2: Why Kubernetes is so important
As the title suggests, this chapter explains why we need Kubernetes. We’ll cover two main areas:
- Why the cloud providers need Kubernetes
- Why the user community needs Kubernetes
Both are important, and both are part of why Kubernetes will be with us for a long time. Some of the things we’ll discuss will help you avoid pitfalls when getting started.
Why the cloud providers need Kubernetes
It all starts with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Prior to 2006, the big tech companies were making easy money selling servers, network switches, storage arrays, and licenses for monolithic apps. Then, from way out in the left field, Amazon launched AWS and turned the world upside down. It was the birth of modern cloud computing. ...
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