
Part 1
Balancing Flexibility, Security, and Cost Efficiency in your Kubernetes Platform
In the first part of this series we are going to take a look at some of the considerations when building out a Kubernetes Platform. We will discuss Flexibility, Security, and Cost Efficiency.
- Flexibility: Choose between cloud or on-prem, DIY solutions, and use of namespaces/vClusters for user isolation.
- Security: Balance productivity and security, start with simple steps, and invest in RBAC.
- Cost Efficiency: Optimize cluster numbers, compare hosted vs. DIY, and manage costs effectively.
- Overall: Evaluate deployment options, prioritize security, optimize costs, and ensure user isolation.

Thomas Kosiewski
Senior Software Engineer at Loft

Mike Petersen
Senior Platform Advocate at Loft

Part 2
Single vs Multiple Kubernetes Clusters: Building the right Platform
Now that you support more users on your Kubernetes Platform, how do you scale cost-effectively? Should you use a single cluster and split it up, or create multiple clusters for different use cases?
- Single Cluster: Use a multi-cluster platform within a single cluster for cost optimization and easier management.
- Multiple Clusters: Assign dev/test/preview environments to separate clusters for regional control and minimal platform management.
- Production vCluster: Use vClusters in production for scalability and isolation across single or multi-cluster setups.
- Overall: Decide on single vs. multiple clusters, manage regional control, ensure scalability, and optimize for cost and management.

Kurt Madel
Senior Solutions Architect at Loft

Mike Petersen
Senior Platform Advocate at Loft