A startup’s guide to getting started with managed Kubernetes

Kubernetes adoption is growing rapidly with over 5.6 million developers using it today. Implementing Kubernetes requires proper planning and can be time-consuming for small businesses. Managed Kubernetes providers like DigitalOcean handle critical tasks such as monitoring, security, updates, and more, allowing businesses to have a faster time to market. When choosing a managed Kubernetes provider, consider factors such as onboarding experience, uptime SLAs, upstream Kubernetes components, upgrades and patches, control plane and high availability, and pricing. Proper planning of infrastructure components is crucial for workload distribution, multi-cloud opportunities, managed databases, 1-click applications, and sizing your cluster. DigitalOcean's managed Kubernetes service can help startups achieve their goals by offering hassle-free management and transparent pricing.