Kubernetes in Production: Orchestration at Scale
Kubernetes in Production: Orchestration at Scale Running Kubernetes in production means thinking beyond the basics. It is a powerful system, but success comes from clear design choices, disciplined operations, and good tooling. Start with a reliable cluster layout, strong security, and a plan for upgrades. Then add automation, visibility, and cost awareness. A typical production setup balances reliability and agility. Use multi-zone or multi-region clusters to survive failures, and keep the control plane highly available. Decide between a managed Kubernetes service or a carefully guarded self-hosted control plane. In either case, ensure etcd is backed up, and upgrades are tested in a staging environment before rolling out to production. ...