Explore the journey from deploying applications on Minikube to establishing a production-ready Kubernetes infrastructure in this comprehensive conference talk. Learn about the challenges and considerations beyond the initial "Hello Kube" stage, including the gap between local development and production environments, critical "small details" that can become roadblocks, the benefits of managed Kubernetes solutions, vendor lock-in concerns, and the potential of multicloud and Kubernetes federation. Gain insights into the complexities of networking, security, storage, and cluster management in real-world Kubernetes deployments. Understand the different roles involved in Kubernetes operations and discover why most companies may benefit from certified managed solutions rather than building and operating their own clusters.