# Template-Free Configuration Customization with Kustomize (Kubernetes Native Configuration Management)

!!! info "Architectural Context"
    Detailed reference for Template-Free Configuration Customization with Kustomize (Kubernetes Native Configuration Management) in the context of Hardened Infrastructure.

## Standard Reference

  - [codefresh.io: Applied GitOps with Kustomize](https://octopus.com/blog/applied-gitops-with-kustomize)  <span class='md-tag md-tag--info'>[COMMUNITY-TOOL]</span>
  - [harness.io: Comparing Helm vs Kustomize](https://www.harness.io/blog/helm-vs-kustomize)  <span class='md-tag md-tag--info'>[COMMUNITY-TOOL]</span>
  - [techiescamp.com: Kubernetes Kustomize Crash Course](https://courses.devopscube.com/l/products)  <span class='md-tag md-tag--info'>[COMMUNITY-TOOL]</span>
  - [chrisns/k8s-opa-boilerplate](https://github.com/chrisns/k8s-opa-boilerplate) <span class='md-tag md-tag--info'>⭐ 18</span>  <span class='md-tag md-tag--info'>[COMMUNITY-TOOL]</span>
  - [kustomize.io 🌟](https://kustomize.io)  <span class='md-tag md-tag--info'>[COMMUNITY-TOOL]</span>
  - [kubernetes.io: Introducing kustomize; Template-free Configuration Customization' for Kubernetes](https://kubernetes.io/blog/2018/05/29/introducing-kustomize-template-free-configuration-customization-for-kubernetes)  <span class='md-tag md-tag--info'>[COMMUNITY-TOOL]</span>
  - [Declarative Management of Kubernetes Objects Using Kustomize](https://kubernetes.io/docs/tasks/manage-kubernetes-objects/kustomization)  <span class='md-tag md-tag--info'>[COMMUNITY-TOOL]</span>
  - [Kubestack Gitops Framework](https://github.com/kbst/terraform-kubestack) <span class='md-tag md-tag--info'>⭐ 711</span>  <span class='md-tag md-tag--info'>[COMMUNITY-TOOL]</span>
  - [3 ways to customize off-the-shelf Helm charts with Kustomize - Kubernetes](https://tech.aabouzaid.com/2020/09/3-ways-to-customize-off-the-shelf-helm-charts-with-kustomize-kubernetes.html)  <span class='md-tag md-tag--info'>[COMMUNITY-TOOL]</span>
  - [dex.dev: YAML Templating Solutions: Helm & Kustomize](https://www.dex.dev/dex-videos/templating-solutions)  <span class='md-tag md-tag--info'>[COMMUNITY-TOOL]</span>
  - [blog.stack-labs.com: Kustomize - The right way to do templating in Kubernetes](https://blog.stack-labs.com/code/kustomize-101)  <span class='md-tag md-tag--info'>[COMMUNITY-TOOL]</span>
  - [opensource.com: Modify your Kubernetes manifests with Kustomize](https://opensource.com/article/21/6/kustomize-kubernetes)  <span class='md-tag md-tag--info'>[COMMUNITY-TOOL]</span>
  - [dev.to: Introduction to Kustomize - How to customize Kubernetes objects' kubernetes](https://dev.to/katiatalhi/introduction-to-kustomize-how-to-customize-kubernetes-objects-3e08)  <span class='md-tag md-tag--info'>[COMMUNITY-TOOL]</span>
  - [mirantis.com: Kustomize Tutorial: Creating a Kubernetes app out of multiple' pieces](https://www.mirantis.com/blog/introduction-to-kustomize-part-1-creating-a-kubernetes-app-out-of-multiple-pieces)  <span class='md-tag md-tag--info'>[COMMUNITY-TOOL]</span>
  - [tech.aabouzaid.com: Set OpenAPI patch strategy for Kubernetes Custom Resources' - Kustomize](https://tech.aabouzaid.com/2022/11/set-openapi-patch-strategy-for-kubernetes-custom-resources-kustomize.html)  <span class='md-tag md-tag--info'>[COMMUNITY-TOOL]</span>
  - [nakamasato.medium.com: Comparison between Helm and Kustomize for Kubernetes' yaml management](https://nakamasato.medium.com/comparison-between-helm-and-kustomize-for-kubernetes-yaml-management-aed32cef2627)  <span class='md-tag md-tag--info'>[COMMUNITY-TOOL]</span>
  - [pauldally.medium.com: Kustomize Best Practices (Part 1)](https://pauldally.medium.com/kustomize-best-practices-part-1-86f9f22d2f20)  <span class='md-tag md-tag--info'>[COMMUNITY-TOOL]</span>
