The Hidden Costs - How "Free" Is Kubernetes Really?
Explore the hidden costs of Kubernetes adoption in this insightful conference talk from KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe. Delve into the financial implications of Container as a Service (CaaS) and its positioning between Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS) models. Gain valuable insights from Matthias Haeussler and Thorsten Jakoby's 5+ years of experience implementing CaaS in various client scenarios. Discover the challenges and lessons learned in both on-premises and cloud setups, covering topics such as GitOps, security, automation, application deployment, legacy integration, observability, and skill enablement. Understand the complexities of achieving a "PaaS-like" self-service developer experience and the associated costs. Learn about technical changes, risk mitigation strategies, and unexpected scenarios encountered during Kubernetes adoption. Benefit from real-world examples and practical advice to make informed decisions about implementing Kubernetes in your organization. Read more