Kubernetes and The Myth of Cloud Portability

Explore the complexities of cloud portability in Kubernetes deployments through this insightful conference talk. Delve into the common misconception that managed Kubernetes services enable easy workload migration across cloud providers. Examine the challenges faced by engineers in both small and large companies when deploying applications using these services. Uncover the external concerns that can complicate the migration process, including monitoring, identity management, data gravity, deployment pipelines, and dependent services. Gain a realistic perspective on the limitations of container platforms and their impact on true cloud portability.