Kubernetes · DrawArc
Kubernetes diagram tool for workloads and dependencies
Show how traffic reaches application workloads and which dependencies remain outside the cluster. Open an editable EKS-based Kubernetes starter without login, then adapt Services, Deployments, identity boundaries and recovery notes to your platform.
Follow ingress, Service and workload relationships
The starter traces a client through an ingress boundary and Kubernetes Service to an application Deployment, with a worker, external PostgreSQL and telemetry dependencies. A Service supplies a stable access boundary; it is not another application replica. A Deployment manages desired workload state; the drawing does not specify a node count or placement policy. Name the actual controller and ingress configuration, label internal calls and add a concrete worker Service or queue when that relationship is part of your implementation.
Keep platform and workload ownership distinct
EKS is the provider context for this starter, but the workload concepts can inform an AKS, GKE or self-managed design after you replace provider-specific dependencies. A managed control plane does not remove responsibility for application manifests, network behavior, identities or capacity. Add namespaces, node pools and failure-domain placement to a separate deployment view when needed. Keep the request diagram focused enough that an engineer can follow one user action without reading every resource in the cluster.
Draw health, identity and recovery decisions
Use readiness to describe whether a workload should receive traffic and liveness for failures a container restart can address. Startup behavior may need its own budget so slow initialization does not become a restart loop. Document scoped workload identities, database credentials and network policies; a namespace does not by itself provide network isolation. For critical state, specify backup and restore ownership outside the pod lifecycle. Test a node loss and a slow database, then measure whether capacity and connection limits allow the service to recover.
Choose Kubernetes when its operating model helps
Independent deployment, placement and scaling can help a team operate several workloads, but those capabilities come with controllers, policies, upgrades and observability to maintain. Compare the operating effort with a managed application runtime before adding cluster infrastructure. Record CPU and memory requests, scaling signals, rollout behavior and workload disruption constraints. The diagram should reveal these choices rather than imply that adding a second pod guarantees availability. DrawArc does not connect to a cluster or generate a verified deployment from the image.
Kubernetes architecture review and cluster configuration
Workflow comparison, not a performance benchmark. Sources reviewed 14 November 2026; check current provider documentation before deciding.
| Consideration | DrawArc | Cluster implementation |
|---|---|---|
| Request path | Label ingress, Services, workloads and external dependencies. | Configure controllers, selectors, endpoints and routing. |
| Health and scale | Annotate readiness, rollout and scaling decisions. | Set probes, resource requests, autoscaling and tested capacity. |
| Isolation | Show identity and namespace boundaries. | Apply RBAC, workload identity and supported network policies. |
| Recovery | Document node loss, dependency failures and state restoration. | Test rescheduling, spare capacity, backups and restore procedures. |
Start with an editable architecture
Kubernetes EKS Microservices Cluster
Open an editable EKS architecture diagram with ingress, Kubernetes services, application deployments, PostgreSQL and telemetry.
MicroservicesKafka Event-Driven Microservices Architecture
Edit a Kafka microservices architecture diagram with order events, independent consumers, transactional storage and a dead-letter topic.
Frequently asked questions
Can I edit the Kubernetes diagram without an account?
Yes. The EKS-based starter opens in a separate browser-local canvas. Edit components and source, then download the project to retain a portable copy.
Does it import my live cluster?
No. This workflow does not scan Kubernetes resources or connect to your cluster. It is an editable architecture reference.
Can I adapt the EKS starter to GKE or AKS?
Yes. Replace provider services and document the platform-specific ingress, identity, storage and network behavior. The supplied starter remains EKS-based until you make those changes.