Kubernetes Application Management in 2025: A Simple Guide for Modern Teams
1. Introduction Kubernetes has become the backbone of cloud-native infrastructure. However, although powerful, managing applications on Kubernetes can be quite complex—particularly at scale. By 2025, successful teams will not only have to run Kubernetes but manage applications on Kubernetes with proficiency. They will have to manage deployments, monitoring, scaling, and reliability without getting lost in endless YAML files. 2. What is Kubernetes Application Management? Kubernetes application management refers to the process of managing applications deployed on a Kubernetes cluster throughout their lifecycle. This includes: Defining the application (using manifests or Helm charts) Deploying and updating the application (rollouts and rollbacks) Observability (logs, metrics, tracing, and alerts) Resource optimization (efficient use of CPU and memory) Security and compliance (policies, access control, auditing) 3. Why Kubernetes Application Management M...