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IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service

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What is IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service?

IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service is a managed Kubernetes offering, delivering user tools and built-in security for rapid delivery of applications that users can bind to cloud services related to IBM Watson®, IoT, DevOps and data analytics. As a certified K8s…

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What is IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service?

IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service is a managed Kubernetes offering, delivering user tools and built-in security for rapid delivery of applications that users can bind to cloud services related to IBM Watson®, IoT, DevOps and data analytics. As a certified K8s provider, IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service…

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Container Management

Features commonly found in Container Management software.

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Product Details

What is IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service?

IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service is a managed Kubernetes offering, delivering user tools and built-in security for rapid delivery of applications that users can bind to cloud services related to IBM Watson®, IoT, DevOps and data analytics. As a certified K8s provider, IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service provides intelligent scheduling, self-healing, horizontal scaling, service discovery and load balancing, automated rollouts and rollbacks, and secret and configuration management. The Kubernetes service also has advanced capabilities around simplified cluster management, container security and isolation policies, the ability for users to design their own cluster, and integrated operational tools for consistency in deployment.

IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationNo
Supported Countrieshttps://console.bluemix.net/docs/containers/cs_regions.html#regions-and-zones
Supported LanguagesA managed Kubernetes offering to deliver powerful tools, an intuitive user experience and built-in security for rapid delivery of applications that you can bind to cloud services related to IBM Watson®, IoT, DevOps and data analytics. As a certified K8s provider, IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service provides intelligent scheduling, self-healing, horizontal scaling, service discovery and load balancing, automated rollouts and rollbacks, and secret and configuration management. The Kubernetes service also has advanced capabilities around simplified cluster management, container security and isolation policies, the ability to design your own cluster, and integrated operational tools for consistency in deployment. Visit our Docs pages for pricing and support information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Google Kubernetes Engine, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) are common alternatives for IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service.

Reviewers rate Container Orchestration highest, with a score of 8.2.

The most common users of IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service are from Enterprises (1,001+ employees).

IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service Customer Size Distribution

Consumers0%
Small Businesses (1-50 employees)0%
Mid-Size Companies (51-500 employees)50%
Enterprises (more than 500 employees)50%
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IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service Power: Enterprise Deployment Simplified

Rating: 8 out of 10
March 18, 2025
LA
Vetted Review
Verified User
IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service
1 year of experience
  • Identity and access management solutions, integrated into their infrastructure.
  • It also caters for the multiple cloud environments, otherwise known as a hybrid solution setting.
  • Another interesting feature is that it has seamless compatibility with other IBM cloud services such as databases and networking
Cons
  • User Interface Needs Improvement
  • Log Management Complexity
  • IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service is a very significant resource in terms of resource requirements

My brief experience.

Rating: 8 out of 10
February 26, 2025
Vetted Review
Verified User
IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service
1 year of experience
  • Scalability
  • Usage
  • availability
Cons
  • Cloud console.
  • Fastness
  • Price

IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service - Scaling Lord

Rating: 8 out of 10
March 25, 2025
Vetted Review
Verified User
IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service
7 years of experience
  • Containerisation,
  • Environment-wise deployment, handling of configs
  • Scaling horizontally and vertically
Cons
  • Costing, the costing could be way less
  • Gets laggy and slow at places
  • Clearer documentation when some deep issues arise

Best modernize application in the market

Rating: 7 out of 10
September 10, 2024
Vetted Review
Verified User
IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service
2 years of experience
  • They provide to allowing team to focous on application development
  • it also provide better security features
  • Integration with other IBM cloud services
Cons
  • Would be there more effective user-friendly interface
  • Should be integration with other third party tool
  • Should be offer training program

IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service

Rating: 9 out of 10
March 18, 2024
  • Simplified cluster management
  • Security and isolation
  • Scalability
Cons
  • Setting up an IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service cluster can be complex and involve managing different components.
  • The learning curve can be a bit steep for new users.
  • Managing resources can sometimes be a challenge.
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