Cloud Native Data on Kubernetes - The Good, Bad, and Unknown

Explore the evolution and challenges of running databases on Kubernetes in this 25-minute conference talk by Michael Cade from Kasten by Veeam. Delve into the history of database deployment on Kubernetes, examining how it transitioned from a preference to a necessity. Discover the tools developed to address the unique challenges of running stateful applications in an ephemeral environment. Gain hands-on experience through a series of labs that demonstrate various data deployment methods, including statefulsets, operators, and external data services. Evaluate the pros and cons of different approaches and consider whether the abundance of options for running data services in or alongside Kubernetes clusters is beneficial or overwhelming. Gain valuable insights into the current state of cloud-native data management and its future trajectory within the Kubernetes ecosystem.