Platform teams play a pivotal role in shaping the backbone of an organization’s infrastructure. However, a prevalent challenge faced by many platform teams is the tendency to treat their platforms as isolated projects rather than dynamic products. Let’s explore the shortcomings of this isolated approach and propose alternative strategies that encourage collaboration, innovation, and seamless integration across teams. The Pitfall of Isolation Working in isolation poses a significant risk to platform teams....

In the world of technology, organizations often grapple with the decision of whether to build tools internally or leverage solutions from the broader community. This strategic choice entails a nuanced evaluation of various factors. Let’s examine the variety of pros and cons associated with each approach. Building Internally Pros: Tailored Solutions: Enhanced Customization: In-house development allows for a high degree of customization, ensuring that the tool precisely fits the unique workflows and requirements of the organization....

The question of how to structure platform ownership is an important one when thinking about building a platform. Should the responsibility rest with a single, centralized team, or is a modular approach with different teams overseeing distinct components the more fitting strategy? Building on my previous post on Orchestrating Kubernetes Clusters: Centralized vs Hybrid Approaches we can generalize it to platforms. Let’s discuss the pros and cons of each approach and consider which might be best suited for different organization sizes and structures....

When working with container orchestration, organizations have to make an important decision - whether to adopt a centralized model, entrusting a dedicated team with the creation and management of all Kubernetes clusters, or embrace a hybrid approach, empowering product verticals to autonomously manage clusters with guidance from centrally defined golden paths. This post delves into the nuanced pros and cons of each option, offering insights to guide organizations through this critical decision-making process....

In recent years, Kubernetes has stood out as the go-to platform for deploying, managing, and scaling containerized applications. One of the critical decisions organizations face is whether to opt for a few, large Kubernetes clusters or to distribute workloads across multiple smaller clusters. Each approach comes with its own set of advantages and challenges. Advantages of Big Kubernetes Clusters Simplified Management Managing a single, large Kubernetes cluster offers a streamlined administrative experience....