Google Cloud offers Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), a managed environment for deploying, managing, and scaling containerized applications using Kubernetes.
Key Features of Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE):
- Managed Kubernetes: GKE automates Kubernetes cluster management, including upgrades, security patches, and monitoring.
- Autoscaling:
- Cluster Autoscaler: Adds or removes nodes from your cluster based on resource needs.
- Horizontal Pod Autoscaler: Automatically adjusts the number of pods to meet application demand.
3. Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Support: You can use GKE in hybrid environments with Anthos for consistent Kubernetes operations across clouds.
4. Serverless Integration: Works seamlessly with Google Cloud’s serverless services like Cloud Run.
5. Security Features:
- Shielded GKE nodes for enhanced security.
- Kubernetes-native security tools like Binary Authorization and Workload Identity.
6. Monitoring and Logging: Built-in with Google Cloud Operations Suite (formerly Stackdriver).
When to Use GKE:
- Deploying microservices architectures.
- Scaling containerized applications.
- Running CI/CD pipelines.
- Managing hybrid or multi-cloud setups with Kubernetes.
