How to Handle Traffic Spikes and Optimize Resources with Kubernetes HPA + VPA
This guide walks through the problem of fluctuating traffic in Kubernetes, explains the differences between Horizontal Pod Autoscaler (HPA) and Vertical Pod Autoscaler (VPA), and provides step‑by‑step commands, YAML examples, best‑practice recommendations, troubleshooting tips, and monitoring alerts for deploying a production‑grade HPA + VPA solution.
