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Kubernetes: The smart person's guide [1]
Kubernetes is a series of open source projects for automating the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. Find out why the ecosystem matters, how to use it, and more.
If you want to manage containers on the cloud, chances are you're using Kubernetes[3], the most popular container orchestration program[4]. And, networking powerhouse Cisco[5] wants to help your enterprise make the most of it.
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On May 1, Cisco announced Kubernetes support for AppDynamics[7] and Cisco CloudCenter[8]. With this integration, Cisco promises enterprises can easily harness the value of Kubernetes to help deliver experiences that exceed their customers' expectations for scale, sophistication, and velocity.
How? To start with the basics, companies are rapidly adopting containers on the promise of increased application agility. It's containers that power continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD). While Kubernetes is a big help with this, since it enables you to manage multiple containers at once, there are still challenges with unlocking the full value of containers as they move applications from development into production environments in data centers and the cloud.
Cisco promises that Cisco CloudCenter 4.9 and AppDynamics for Kubernetes set a new standard for Kubernetes by allowing enterprises to seamlessly deploy, monitor, and optimize their Kubernetes-orchestrated applications both on-premises and in public cloud environments.