Running Kubernetes On-Premises: Challenges and Considerations
Running Kubernetes in an on-premises environment provides more control over infrastructure but also demands careful management. Compared to cloud-managed solutions, maintaining an on-premises Kubernetes cluster requires handling all aspects, from provisioning to upgrades, manually. Below, we explore key considerations and challenges that arise when managing Kubernetes on-premises.
- Infrastructure Provisioning: Setting up infrastructure for Kubernetes on-premises means automating the provisioning of nodes. Tools like Rancher’s cloud controllers or Terraform help streamline this process by ensuring consistency. Packer can also be used to create VM images, enabling smoother upgrades by deploying updated images across nodes.
- Cluster Setup and Maintenance: Deploying a Kubernetes cluster on-premises involves using tools such as
kubeadm. This process is often more involved than in cloud-managed environments...
