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State of Kubernetes UIs

2024/10/18
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Bret explores the spectrum of user interfaces and tools available for managing Kubernetes clusters as of Autumn 2024. This solo episode touches on both paid and open-source options, looking at their features, benefits, and drawbacks. Key tools covered include Lens, Aptakube, K8Studio, Visual Studio Code's Kubernetes extension, K9S, Portainer, and Meshery.

Bret also discusses specialized tools like Headlamp and the Argo CD dashboard, and their specific use cases and advantages.

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****Creators & Guests

  • Cristi Cotovan) - Editor

  • Beth Fisher) - Producer

  • Bret Fisher) - Host

  • (00:00) - Intro

  • (01:43) - Paid UI Offerings

  • (02:22) - Lens

  • (03:42) - Aptakube and K8Studio

  • (04:30) - Free and Open Apps

  • (05:42) - K9s

  • (06:45) - SaaS Offerings

  • (07:32) - Web Dashboards

  • (08:08) - Portainer

  • (09:08) - Meshery

  • (11:14) - Headlamp

  • (13:28) - Argo CD's Web Dashboard

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