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Kubernetes Horizontal Pod Autoscaler (HPA)

Kubernetes Horizontal Pod Autoscaler (HPA)

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Christopher Adamson
Feb 09, 2025
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The Kubernetes HorizontalPodAutoscaler (HPA) automatically scales the number of pods in a deployment, replica set, or stateful set based on observed CPU, memory usage, or custom metrics. It ensures that applications can handle varying workloads efficiently while optimizing resource usage and costs.

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  • A basic understanding of Kubernetes concept…

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