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Unlocking Database Performance on Kubernetes with TuneDProfile in VKS 3.6

Friday, March 20, 2026John AndrechakView original

TL;DR: VKS 3.6 introduces TuneDProfile, a declarative API for Kubernetes OS tuning. It replaces imperative scripts and unsafe sysctls with a supported, Kubernetes-native approach. Key features include per-pool granularity, automated drain-and-reboot handling for kernel changes, and a built-in “Production Ready” profile that fixes common Elasticsearch and database crashes out of the box. Kubernetes is often … Continued

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