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Kubernetes Resource Requests and Limits: Keeping Your Pods in Check

Kubernetes Resource Requests and Limits: Keeping Your Pods in Check

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Christopher Adamson
Jun 28, 2025
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In Kubernetes, containers need CPU and memory to function, but not all containers need the same amount. Some are lightweight and only need a small slice of resources, while others are heavier and demand more. To manage this effectively, Kubernetes uses resource requests and resource limits.

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