[Labs-announce] Kubernetes Webservice Backend Available for PHP webservices

[Yuvi Panda]

The Kubernetes ('k8s') backend for Tool Labs webservices is open to
beta testers from the community as a replacment for Grid Engine
(qsub/jsub).

We have focused on providing support for PHP webservices with other
job types to follow. No action is required for users who do not want
to change at this time.

Advantages:
    * Debian Jessie
    * PHP (5.6)
    * Better isolation between tools
    * Testing the future platform and helping Tool Labs mature

How to switch an existing webervice to the Kubernetes backend:

    webservice --backend=gridengine stop
    webservice --backend=kubernetes start

How to switch an existing webservice back to Grid Engine:

    webservice --backend=kubernetes stop
    webservice --backend=gridengine start


If you encounter issues, please let us know at
https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T139107 or on irc at
#wikimedia-labs.

For instructions and more information visit
https://wikitech.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Tool_Labs/Web/Kubernetes

Cheers,
Your friendly Tool Labs admins