Assigning pods to nodes is one of the most critical tasks of Kubernetes cluster management. While the default process can prove too generic, you can adjust it with advanced features like node affinity.
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The way the Kubernetes scheduler distributes pods across worker nodes impacts performance and resources and, therefore, your costs. It’s then essential to understand how the process works and how to keep it in check.