Kubernetes: a Guide to Container Orchestration with Tinext Cloud Support

Kubernetes is an open-source platform designed to orchestrate containers — isolated environments that package an application’s code along with its dependencies. Originally developed by Google as an internal project called “Borg,” it was released to the public and entrusted to the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) in 2015.

The name Kubernetes comes from Ancient Greek and means “helmsman” — a perfect metaphor for a technology that steers and coordinates complex systems. Its logo reflects this meaning too, representing a ship’s wheel with seven spokes.

Kubernetes has enabled a major evolution in software development: the shift from monolithic applications to microservices architectures, where each component can be developed, deployed, and scaled independently.

Adopting Kubernetes brings tangible benefits, both for cloud-native software houses and for enterprise organizations looking to optimize the management of their internal applications. Among the key advantages are:

• Horizontal Scalability – Kubernetes allows dynamic scaling of resources (e.g., containers or nodes) based on workload demands. This is especially useful in environments with traffic peaks, such as e-commerce platforms or ERP systems with high night-time activity.

• Continuous Deployment – It enables frequent application releases without downtime, thanks to the ability to run old and new versions side by side during rollout.

• High Availability – By leveraging a microservices-based architecture, the system becomes more resilient: if one component fails, the rest of the system remains unaffected.

• Portability Across Environments – As a standardized technology, a containerized application using Kubernetes can run seamlessly across any platform — AWS, Azure, on-premise, or Tinext Cloud.

• Infrastructure Automation – With Kubernetes, the entire infrastructure can be defined and managed as version-controlled code (Infrastructure as Code), ensuring repeatability and traceability.

• Testing and Release Efficiency – Pre-configured packages and isolated environments simplify testing, allowing new applications to be deployed and validated quickly, significantly reducing time-to-market.

• Standardized Skill Sets – There's no longer a need for niche experts for each technology: Kubernetes promotes a cross-functional skill set, making it easier to find qualified talent in the market.

Tinext Cloud supports Swiss and international businesses in adopting Kubernetes through a comprehensive offering that combines infrastructure, expertise, and operational support. Specifically, we provide:

• Managed Kubernetes Platform – We handle the setup and management of the Control Plane (master nodes), allowing clients to focus on their applications and worker nodes.

• DevOps Professional Services – On-demand consulting designed to support internal teams in using Kubernetes, with the goal of gradually making them fully autonomous.

• Training Programs – Tailored learning paths led by external instructors to introduce enterprise teams to the core concepts of container-based orchestration.

• Continuous Updates – Our team actively participates in leading international events, such as KubeCon Europe, to ensure our offering stays aligned with best practices and emerging trends (including native Database as a Service integration with Kubernetes).

Tinext Cloud is, therefore, the ideal partner to support this transformation, offering tailored solutions that range from operational support to technical training, and the provision of highly reliable and scalable Kubernetes environments.