Are Containers Ready for Production Databases?

Explore the readiness of containers for production databases in this 25-minute conference talk by Joe Brockmeier from Percona. Delve into the database community's cautious approach to new technologies and understand the critical importance of data integrity. Examine various paths for running stateful database workloads on containers, with a focus on open-source solutions. Learn about options ranging from Docker and Podman volumes to Kubernetes operators and beyond. Gain insights into the maturity of container technology for hosting production databases and make informed decisions about implementing these solutions in your own environment.