Item: IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service
Rating: 8
Author: Jon Brizuela

Overall Satisfaction with IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Kubernetes has proven effective for orchestrating workloads. Have limited expansion with deploying on a limited number of nodes but it has had a streamlined process without any hiccups. Haven't had any issues with Kube managing deployments and keeping the required amount of replicas running. Cluster IPs are helpful for data reliability. Utilized it as part of AWS EKS which has some limitations with configuration options, but it has more compatibility than AWS's native ECS.

Pros and Cons

Pros

Cluster IPs
secure networking
compatibility with multiple CSPs
greater configuration than dockers

Cons

requires more user management
steep learning curve
susceptibility for malicious attacks due to large surface area

Return on Investment

automation
redundancy
complex to fully comprehend
good for hybrid models

Alternatives Considered

AWS Fargate, EKS, ECS, Docker Containers

Key Insights

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?

Yes

Would you buy IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service again?

Yes

Likelihood to Recommend

Good for deploying workloads, without having to be an expert in all underlying components, especially for Managed Kubernetes Services. However, this leads to an inability to troubleshoot without having a solid understanding of the control plane. Good alternative if you have some services that are unable to migrate completely to cloud environment.

IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service Feature Ratings

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Plays nicer with others than AWS Fargate and ECS, however has many many moving parts