From Database in Container to DBaaS on Kubernetes

Explore the evolution from containerized databases to Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) on Kubernetes in this informative conference talk presented by Peter Zaitsev at All Things Open 2022. Discover why DBaaS is the fastest-growing method for database deployment, offering speed, convenience, and reduced toil. Learn how Kubernetes enables the creation of fully open-source DBaaS solutions that can be deployed anywhere Kubernetes runs, whether in public clouds or private data centers. Delve into the critical steps required to run databases on Kubernetes in production environments, addressing questions about the necessity of operators and the feasibility of using only Kubernetes primitives for production-grade databases and DBaaS. Gain insights into key user requirements, common challenges in building DBaaS solutions, and how to overcome them using the Kubernetes Operator framework. This 39-minute presentation provides valuable knowledge for database administrators, DevOps professionals, and anyone interested in modern database deployment strategies.