New Relic introduces Fleet Control and Agent Control, two capabilities designed to streamline the management of instrumentation across Kubernetes clusters. These tools provide centralized operations, enabling teams to easily monitor, configure, and update agents, minimizing manual work and eliminating telemetry blind spots. Users can create and manage fleets, ensuring consistent and up-to-date instrumentation with a simplified interface.

Running AI workloads on Kubernetes presents unique networking and security challenges that require careful attention to protect sensitive data and maintain operational integrity. By implementing well-known security best practices, like securing API endpoints, controlling traffic with network policies, and enhancing observability, developers can mitigate risks and establish a robust security posture for their AI projects.

k0rdent v1.0.0 has been released, marking a significant milestone with enhanced features for managing distributed infrastructure at scale using Kubernetes. This version focuses on unified observability, cost optimization, and improved operational capabilities through the k0rdent Cluster Manager and Observability & FinOps components, providing production-grade stability and advanced service management. Key highlights include automated IP management, multi-cluster support, and integration with popular observability tools for better resource tracking and financial accountability.