Kubernetes Tools Worth Paying For, from the 2023 VMware State of Kubernetes Survey

Kubernetes Tools Worth Paying For, from the 2023 VMware State of Kubernetes Survey

In this video, @thecote looks at the 2023 VMware State of Kubernetes survey to the types of tools being the Kubernetes ecosystem, at least as represented by the survey respondents. Whether you're looking to build out your Kubernetes setup or simply want to learn what your peers are doing, this survey offers valuable insights into what people are doing.

Get the survey here: https://tanzu.vmware.com/content/ebooks/stateofkubernetes-2023

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📈 Key Takeaways:

  • Security and governance tools are on the rise as Kubernetes becomes more mainstream and is used for core applications.
  • 92% of organizations have a service mesh in place, with most opting for open source or commercial service mesh solutions

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⠀🎞️ Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

0:06 - The tools people use

0:52 - The tools people pay for

1:40 - Developers managing Kubernetes less

1:26 - Service mesh adoption and usage

1:58 - Get more in the survey

📌 Key Highlights: Security and Governance Tools - As Kubernetes enters the mainstream and is utilized for more core applications, there’s a rise in the usage of security and governance tools. With apps in later stages of development, they're now subject to standard enterprise governance, leading to increased scrutiny and tool usage. Paying for tools - The survey also asked participants about the types of tools they're willing to pay for. The results indicate that security and governance tools are highly valued. In addition, monitoring and alerting tools are seeing increased interest, which comes as no surprise given their importance in maintaining a healthy infrastructure. Service Mesh Adoption - 92% of organizations reported having a service mesh in place. While it may seem like an exotic tool, the survey results show that most organizations are using either open source or commercial service mesh solutions. Be sure to check out the VMware Tanzu Service Mesh as an option for your Kubernetes setup.

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