Replay - Multi-Cloud is the Future with Tobi Knaup
Screaming in the Cloud
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Why did Mesosphere rebrand to D2iQ?
The company name Mesosphere became a stumbling block as it focused on Apache Mesos, while the company expanded to include Kubernetes and other cloud-native technologies. The rebrand to D2iQ aimed to reflect their broader focus on day-two operations and enterprise success.
What role did the Kubernetes community play in its widespread adoption?
The Kubernetes community is credited with driving its adoption due to its large, active ecosystem. It provides resources for learning, talent recruitment, and innovation, which is faster and more extensive than any single vendor could achieve.
Why do companies still use Mesos alongside Kubernetes?
Mesos remains the platform of choice for large-scale deployments, particularly for enterprises with hundreds of thousands of nodes. It is better suited for scaling and automating data services like Kafka and Spark, which are not yet fully replicated on Kubernetes.
Is open-source a sustainable business model in the face of competition from cloud providers like AWS?
While open-source faces challenges from cloud providers offering managed services, there are opportunities to differentiate through hybrid and multi-cloud scenarios. Companies with edge computing or global regulatory needs can benefit from tools that provide a consistent experience across different infrastructures.
Why is multi-cloud considered the future?
Multi-cloud is seen as the future because it aligns with hybrid and global enterprise needs. Companies often require infrastructure in specific countries due to data privacy laws or prefer to handpick services from different providers. Multi-cloud allows for a consistent experience across various infrastructures.
What are the challenges of running Kubernetes in production?
Many companies underestimate the complexity of running Kubernetes in production. They assume Kubernetes provides all the tools needed, but additional components like monitoring, logging, networking, and load balancing are essential. The learning curve often becomes apparent when scaling or adding state to applications.
How does Tobi Knaup view the future relevance of Kubernetes?
Tobi believes Kubernetes will become a substrate, similar to how Linux is a foundational layer today. Most users will interact with higher-level APIs rather than directly with Kubernetes, just as they don't directly interact with the Linux kernel in daily operations.
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