DOP 225: The Rise of Kubernetes: From Google to Global Phenomenon
Aug 23, 2023
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In this episode, Craig Box, VP of Open Source and Community at Armo, discusses the rise of Kubernetes, its origin story, and its unexpected popularity among DevOps teams. They also touch on the importance of community building, security issues, and the abundance of projects in the CNCF.
Kubernetes gained popularity due to its ability to reliably deploy and manage applications.
The Cloud Native Computing Foundation facilitated the adoption of Kubernetes by other major players.
CubeScape addresses the security concerns of DevOps teams exclusively working on Kubernetes.
Deep dives
Kubernetes was originally designed to solve different problems
When Kubernetes was released by Google, the expectation was that it would solve various down-the-line problems related to packing more work into fewer machines. However, it turned out that the immediate concerns people had were related to application deployment and configuration.
Craig Box's involvement with Kubernetes from early on
Craig Box joined Google in 2014, just as the prototypes for Kubernetes were being developed. He became aware of the project and its potential, and even though he didn't have 15 years of Kubernetes experience when it launched, he understood its significance in the industry.
Kubernetes resonated with users due to its ability to run code efficiently
While Kubernetes was initially expected to primarily help users save money and run more code on fewer machines, it turned out that people were more concerned with the ability to reliably deploy and manage applications. The API-driven system of Kubernetes, which allowed users to declare their intent to run code and have it dynamically managed across multiple machines, quickly gained popularity.
Kubernetes's success and the formation of the CNCF
The success of Kubernetes was aided by Google's ownership and support in the early days. However, to further its adoption and avoid being seen as solely a Google project, the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) was established. This foundation allowed other major players like Microsoft and Amazon to participate and offer Kubernetes services, which in turn led to its critical mass of adoption.
CubeScape and its focus on Kubernetes-native security
CubeScape is an open-source project under the CNCF that addresses the need for Kubernetes-native security. It offers features like misconfiguration scanning and protection, vulnerability management, and compliance validation. CubeScape's focus is on addressing the day-to-day security concerns of DevOps teams working exclusively on the Kubernetes platform.
#225: How did Kubernetes become the predominant choice for modern-day DevOps teams? From changing how applications run to reshaping security parameters, learn how this open-source platform continues to turn heads.
In today’s episode, we talk with Craig Box, VP of Open Source and Community at Armo, as he uncovers the secrets behind Kubernetes. From Google's original vision for the tool to its unexpected rise in popularity within the DevOps community, we'll explore Kubernetes' improbable journey. Also, we’ll get insights into managing potential security issues, and learn how Kubescape is transforming Kubernetes' security landscape.
