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What is Kubernetes?
Kubernetes is a container orchestration platform that automates deployment, scaling, healing, and networking for containerized applications. It is most valuable when you run multiple services and need consistent, reliable operations across environments.
Practical guidance
- Use Kubernetes when operational consistency and workload scale justify the added complexity.
- Treat Kubernetes as part of a broader delivery system that includes CI/CD, IaC, and observability.
- Adopt gradually: start with one service and standardize templates, policies, and deployment workflows.
- Establish strong operational practices for upgrades, security patches, and incident response.