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Kubernetes pros and cons

Vendor: Kubernetes
4.3 out of 5

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PROS

Kubernetes offers robust scalability and auto-scaling capabilities, allowing businesses to efficiently manage workloads without extensive intervention.
It enhances cloud-native development with built-in redundancy, easy deployment, and excellent portability of applications across different environments.
The platform provides comprehensive automation and orchestration of containers, significantly optimizing resource utilization and deployment processes.
Kubernetes is known for its strong integration support with Docker and AWS Lambda, alongside extensive community and enterprise support.
It facilitates seamless container orchestration, enabling efficient load balancing, self-healing, and continuous monitoring to ensure application availability.

CONS

Kubernetes is complex to manage and requires experienced users proficient in Linux for effective learning and operation.
There are issues with Kubernetes performance and stability, especially during high loads, impacting application availability.
Installation and setup of Kubernetes are challenging, with a steep learning curve for new users.
Kubernetes pricing is considered high, which may not justify the investment for smaller businesses.
Security and management features in Kubernetes need improvement to ensure better control and protection, with challenges in integration and configuration.
 

Kubernetes Pros review quotes

MC
CEO at tamac GmbH
Jul 29, 2020
The most valuable aspect of the solution is the scalability.
MS
DevOps Consultant at DevOpsGroup
Aug 19, 2020
The auto-repair function in Kubernetes is perfect. When something breaks, the auto-repair function automatically repairs it. If you are running the content in Kubernetes, you have a good set up. You do not need to do anything for the management of this. So, the automation of Kubernetes is number one.
it_user1347375 - PeerSpot reviewer
Azure Cloud Architect at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Sep 13, 2020
It is a very good solution for deploying microservices in an application. It has a lot of freedom in it, which makes it very interesting. It is also web-enabled. You can run services in other virtual applications and virtual machines.
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it_user991272 - PeerSpot reviewer
Lead Solutions Architect at DXC
Oct 4, 2020
A good interface, better than comparable solutions.
reviewer1425825 - PeerSpot reviewer
Junior Consultant at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Oct 1, 2020
The most valuable feature is the support for Docker containers.
RR
Co-Founder and Architect at a tech company with 1-10 employees
Oct 8, 2020
Provision of a managed platform as a service.
reviewer1440765 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Software Developer at a tech vendor with 51-200 employees
Oct 22, 2020
The ease of use if the solution is a very valuable aspect for us.
DK
Solution Architect | Head of BizDev at Greg Solutions
Jun 2, 2022
This product has a rich toolset from the community including CNI plug-ins, Helm packages, operators, dashboards, various integrations, etc.
reviewer1501716 - PeerSpot reviewer
Executive Vice President at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Feb 10, 2021
The scanning and support network.
Abbasi Poonawala - PeerSpot reviewer
Chief Enterprise Architect at Alinma Bank
Feb 27, 2021
I like that it has really boosted cloud-native development and stood the test of time. The underlying architecture allows one to scale as per the business KPIs much faster.
 

Kubernetes Cons review quotes

MC
CEO at tamac GmbH
Jul 29, 2020
The solution can be quite complex for many users.
MS
DevOps Consultant at DevOpsGroup
Aug 19, 2020
The Kubernetes dashboard can be improved. It is currently a mess. We were using Rancher earlier, and everyone was happy with the dashboard. Right now, we are using Kubernetes, and it's not working with Microsoft workstations. We still have problems with the dashboard. It's terrible.
it_user1347375 - PeerSpot reviewer
Azure Cloud Architect at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Sep 13, 2020
It would be useful to have a basic and stable interface for monitoring and quick deployment purposes, especially when the deployments are big like a proof of concept or proof of technology. Currently, you need to use the Kubernetes console for all functionalities. It is not a quick-to-learn product if you are not from a Linux background. You need to be very skilled at Linux to learn it quickly. It took me two to three months because I mostly work with Microsoft products. For people who are not from a Linux background, the learning curve is a little bit longer.
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it_user991272 - PeerSpot reviewer
Lead Solutions Architect at DXC
Oct 4, 2020
Some Kubernetes technical support would be helpful.
reviewer1425825 - PeerSpot reviewer
Junior Consultant at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Oct 1, 2020
The management needs to be improved.
RR
Co-Founder and Architect at a tech company with 1-10 employees
Oct 8, 2020
Management features could be simplified.
reviewer1440765 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Software Developer at a tech vendor with 51-200 employees
Oct 22, 2020
It would be very interesting if they could introduce a template engine to set dynamic values in the deployment time. It would be ideal if it could be native in Kubernetes as it would be much easier.
DK
Solution Architect | Head of BizDev at Greg Solutions
Jun 2, 2022
This product should have a more advanced built-in scheduler that uses real application metrics in the scheduling strategy.
reviewer1501716 - PeerSpot reviewer
Executive Vice President at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Feb 10, 2021
The setup and operation of the product should be simplified.
Abbasi Poonawala - PeerSpot reviewer
Chief Enterprise Architect at Alinma Bank
Feb 27, 2021
They should update Kubernetes more regularly.