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
Cloud-Services.

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