Exploring Kubernetes Operators (opens in new tab)

The concept of Kubernetes Operators was introduced around 2016 by the CoreOS Linuxdevelopment team. They were in search of a solution to improve automated container management within Kubernetes, primarily with the goal of incorporating operational expertise directly into the software. According to the Cloud Native Computing Foundation, “Operators are software extensions that use custom resources to manage applications and their components”. Kubernetes is designed for automation, offering esse...