Introduction to Kubernetes Static Analysis Tools

Kubernetes has become the leading framework for container orchestration. For those who use Kubernetes to manage their application workloads, it is essential to understand the importance of Kubernetes manifests, which serve as the foundation of the cluster. As misconfigurations in these manifests can introduce vulnerabilities, it is crucial to conduct a static code analysis of the YAML-based Kubernetes manifests prior to deployment. Despite this, some Kubernetes production deployments still experience configuration issues and security threats post-deployment.

This article will explore five different Kubernetes static code analysis alternatives you can use to scan, analyze, and recommend best practices to create a secure and stable Kubernetes environment.

Why use a Kubernetes static analysis tool?(briefly)

  • Why we have choosen the alternatives?(briefly)
  • Good features or useful tools
  • Good support from either a company or the community

What are the different Kubernetes Static Analysis tools?

  • Listing out alternatives (meat of article)
  • Provide a listicle of alternatives, expanding on the points outlined in the introduction

1. Kube Score

Covers installation, code snippets and screenshots

2. Kubelinter

Covers installation, code snippets and screenshots

3. Datree

Covers installation, code snippets and screenshots

4. Checkcov

Covers installation, code snippets and screenshots

5. Kubeval

Covers installation, code snippets and screenshots

Conclusion (2-3 paragraphs)

  • Restate what the reader has learned