# Learning to operate Kubernetes reliably

<https://stripe.com/blog/operating-kubernetes>

- Host: [stripe.com](https://links.thingelstad.xyz/hosts/stripe.com/)
- Saved: January 12, 2018 (2018-01-13T00:53:36Z)
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## What Jamie wrote

[Julia Evans](https://www.jvns.ca) with a very good overview of how they have deployed [Kubernetes](https://kubernetes.io) at Stripe. Her words of caution are true for many technology patterns:

> If you’re considering Kubernetes, keep in mind: don’t use Kubernetes just because other companies are using it. Setting up a reliable cluster takes a huge amount of time, and the business case for using it isn’t always obvious. Invest your time in a smart way.

## Facts

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## Appears in

- [WT36: Weekly Thing for January 13, 2018](https://weekly.thingelstad.com/archive/36/), Links 📌

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