IBM Kubernetes is good
February 08, 2023

IBM Kubernetes is good

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service

The use cases for IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service include deployment and management of cloud-native applications, microservices, and containerized applications.

For our use case, The business problems addressed by IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service include:
  • The complexity of managing large-scale applications
  • Increased time and resources required for infrastructure management
  • Inefficient application deployment and scaling
  • Ensuring consistency in application environments
  • Manages Kubernetes deployments with ease
  • Spin up pods really fast
  • good access control to share limited levels of access
  • Installation fails during container creation due to a Docker 18.03.1 issue
  • If you roll back to version 3.2.0 from a fix pack version, the version file can still show the fix pack version
  • If you roll back to version 3.2.0 from a fix pack version, the Status column on the Helm releases page in the console might not show the status properly for some Helm releases
  • Faster pods means more reliability
  • Reliable product leads to more sales
  • More sales equal more money
CLIs allow users to automate repetitive tasks and execute commands quickly, resulting in increased productivity and faster completion of tasks. CLIs offer more control over the system compared to graphical user interfaces (GUIs) as they allow users to directly interact with the system's core components and services. CLIs are platform-independent and can be used on any operating system that supports a terminal or shell, making it a flexible tool for users.
I have not used these products, although it makes it easier that they are available if we want them. For instance, Third-party services often offer cost-effective solutions compared to developing in-house solutions. But on the other hand, Relying on third-party services can lead to dependence on those services, making it difficult to switch to alternative solutions. Also, Third-party services may not provide the level of control required for a specific application, leading to limited customization options.
IBM Kubernetes Service and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) are two popular managed Kubernetes offerings that allow organizations to deploy, manage and scale their containerized applications.

Advantages of IBM Kubernetes Service
  • Integration with IBM Cloud: IBM Kubernetes Service integrates well with other IBM Cloud services, providing a seamless experience for customers already using IBM Cloud
  • Advanced Networking: IBM Kubernetes Service provides advanced networking capabilities, including network segmentation, service meshes, and network policy enforcement
  • Managed Cluster Updates: IBM Kubernetes Service offers automatic updates to the Kubernetes control plane and worker nodes, which reduces maintenance overhead.
Advantages of IBM Kubernetes Service
Integration with IBM Cloud: IBM Kubernetes Service integrates well with other IBM Cloud services, providing a seamless experience for customers already using IBM Cloud
Advanced Networking: IBM Kubernetes Service provides advanced networking capabilities, including network segmentation, service meshes, and network policy enforcement
Managed Cluster Updates: IBM Kubernetes Service offers automatic updates to the Kubernetes control plane and worker nodes, which reduces maintenance overhead.

Do you think IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service's feature set?

Yes

Did IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service live up to sales and marketing promises?

I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process

Did implementation of IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service go as expected?

I wasn't involved with the implementation phase

Would you buy IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service again?

No

The business problems addressed by IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service include
  • Complexity of managing large-scale applications
  • Increased time and resources required for infrastructure management
  • Inefficient application deployment and scaling
  • Ensuring consistency in application environments
This means, we can deploy our microservices in IBM Kubernetes service without any problems and provide and build a reliable product

IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service Feature Ratings

Security and Isolation
7
Container Orchestration
9
Cluster Management
9
Storage Management
9
Resource Allocation and Optimization
8
Discovery Tools
6
Update Rollouts and Rollbacks
6
Self-Healing and Recovery
8
Analytics, Monitoring, and Logging
8