugin, a custom Argo CD generator designed to simplify fleet management. I'm particularly impressed with how the plugin automatically imports the GKE Fleet cluster list into Argo CD and keeps the cluster information synchronized. This greatly simplifies cluster management and allows application teams to focus on deployments. The use of Connect Gateway and Workload Identity is also interesting as it enhances security by removing the need to manage Kubernetes Service Accounts. Overall, this post presents a robust solution for multi-cluster Kubernetes management, and I'm excited to see how it can be used to simplify deployments and improve security.
Empower your teams with self-service Kubernetes using GKE fleets and Argo CD
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