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What role did the Cluster Autoscaler play in John's management of the Kubernetes clusters?
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The Cluster Autoscaler was a key component in John Mosquera's strategy for managing the Kubernetes clusters. It automatically adjusted the number of nodes in the cluster based on the resource requirements of the workloads. When pods couldn't be scheduled due to insufficient cluster capacity, the Cluster Autoscaler would add new nodes. Conversely, when nodes were underutilized for an extended period, it would remove them. This automation ensured that the cluster always had the right number of nodes to handle the workload efficiently. By preventing both under- and over-provisioning of nodes, the Cluster Autoscaler contributed to cost optimization while maintaining the ability to handle traffic spikes, thus supporting the high uptime achievement. The Cluster Autoscaler played a crucial role in John's management strategy by automatically scaling the number of nodes, ensuring efficient resource utilization, cost optimization, and the ability to handle varying workloads, all contributing to the high uptime of the Kubernetes clusters.