3 years ago

Category: Software, Database, Security, Redis, Kubernetes, Docker, Infrastructure, RabbitMQ

When it comes to container orchestration, everyone thinks “Kubernetes!” Indeed, Kubernetes has a (very) steep learning curve, a bewilderingly vast ecosystem, and a seemingly infinite landscape of third-party providers attempting to sell you some kind of “easy Kubernetes” (which in itself is a telltale sign of its complexity).

The main advantage of Docker Swarm is that it’s very easy to set up; your Docker Swarm cluster can be created, configured, and go live in just a couple of hours.

Many companies choose Kubernetes in order to avoid vendor lock-in. The argument here is that since Kubernetes itself is independent of any cloud vendor, it should be easy to switch vendors at any time.

Make sure to take into account the costs associated with both you and your team getting familiar with Kubernetes, as this is often overlooked and can actually be quite large.