What does Velero add when using managed Kubernetes services?
I understand why Velero can be useful, but I'm not convinced it adds much beyond another system to operate when running a managed Kubernetes cluster such as EKS,…
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Should a Small Startup Use Managed Kubernetes or Start Simpler?
I'm designing the production architecture for a small house-rental application with separate frontend and backend services, plus a large collection of property images. The current plan uses Docker,…
Should a Small Startup Use Managed Kubernetes or Start Simpler?
I'm designing the production setup for a small startup building a house-rental application. It will have separate frontend and backend services, plus a significant number of property images.…
When should you use local Kubernetes, managed clusters, or self-managed infrastructure?
I've used Minikube for testing Kubernetes changes, but I keep seeing tools such as kind and k3s recommended for local development. What are the practical differences between Minikube,…
When Should You Use Local Kubernetes Versus Managed or Self-Hosted Clusters?
I've used Minikube for testing changes, but I'm trying to understand how it compares with tools such as kind and k3s. What are the practical differences between these…
What are good non-U.S. Kubernetes hosting options in Canada?
I need to relocate our Kubernetes cluster to Canada and would prefer both the provider and the physical data center to be outside the United States. Ideally, the…
What Canadian Kubernetes hosting options are available from non-U.S. providers?
I need to move our Kubernetes cluster out of the United States and into Canada. We currently use DigitalOcean, but we're looking for a provider that is headquartered…
Should I Choose Managed Kubernetes or Bare Metal for My Clusters?
I came across a tweet discussing how managed Kubernetes solutions from cloud providers are cheaper and require less maintenance compared to self-hosted Kubernetes on bare metal. I've never…