Kubernetes has changed how we manage our applications. It has done the same for storage. In this webinar featuring Platform9’s key partner Portworx, we will discuss how cloud-native storage is different from traditional enterprise storage and what customers need to know when running data-rich applications like databases on Kubernetes. This webinar will cover: The elements
· December 9, 2020 · 1 min read
In the world of cloud computing, lock-in is the elephant in the room. It’s easy to sing the praises of the cloud, but more difficult to confront the real risks that lock-in poses for organizations that migrate to the cloud — whether they use a public, private, hybrid or edge cloud architecture. This guide offers
· November 23, 2020 · 1 min read
The growth of edge computing and the rise of 5G is driving new models of data distribution and delivery. Data is increasingly being created at the edge and remaining local, enabling applications to be localized close to end users where it is needed. Low latency and high bandwidth applications will run closer to users and
· November 11, 2020 · 1 min read
You have heard much of the value of containerized applications, but you wonder about the networking implications of this emerging world. Join Platform9 and Tigera as we tackle key questions and clear up misconceptions about networking implications for containers. Three salient areas will be addressed: As traffic loads move to the edge, How does one
· October 14, 2020 · 1 min read
A service mesh can standardize and automate inter-service communication. It helps you control traffic, security, permissions, and observability in complex microservices landscapes. In this tech brief, we’ll talk about the key to being successful with a service mesh: Start your service mesh journey early to allow your service mesh knowledge to grow organically as your
· October 6, 2020 · 1 min read
Securing Kubernetes Security is perhaps the most complex dimension of Kubernetes – which is saying a lot, because Kubernetes as a whole is quite complex. Security in Kubernetes is complex not only because there are so many types of threats to consider and layers to secure, but also because Kubernetes has an especially complicated security
· October 6, 2020 · 1 min read
If you asked the typical developer or IT engineer to make a list of the most transformative technologies to emerge over the past decade, Kubernetes would almost certainly feature prominently on it. By making it practical to deploy containerized applications at scale, Kubernetes not only allows organizations to take fuller advantage of containers and the
· October 6, 2020 · 1 min readUnderstanding Kubernetes If you asked the typical developer or IT engineer to make a list of the most transformative technologies to emerge over the past decade, Kubernetes would almost certainly feature prominently on it. It’s crucial for your success that you also develop a deep and keen understanding of Kubernetes. By making it practical to
· October 6, 2020 · 1 min read
Scaling Kubernetes Kubernetes is designed to be a highly scalable system, out-of-the-box. It does an excellent job of automatically scaling workloads, allocating resources, balancing application demand and so on. This does not mean, however, that Kubernetes is a set-it-and-forget-it platform. There are a variety of extra steps that admin teams should take to make sure
· October 6, 2020 · 1 min read
Kubernetes Operations If planning a Kubernetes installation is a challenge, operating Kubernetes once it is up and running is more difficult still. That is due in no small part to the fact that Kubernetes is not just one tool, but a collection of a dozen-odd components that provide functionality ranging from application deployments and upgrades,
· October 5, 2020 · 1 min read
Architecting a Kubernetes deployment is no mean feat – even for experienced IT architects. The main reason is that, compared to most other types of IT platforms, Kubernetes is simply more complex. After reading this eBook, one of a series, you will understand: The chief architectural concepts in Kubernetes How to distinguish the pros and
· September 25, 2020 · 1 min readArchitecting Kubernetes Architecting a Kubernetes deployment is no mean feat – even for experienced IT architects. The main reason is that, compared to most other types of IT platforms, Kubernetes is simply more complex. After reading this eBook, one of a series, you will understand: The chief architectural concepts in Kubernetes How to distinguish the
· September 25, 2020 · 1 min read