This post explores the importance of logging and admin processes in 12-factor microservices. It highlights how logs can provide valuable insights into system behavior and the use of structured logging in Kubernetes-based architectures. The post also emphasizes the significance of admin processes and lists various tasks that are often overlooked. It concludes by discussing the power of GitOps in enhancing the auditability of admin processes.
Table of contents
Logging and Admin Processes — The Final Pillars of 12-factor MicroservicesThe Eleventh Factor — LoggingThe Twelfth Factor — Admin ProcessesSailing Beyond the Horizon: The Journey ContinuesEvaluating our lean toolkitA Glimpse into the Future98 Impressions