KubeCon and Cloud Native Con are currently happening in San Diego, and it’s safe to say that the event is one of the fastest-growing industry events, with over 12,000 registrations. This number is impressive, especially when you consider that VMworld US had around 20,000 attendees.

Kubernetes is undoubtedly hot right now, and I’ve written a couple of articles on the subject this year. However, looking beyond just Kubernetes, it’s clear that the Cloud Native aspect of the ecosystem is what truly powers KubeCon and Cloud Native Con. While many people are aware of Kubernetes, not everyone has grasped the cloud native movement that drives the industry.

In fact, Docker Enterprise was recently acquired by Mirantis, a company that started life as an OpenStack offering before expanding into other areas. This move highlights how OpenStack, once expected to dominate the IT industry, has now become just one part of a much larger picture.

Kubernetes appears to be more than just a block in the industry right now, and it’s easy to see why – the platform offers powerful orchestration and management capabilities that have captured the attention of developers and organizations alike. However, it’s worth noting that Docker is still the containerization platform that powers Kubernetes, and it continues to be extended to more use cases.

The parallels between Kubernetes and OpenStack are striking – both were hyped as game-changers in their respective fields, and both have experienced a similar level of adoption and growth. However, while traditional/monolithic software development isn’t going away anytime soon, it’s clear that the Cloud Native approach is now mainstream.

In fact, the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) has created a Cloud Native Trail Map to help organizations navigate the complex ecosystem of cloud native technologies. This map highlights the many different permutations and choices available to consumers of IT, making it clear that Kubernetes is just one part of a much larger puzzle.

Overall, the Cloud Native Landscape is a complex and ever-evolving ecosystem, with hundreds (if not thousands) of different elements and choices available to organizations. While Kubernetes may be one of the most popular and widely-used technologies in this space, it’s important to remember that it’s just one part of the overall picture.

To further explore the Cloud Native landscape, I recommend checking out theCUBE guys’ video below. It provides a comprehensive overview of the ecosystem and highlights many of the key players and technologies at work.

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