Deploying Databases on Kubernetes: Helm vs. Operators - Eric Schäffer and Manuel Swiercz

This talk explores the deployment of databases on Kubernetes, a growing trend as organizations embrace cloud-native technologies. The speaker examines two primary approaches: Helm Charts and Kubernetes Operators, discussing their respective benefits and drawbacks. Key considerations include ease of deployment, maintenance, scalability, and how each method manages backups, failover scenarios, and updates. As the landscape shifts towards cloud-native solutions, understanding these deployment strategies is vital for organizations to make informed decisions on database management in Kubernetes.