If you have a lot of nodes and you want to be able to change the node that you are using, you can use Kubernetes. Kubernetes services allow users to be able to run multiple designs as well.
Reliable, straightforward to set up, and offers good performance
Pros and Cons
- "The implementation, and the way that they can, with a few clicks, load hundreds of machines without any trouble is very useful."
- "The pricing could be improved. It would be ideal if it was a bit less."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The stability of the solution is very reliable. The performance is good.
The implementation, and the way that they can, with a few clicks, load hundreds of machines without any trouble is very useful. We found the initial setup to be very straightforward.
There are a lot of benefits.
What needs improvement?
At this time, there is nothing that I would want to be added to a future release.
The pricing could be improved. It would be ideal if it was a bit less.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for three years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability of the solution is very good and the performance is excellent. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's reliable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have about 200 people on the solution at this time.
How are customer service and support?
I'm not using Kubernetes support. I am using Amazon support. I can't speak to how helpful or responsive Kubernetes support would be having no experience with them.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We did not previously use a different solution. We have only ever used Kubernetes.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is very straightforward. It's not overly complex.
The deployment itself took a few weeks.
We have seven engineers and they're all going to be able to handle Kubernetes.
What about the implementation team?
We handled the installation with the assistance of an integrator. We did not handle the process alone.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We'd like the pricing to be lower than what it is now.
We pay a yearly licensing fee.
What other advice do I have?
I'd rate the solution at an eight out of ten. We've been very happy with its capabilities so far.
I would recommend the solution to other users.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
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General manager at a comms service provider with 501-1,000 employees
A scalable solution which is easy to use and to install
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is easy to use."
- "The solution could be more stable."
What is our primary use case?
We use the latest version.
We use the solution for deployment purposes.
What is most valuable?
The solution is easy to use.
What needs improvement?
The solution could be more stable.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Kubernetes for about two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable, although it could be more so.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable.
How are customer service and technical support?
When it comes to technical support, overall, we have managed with the community.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
For this project, we started out with Kubernetes. We started only two years back.
How was the initial setup?
The solution was easy to install, although I was not involved in the process and cannot comment on how long it took.
What about the implementation team?
There are around five people involved in the deployment and maintenance, consisting of workers and engineers.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There is no licensing fee. The solution involves the use of an open source tool.
What other advice do I have?
There are around 300 people using the solution in my organization.
I would recommend this solution to others.
I rate Kubernetes as a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Private Cloud
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Solution Leader - Cloud Native and Container Platform at a tech services company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Easy to install, good configuration, stable, and scalable
Pros and Cons
- "I like the replication center and the configuration."
- "The dashboard, monitoring, and login need improvements."
What is our primary use case?
We use this solution to orchestrate our applications.
If for example, you want to use a Microservice for replication, you host it on Docker then you will need to orchestrate your application. This might include autoscaling, security, and traceability for the user.
What is most valuable?
I like the replication center and the configuration.
What needs improvement?
The dashboard, monitoring, and login need improvements.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Kubernetes for five years.
We are using versions 1.15 and 1.20.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Kubernetes is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It's a scalable solution.
This solution is being used in large organizations from the financial sector.
How are customer service and technical support?
We have not contacted technical support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have some experience with OpenShift and Azure.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was straightforward.
It can be deployed in 45 minutes to one hour.
There are several teams required for different areas that communicate with each other such as security teams, work teams, and maintenance teams. There are anywhere from five to nine people that we communicate with, who are engineers from each division.
What about the implementation team?
I completed the installation and implementation myself. I did not use the help of an integrator or consultant.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There are no licensing fees.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others.
I would rate Kubernetes an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
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Testing Engineer at NEO
Scalable solution with good integration and container management
Pros and Cons
- "Kubernetes' most valuable features are scaling, deployment, and container management."
- "The setup process could be improved as it's quite complex, especially for newbies."
What is most valuable?
Kubernetes' most valuable features are scaling, deployment, and container management. Its integration with other pipeline tools is also good.
What needs improvement?
The setup process could be improved as it's quite complex, especially for newbies. In the next release, Kubernetes should include automatic deployment.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been working with Kubernetes for around a year and a half.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Kubernetes is a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Kubernetes is easy to scale.
How are customer service and support?
Kubernetes' technical support is good but could be a bit more responsive.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was a bit complex.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Kubernetes as eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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Azure Cloud Architect at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
A good, web-enabled solution for deploying microservices
Pros and Cons
- "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."
- "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."
What is most valuable?
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.
What needs improvement?
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.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is very scalable, and it expands very well. Scalability is a very useful and important feature, especially when you work in a cloud environment.
It is scalable for an enterprise. You can scale up or scale down depending upon the environment or deployment. You can scale vertically with the size of the nodes. You can also scale the number of nodes.
How was the initial setup?
If you are using a service, you don't really need any initial setup. You just deploy it in a physical or virtual environment.
Its deployment and configuration are very easy for open systems. I have experience in working only with Red Hat, and the deployment is very automatic.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this product. It is very close to being a 100% agnostic solution. It is just a step away from becoming a server-less solution like Fusion, which, although, is designed for running for a short time.
I use Kubernetes on the platform layer to deepen a platform. In some cases, when the same solution was developed without Kubernetes, some customers had issues on platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google.
I would rate Kubernetes an eight out of ten.
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Junior Consultant at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Supports connecting to Docker containers
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature is the support for Docker containers."
- "The management needs to be improved."
What is our primary use case?
I am currently learning the system, connecting the containers, and assessing the power of it.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature is the support for Docker containers.
What needs improvement?
The management needs to be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Kubernetes for approximately five months.
How are customer service and technical support?
To this point, we have not needed to contact technical support.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is a little bit complex for non-technical people in the business domain. It takes about a month to deploy.
What about the implementation team?
Our in-house team is responsible for deployment and maintenance.
What other advice do I have?
This is a good product and I can recommend it. That said, it will be better in the future.
I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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