Banking on Kubernetes, the Hard Way, in Production

Explore the challenges and benefits of self-hosting Kubernetes at scale in a production environment through this insightful conference talk. Gain valuable insights from Monzo Bank's experience as Miles Bryant and Suhail Patel discuss why they chose to continue operating their own clusters despite the availability of managed services. Delve into the intricacies of deploying, operating, upgrading, customizing, and configuring the control plane, networking, and cloud integrations. Learn about the trade-offs involved in self-hosting Kubernetes and understand how it can be a viable option for organizations. Discover the lessons learned from real-world challenges, including a notable incident where network policies affected a significant portion of Monzo's cluster. This presentation offers a unique perspective on the complexities and rewards of managing Kubernetes in-house for critical applications like banking systems.