Why we use Kubernetes
Kubernetes orchestrates containerized workloads for high-availability, auto-scaling, and self-healing. We use it for production systems that demand zero-downtime deployments and elastic scaling.
Key benefits
- Auto-scaling responds to traffic within seconds
- Self-healing restarts failed containers automatically
- Zero-downtime rolling deployments are default
- Service mesh (Istio) for observability and traffic control
- Cost optimization via bin-packing and spot instances
- Multi-cloud portability — same manifests work on AWS/GCP/Azure
Kubernetes — Frequently Asked Questions
When do I need Kubernetes?
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When you have 5+ services, need auto-scaling, require zero-downtime deploys, or run in multiple environments. For simpler setups, managed containers (ECS Fargate, Cloud Run) may suffice.
Is Kubernetes too complex for a startup?
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Managed Kubernetes (EKS, GKE) removes most operational complexity. With proper GitOps (ArgoCD) and infrastructure-as-code, a team of 2-3 can manage production Kubernetes effectively.
How do you reduce Kubernetes cost?
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Right-sized resource requests, cluster autoscaler, spot/preemptible nodes for non-critical workloads, and namespace-level resource quotas for cost allocation.
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