Kubernetes is an open-source platform for automating the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. To successfully implement a container-based environment (Kubernetes), the following key points should be considered:

  1. Ensure expertise in the teams managing the infrastructure (Training).
  2. Ensure appropriate persistence for each workload, especially for stateful services (e.g., databases) to avoid unexpected issues.
  3. Adapt the storage type to the workload to optimize performance.
  4. Proper sizing of cluster resources, requirements, and the coexistence of various workloads.
  5. Consider traceability and monitoring needs from the start of the project.
  6. Ensure the same backup/restore capabilities as in a traditional environment.
  7. Define a gradual transformation plan to a microservices-based model (avoid a “Big Bang” approach).
  8. Follow GitOps methodologies for configuration management.
  9. Implement appropriate change management processes (avoid continuous and uncontrolled changes in production).
  10. Define a suitable CI/CD strategy (Agile).
  11. Avoid silos and anti-DevOps patterns, ensuring the transformation drive comes from all work areas (system administration, developers, etc.).