GitOps Tools

An evolving space

GitOps is a relatively new concept, and the tools in the space are just beginning to emerge and mature. The universe of available GitOps tools address use cases that vary from Kubernetes workload management to cloud infrastructure provisioning. In many cases, these tools will require a particular tech stack to be in place for them when used with a system. Let's explore a few of these tools and their requirements to better understand the options available when using GitOps.

It starts with Git

Almost every tool within the GitOps space will require a hosted Git repository. This repository is necessary because GitOps tools will depend on it for storage and access to the desired state. In some cases, GitOps tools will store their configurations within a Git repository. There are many tools available when it comes to hosting Git repositories, such as GitHub, Azure DevOps, and others. For the best results, it's recommended that a Git repository hosting platform be consistent across an organization.

Managing Kubernetes workloads with GitOps

Argo CD

Argo CD is a GitOps tool that provides continuous delivery capabilities for applications that run on Kubernetes. The open-source tool was created by Intuit and maintained under the ...