Explore container checkpoint/restore techniques for faster pod startup times and improved cold start performance in this conference talk from KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2022. Discover how MathWorks cloud infrastructure achieved both rapid startup and pre-warming goals using Container Checkpoint/Restore. Learn about design considerations, lessons from years of production experience, and best practices for implementing container checkpoint/restore in Kubernetes without native support. Gain insights into improving system scalability and utilization, and explore a vision for native CRIU support in Kubernetes. Delve into topics such as scaling options, checkpoint/restore mechanics, cluster architecture, implementation steps, and future enhancements for optimizing container-based applications.