Kubernetes 1.33 'Octarine' Delivers Major Upgrades for Cloud-Native and AI Workloads

Kubernetes v1.33: Mutable CSI Node Allocatable Count

Scheduling stateful applications reliably depends heavily on accurate information about resource availability on nodes. Kubernetes v1.33 introduces an alpha feature called mutable CSI node allocatable count, allowing Container Storage Interface (CSI) drivers to dynamically update the reported maximum number of volumes that a node can handle. This capability significantly enhances the accuracy of pod scheduling decisions and reduces scheduling fa…

Kubernetes 1.33: Native Sidecars are here, plus Big Security Boost with User Namespaces

Kubernetes version 1.33, codenamed “Octarine,” has arrived, bringing a wave of significant enhancements and long-awaited features to the cloud-native ecosystem. Named after the magical color in Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series, this release reflects the collaborative magic the Kubernetes community conjures. With 64 enhancements, it’s a larger release than its predecessors, packed with features graduating to stable, moving into beta, and enteri…

Kubernetes 1.33 'Octarine' Delivers Major Upgrades for Cloud-Native and AI Workloads

The first Kubernetes release of 2025 introduces 64 enhancements — including sidecar containers, user namespaces, and advanced AI workload support — marking a new era of cloud-native “magic.” The post Kubernetes 1.33 ‘Octarine’ Delivers Major Upgrades for Cloud-Native and AI Workloads appeared first on Linux Today.