Kubernetes vs Traditional VM Deployment

2.1 What is VM Deployment?

Virtual Machine (VM) deployment involves running multiple instances of operating systems on a single physical server using hypervisors. Each VM operates independently with its own OS and resources.

2.2 Key Characteristics

• Isolation: Each VM is completely isolated from others.
• Resource Intensive: Requires significant resources for each VM.
• Longer Deployment Time: Setting up a VM can take time due to OS installation.

3.1 What is Kubernetes?

Kubernetes is an open-source platform designed to automate the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications.

3.2 Key Characteristics

• Lightweight: Containers share the host OS, making them less resource-intensive.
• Rapid Deployment: Containers can start in seconds.
• Scalability: Easily scale applications up or down based on demand.

3.3 Example Deployment

Below is an example of deploying an application using Kubernetes:

apiVersion: apps/v1
kind: Deployment
metadata:
  name: my-app
spec:
  replicas: 3
  selector:
    matchLabels:
      app: my-app
  template:
    metadata:
      labels:
        app: my-app
    spec:
      containers:
      - name: my-app-container
        image: my-app-image:latest
        ports:
        - containerPort: 80

• Resource Utilization: Kubernetes is more efficient due to shared resources.
• Deployment Speed: Kubernetes containers can be deployed and scaled faster.
• Management: Kubernetes offers integrated tools for orchestration and management.
• Isolation: VMs provide stronger isolation compared to containers.

• Assess your application's architecture and requirements.
• Consider the team's expertise in container management.
• Evaluate the need for scalability and resource efficiency.