Kubernetes Strategy: When It’s a Fit and Who Should Run It

Many organizations that use containers now run at least some production workloads on Kubernetes, and it comes up in most infrastructure discussions. But not every organization actually needs it or needs to run it themselves. This Q&A explains when Kubernetes is a good fit, when it’s overkill, what skills you need, and how to choose between running it yourself and using a managed service. It’s written for Chief Technology Officers (CTOs), platform leaders, and engineering managers who are deciding whether Kubernetes is the right foundation for their applications and services.

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