From a8450c8f555a2b167c7fe4552137af1a5271f02f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sara <100384099+SaraDPH@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:29:31 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 1/6] Adding an article list to the K8s blog --- .../index.md | 12 ++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 12 insertions(+) diff --git a/content/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/index.md b/content/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/index.md index dc27e0b7dc3e..55da61ef3ddb 100644 --- a/content/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/index.md +++ b/content/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/index.md @@ -73,6 +73,18 @@ Pulumi’s 2025 advancements, including [Pulumi Kubernetes Operator 2.0 GA](http +## In this Kubernetes article: + +- [Why Kubernetes Needs to Go Beyond YAML](/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/#why-kubernetes-needs-to-go-beyond-yaml) +- [The 2026 Convergence of AI, Platforms, and Policy in Kubernetes](/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/#the-2026-convergence-of-ai-platforms-and-policy-in-kubernetes) +- [The 2026 Shift: AI Assisted Kubernetes Operations](/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/#the-2026-shift-ai-assisted-kubernetes-operations) +- [Operator First: Kubernetes Deploys Your Cloud](/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/#operator-first-kubernetes-deploys-your-cloud) +- [Intelligent Kubernetes Infrastructure Across Every Cloud](/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/#intelligent-kubernetes-infrastructure-across-every-cloud) +- [Where to Start](/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/#where-to-start) +- [Register for the Workshop: From Zero to Production in Kubernetes](/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/#register-for-the-workshop-from-zero-to-production-in-kubernetes) +- [Visit Pulumi at KubeCon 2025 Booth 1045](/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/#visit-pulumi-at-kubecon-2025-booth-1045) +- [Final Thoughts](/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/#final-thoughts) + ## Why Kubernetes Needs to Go Beyond YAML The article [*Kubernetes Best Practices I Wish I Had Known Before*](https://www.pulumi.com/blog/kubernetes-best-practices-i-wish-i-had-known-before/) highlights a key challenge: relying solely on YAML as the source of truth for Kubernetes is no longer sustainable. Clusters are dynamic, environments multiply, and static YAML files cannot keep up with the complexity of modern infrastructure. From 20cecdc3b9c893edb60fdcc74ac8b8309e23eb7a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sara <100384099+SaraDPH@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:42:40 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 2/6] Apply suggestions from code review --- .../beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/index.md | 7 ++++--- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/index.md b/content/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/index.md index 55da61ef3ddb..853be3560af5 100644 --- a/content/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/index.md +++ b/content/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/index.md @@ -78,10 +78,11 @@ Pulumi’s 2025 advancements, including [Pulumi Kubernetes Operator 2.0 GA](http - [Why Kubernetes Needs to Go Beyond YAML](/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/#why-kubernetes-needs-to-go-beyond-yaml) - [The 2026 Convergence of AI, Platforms, and Policy in Kubernetes](/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/#the-2026-convergence-of-ai-platforms-and-policy-in-kubernetes) - [The 2026 Shift: AI Assisted Kubernetes Operations](/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/#the-2026-shift-ai-assisted-kubernetes-operations) -- [Operator First: Kubernetes Deploys Your Cloud](/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/#operator-first-kubernetes-deploys-your-cloud) +- [Operator-First: Kubernetes Deploys Your Cloud](/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/#operator-first-kubernetes-deploys-your-cloud) - [Intelligent Kubernetes Infrastructure Across Every Cloud](/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/#intelligent-kubernetes-infrastructure-across-every-cloud) -- [Where to Start](/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/#where-to-start) -- [Register for the Workshop: From Zero to Production in Kubernetes](/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/#register-for-the-workshop-from-zero-to-production-in-kubernetes) +- [Bring Your YAML and Helm, Then Evolve](/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/#bring-your-yaml-and-helm-then-evolve) +- [Begin Your Kubernetes Automation Journey](/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/#begin-your-kubernetes-automation-journey) +- [Workshop: From Zero to Production in Kubernetes](/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/#workshop-from-zero-to-production-in-kubernetes) - [Visit Pulumi at KubeCon 2025 Booth 1045](/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/#visit-pulumi-at-kubecon-2025-booth-1045) - [Final Thoughts](/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/#final-thoughts) From d765b8bda2c787eeb271b8b4ca6f869d2d62d93d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sara <100384099+SaraDPH@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:42:54 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 3/6] Update content/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/index.md --- .../blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/index.