Zendesk has launched the Foundation Interface, a platform that converts infrastructure provisioning into a self-service model. Engineers specify requirements in a YAML file to request resources like databases and compute power. The system automates validation, provisioning, and monitoring, integrating with Spinnaker and Kubernetes to streamline processes. A 'genie and helpers' model includes the Gatekeeper for request validation, an Orchestrator for resource conversion to Kubernetes Constructs, and a Watchdog for ongoing monitoring to ensure resource provisioning succeeds. Kubernetes operators play a key role in managing applications effectively.
Zendesk's Foundation Interface facilitates a self-service infrastructure provisioning experience through a unified platform. Engineers can request components via declarative YAML files.
The 'genie and helpers' model streamlines requests, with the Gatekeeper validating inputs and the Orchestrator converting them into Kubernetes constructs.
Central to the platform's functionality are Kubernetes operators, which use APIs and controllers to manage complex applications and infrastructure services.
The integration with Spinnaker and Kubernetes minimizes the time and effort needed for provisioning, transforming an inefficient process into a smooth workflow.
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