Recap of Cloud Field Day 11: Kasten by Veeam Shines with Kubernetes Backup and DR Solutions.
Cloud Field Day 11 was held on June 25, 2021, and it provided a great opportunity for attendees to learn about the latest trends in cloud computing and related technologies. Among the presenters was Kasten by Veeam, which showcased its purpose-built backup and disaster recovery (DR) solution for Kubernetes applications. In this blog post, we will provide a recap of the presentation and highlight the key takeaways from the event.
Kasten K10: The State of the State
In Part 1 of the presentation, Michael Cade, Senior Director of Product Marketing at Kasten by Veeam, provided an overview of Kasten K10, a purpose-built backup and DR solution for Kubernetes applications. He discussed the challenges that come with managing and protecting modern application platforms and how Kasten K10 addresses these challenges.
Michael then demonstrated how Kasten K10 can defeat ransomware attacks using Amazon AWS S3 object storage. He also discussed why Kasten by Veeam is the number one Kubernetes backup product and provided a detailed overview of the product architecture.
Cloud-Native Data Protection for Kubernetes
In Part 2, Tom Manville, Technical Director at Kasten by Veeam, presented the philosophy and technology behind cloud-native data protection for Kubernetes. He discussed how Kasten K10 was designed to be simple, extensible, and cloud-native, supporting modern DevOps practices and seamless application transformation and portability.
Tom then demonstrated how Kasten K10 supports native Kubernetes operators like Vault and provides cloud-native APIs for developing, testing, and deploying data management solutions. He also showcased how Kasten CSI and Kanister can be used to protect data in Kubernetes applications.
DR Automation for Kubernetes
In Part 3, Michael Courcy, Senior Technical Marketing Engineer at Kasten by Veeam, demonstrated DR automation for Kubernetes using Kasten K10. He showcased how Kasten K10 can manage and protect data between multiple data centers, reducing RTO, costs, and improving automation.
The demonstration was conducted on a Red Hat OpenShift container platform, which highlighted the flexibility and compatibility of Kasten K10 with various cloud platforms.
Protecting Kafka on Kubernetes
In Part 4, Michael Courcy demonstrated how Kasten K10 can protect Kafka on Kubernetes. He discussed the challenges of managing and protecting Kafka clusters and how Kasten K10 can help address these challenges.
Michael showcased how Kasten K10 integrates with cloud-native Kubernetes applications like Kafka and creates application-consistent backups and replication of data. This ensures that data is protected and available even in the event of a failure or ransomware attack.
Key Takeaways
Overall, the presentation by Kasten by Veeam provided valuable insights into the challenges of managing and protecting modern application platforms and how Kasten K10 addresses these challenges. The key takeaways from the event include:
1. Purpose-built backup and DR solutions are essential for Kubernetes applications to ensure data protection and availability.
2. Cloud-native data protection is critical for seamless application transformation and portability.
3. Automated DR processes can significantly reduce RTO and costs while improving application uptime.
4. Protecting Kafka on Kubernetes requires specialized solutions like Kasten K10 that provide application-consistent backups and replication of data.
5. Kasten by Veeam is a leading provider of backup and DR solutions for Kubernetes applications, offering a comprehensive solution that addresses the needs of modern enterprises.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Cloud Field Day 11 provided a great opportunity to learn about the latest trends in cloud computing and related technologies. The presentation by Kasten by Veeam showcased the company’s commitment to providing purpose-built backup and DR solutions for Kubernetes applications.
With Kasten K10, enterprises can ensure data protection and availability while reducing costs and improving automation. As the number one Kubernetes backup product, Kasten by Veeam is a leading provider of cloud-native data protection solutions for modern application platforms.