#133 Kubernetes everywhere: how far can it really go?

In this episode, Ronald and Jan talk with Neil Cresswell, CEO, CTO, and co-founder of Portainer. Neil shares how Portainer started as a simple Docker UI and evolved into a platform for managing Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes environments at scale.

A key topic in this episode is Kube Solo, a lightweight Kubernetes distribution that can run on roughly 200 MB of RAM. The goal is to make Kubernetes usable in environments where traditional clusters are too heavy, such as IoT, edge, and far edge use cases. Think of AI-powered cameras, self-checkout systems, Nvidia Jetsons, and even tractors running intelligent workloads.

Neil explains that Kubernetes itself isn’t getting simpler, but it does need to become more intuitive. Portainer aims to make Kubernetes accessible to IT generalists, reducing the need for highly specialized teams while still leveraging the full power of the ecosystem.

This episode explores simplicity, scalability, edge computing, and what it takes to bring Kubernetes everywhere.

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