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AWS re:Invent 2022 - Kubernetes virtually anywhere, for everyone (CON208-L)

Summary

Barry Cooks, Vice President of Kubernetes AWS, thanks the AWS Kubernetes teams and discusses the ubiquity and importance of Kubernetes.
The session aims to demonstrate why AWS is the best place to run Kubernetes workloads.
Barry uses an analogy of a mirage to describe the journey to modern architecture and the challenges of transitioning from on-prem to cloud-native technologies.
The talk covers the benefits customers seek, such as market speed, lower total cost of ownership, scalability, and security.
Containers and Kubernetes are highlighted for their portability, infrastructure efficiency, and consistent API across different environments.
AWS's commitment to security, production readiness, and support for native AWS services is emphasized.
The global reach of AWS is touted as a key advantage for customers needing low latency or data locality.
Customer examples (Riot Games, Aurora, Fidelity, Expedia Group, MassMutual) are provided to illustrate the diverse applications of EKS.
Cost optimization strategies, including integration with kube cost and Carpenter, are discussed.
AWS's efforts to extend access to AWS services through open source and partner software are mentioned.
The session concludes with resources and services AWS offers to help customers start or advance their Kubernetes journey.

Kubernetes is increasingly becoming a standard for modern application deployment, and AWS is positioning itself as a leader in this space.
AWS's strategy involves not only providing a robust Kubernetes service (EKS) but also ensuring it integrates well with the broader AWS ecosystem and third-party solutions.
The focus on security and production readiness indicates AWS's commitment to enterprise-grade solutions, which is crucial for large organizations.
AWS's global infrastructure is a significant selling point for customers who need to deploy applications worldwide with specific latency or data residency requirements.
The customer stories shared during the session highlight the versatility of Kubernetes and its applicability across various industries and use cases.
Cost optimization remains a critical concern for AWS customers, and AWS is addressing this through tools like kube cost and Carpenter, which help manage and reduce Kubernetes-related costs.
AWS is actively engaging with the open source community and contributing to Kubernetes-related projects, which helps improve the service and foster community goodwill.
The range of support options from AWS, including the open source technical field community, EKS Blueprints, AWS Data Lab for containers, and professional services, shows a comprehensive approach to customer support and engagement.