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/content/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/index.md b/content/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/index.md index 853be3560af5..801857da61b2 100644 --- a/content/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/index.md +++ b/content/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/index.md @@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ Pulumi’s 2025 advancements, including [Pulumi Kubernetes Operator 2.0 GA](http - [Why Kubernetes Needs to Go Beyond YAML](/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/#why-kubernetes-needs-to-go-beyond-yaml) - [The 2026 Convergence of AI, Platforms, and Policy in Kubernetes](/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/#the-2026-convergence-of-ai-platforms-and-policy-in-kubernetes) -- [The 2026 Shift: AI Assisted Kubernetes Operations](/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/#the-2026-shift-ai-assisted-kubernetes-operations) +- [The 2026 Shift: AI-Assisted Kubernetes Operations](/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/#the-2026-shift-ai-assisted-kubernetes-operations) - [Operator-First: Kubernetes Deploys Your Cloud](/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/#operator-first-kubernetes-deploys-your-cloud) - [Intelligent Kubernetes Infrastructure Across Every Cloud](/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/#intelligent-kubernetes-infrastructure-across-every-cloud) - [Bring Your YAML and Helm, Then Evolve](/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/#bring-your-yaml-and-helm-then-evolve) From 869676d843786d99c5d48c61178a665b7b492593 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sara <100384099+SaraDPH@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:43:09 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 4/6] Update index.md --- .../blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/index.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/content/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/index.md b/content/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/index.md index 801857da61b2..b716d5a1e109 100644 --- a/content/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/index.md +++ b/content/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/index.md @@ -165,7 +165,7 @@ Teams do not need to start from scratch. Pulumi supports [importing existing YAM This hybrid approach enables modernization without disrupting existing CI/CD pipelines or team workflows. -## Where to Start +## Begin Your Kubernetes Automation Journey For teams preparing for the next phase of Kubernetes management in 2026: From ee70864f7089f2866f159eda888be569c7563f24 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sara <100384099+SaraDPH@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:56:07 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 5/6] Update index.md --- .../blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/index.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/content/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/index.md b/content/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/index.md index b716d5a1e109..76dbd69adcce 100644 --- a/content/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/index.md +++ b/content/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/index.md @@ -112,7 +112,7 @@ This trend highlights how the next generation of Kubernetes operations is evolvi Pulumi’s platform provides a complete foundation for intelligent infrastructure management that extends from development to production. - [**Pulumi Neo**](https://www.pulumi.com/product/neo/) adds AI-assisted infrastructure management that turns natural language into production-ready Kubernetes and cloud code. -- [**Pulumi IDP**](https://www.pulumi.com/product/internal-developer-platforms/) enables engineering and platform teams to build self service environments that abstract complexity for developers while maintaining consistency and control. +- [**Pulumi IDP**](https://www.pulumi.com/product/internal-developer-platforms/) enables engineering and platform teams to build self-service environments that abstract complexity for developers while maintaining consistency and control. - [**Pulumi Policies**](https://www.pulumi.com/product/insights-governance/) brings continuous compliance and policy enforcement directly into the delivery workflow. - [**Pulumi ESC**](https://www.pulumi.com/product/secrets-management/) secures credentials, API keys, and sensitive configurations across Kubernetes and cloud environments. From ae9c9465a1dc5e552b426c29aed64e6669468a7c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sara <100384099+SaraDPH@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:12:37 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 6/6] Update content/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/index.md --- .../blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/index.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/content/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/index.md b/content/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/index.md index 76dbd69adcce..639b7bf4d546 100644 --- a/content/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/index.md +++ b/content/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/index.md @@ -79,7 +79,7 @@ Pulumi’s 2025 advancements, including [Pulumi Kubernetes Operator 2.0 GA](http - [The 2026 Convergence of AI, Platforms, and Policy in Kubernetes](/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/#the-2026-convergence-of-ai-platforms-and-policy-in-kubernetes) - [The 2026 Shift: AI-Assisted Kubernetes Operations](/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/#the-2026-shift-ai-assisted-kubernetes-operations) - [Operator-First: Kubernetes Deploys Your Cloud](/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/#operator-first-kubernetes-deploys-your-cloud) -- [Intelligent Kubernetes Infrastructure Across Every Cloud](/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/#intelligent-kubernetes-infrastructure-across-every-cloud) +- [Intelligent Kubernetes Infrastructure Across Every Cloud](/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/#intelligent-infrastructure-across-every-cloud) - [Bring Your YAML and Helm, Then Evolve](/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/#bring-your-yaml-and-helm-then-evolve) - [Begin Your Kubernetes Automation Journey](/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/#begin-your-kubernetes-automation-journey) - [Workshop: From Zero to Production in Kubernetes](/blog/beyond-yaml-kubernetes-2026-automation-era/#workshop-from-zero-to-production-in-kubernetes)