  - [pauldally.medium.com: Kustomize Best Practices (Part 2)](https://pauldally.medium.com/kustomize-best-practices-part-2-c560f1fa1409)  <span class='md-tag md-tag--info'>[COMMUNITY-TOOL]</span>
  - [notmattlucas.com: Kubernetes Configuration with Kustomize](https://notmattlucas.com/kubernetes-configuration-with-kustomize-f4dbba250f3)  <span class='md-tag md-tag--info'>[COMMUNITY-TOOL]</span>
  - [medium.com/@nanditasahu031: How to Start with Kustomize — it’s Features](https://medium.com/@nanditasahu031/how-to-start-with-kustomize-its-features-dd541c3d2fa8)  <span class='md-tag md-tag--info'>[COMMUNITY-TOOL]</span>
  - [nicolasbarlatier.hashnode.dev: Introduction Kubernetes and Kustomize: How' to easily customize any resource configuration with Kustomize?](https://nicolasbarlatier.hashnode.dev/introduction-kubernetes-and-kustomize-how-to-easily-customize-any-resource-configuration-with-kustomize)  <span class='md-tag md-tag--info'>[COMMUNITY-TOOL]</span>
  - [github.com/kostis-codefresh: How to Model Your Gitops Environments with' kustomize 🌟](https://github.com/kostis-codefresh/gitops-environment-promotion)  <span class='md-tag md-tag--info'>[COMMUNITY-TOOL]</span>
  - [dev.to: Kubernetes Kustomize Tutorial: A Beginner-Friendly Developer Guide!](https://dev.to/pavanbelagatti/kubernetes-kustomize-tutorial-a-beginner-friendly-developer-guide-322n)  <span class='md-tag md-tag--info'>[COMMUNITY-TOOL]</span>
  - [pauldally.medium.com: Kustomize Best Practices (part 3)](https://pauldally.medium.com/kustomize-best-practices-part-3-1dbaa15fd16a)  <span class='md-tag md-tag--info'>[COMMUNITY-TOOL]</span>
  - [levelup.gitconnected.com: Helm vs. Kustomize: Navigating Kubernetes Configuration' Complexity](https://levelup.gitconnected.com/helm-vs-kustomize-navigating-kubernetes-configuration-complexity-ae86596c3cf2)  <span class='md-tag md-tag--info'>[COMMUNITY-TOOL]</span>
  - [devopscube.com/kustomize-tutorial: Kustomize Tutorial: Comprehensive Guide' For Beginners 🌟](https://devopscube.com/kustomize-tutorial)  <span class='md-tag md-tag--info'>[COMMUNITY-TOOL]</span>
  - [blog.devgenius.io: Kustomize — K8 manifest patching](https://blog.devgenius.io/kustomize-simple-manifest-manipulation-9330f7f40d5d)  <span class='md-tag md-tag--info'>[COMMUNITY-TOOL]</span>
  - [faun.pub: How to build a GitOps workflow with ArgoCD, Kustomize and GitHub' Actions](https://faun.pub/how-to-build-a-gitops-workflow-with-argocd-kustomize-and-github-actions-f919e7443295)  <span class='md-tag md-tag--info'>[COMMUNITY-TOOL]</span>
  - [itnext.io: Generating, transforming, and patching Kubernetes configuration' with Kustomize](https://itnext.io/generating-transforming-and-patching-kubernetes-configuration-with-kustomize-fb7b02476a1b)  <span class='md-tag md-tag--info'>[COMMUNITY-TOOL]</span>
  - [Secretize 🌟](https://github.com/bbl/secretize) <span class='md-tag md-tag--info'>⭐ 71</span>  <span class='md-tag md-tag--info'>[COMMUNITY-TOOL]</span>
  - [itnext.io: Helm Is Not Enough, You Also Need Kustomize](https://itnext.io/helm-is-not-enough-you-also-need-kustomize-82bae896816e)  <span class='md-tag md-tag--info'>[COMMUNITY-TOOL]</span>

## Networking

### Ingress

#### Traefik

##### Kustomize Deployments

  - [blog.tomarrell.com: Kustomize: Traefik v2.2 as a Kubernetes Ingress Controller](https://blog.tomarrell.com/post/traefik_v2_on_kubernetes)  <span class='md-tag md-tag--info'>[LEGACY]</span> — An operations blog outlining Traefik v2.2 deployment using Kustomize overlays. Although the specific Traefik CRD API versions are legacy, the architectural structure of managing ingress with Kustomize remains highly educational.

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