James McShane — Is Kubernetes right for your small company?

25/10/2022 55 min Episodio 46
James McShane — Is Kubernetes right for your small company?

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James McShane is the Engineering Director at SuperOrbital and has been working with Kubernetes for about 6 years, in a large number of environments. He joins the show today to help unpack whether Kubernetes is a good choice for your small company.- What is Kubernetes, and what problems does it solve for you?- Choosing Kubernetes means choosing a set of problems.- Which application architectures match well with Kubernetes?- Which problems Kubernetes doesn't solve well for you.- How to handle your application data layer when starting with Kubernetes- Some of the differences between the big three's Kubernetes offerings- Should you hire experienced Kubernetes engineers before adopting Kubernetes?- Why is Kubernetes controversial, and how can a newcomer cut through the hype?- Common newbie mistakes- How does price figure into the decision to choose Kubernetes or not?- How to learn Kubernetes if your employer isn't using itGuestJames McShaneTwitter: @jmcshaneEngineering Director at SuperOrbital.ioWatch this episode on YouTube.