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Kubernetes without the headache: managed vs self-run

For CTOs and platform leads deciding how to run containers in production. An honest look at what Kubernetes takes to operate, upgrade, secure and pay for, a side-by-side of managed and self-run, a guide to whether you need it at all, and a 25-point production checklist.

What's inside

  • Kubernetes adoption, cluster sprawl and rising costs
  • Everything you take on when you run a cluster yourself
  • The upgrade treadmill and what falling behind costs
  • Security incidents, and eight hardening steps
  • Why clusters run at 10% CPU, and how to fix it
  • Managed vs self-run: an honest comparison
  • Do you need Kubernetes at all? A five-question guide
  • A 25-point production-readiness checklist

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