Which Kubernetes PostgreSQL operator should you choose?, with David Pech | KubeFM

This episode is sponsored by Learnk8s — get started on your Kubernetes journey through comprehensive online, in-person or remote training. https://learnk8s.io/training === Are you running *PostgreSQL* on *Kubernetes* and need to choose the _right_ operator? In this episode, *David Pech*, Staff Cloud Ops Engineer, shares his experience implementing database platforms on Kubernetes and guides teams through operator selection and platform requirements. You will learn: - The core requirements for a *PostgreSQL platform* on Kubernetes, including autopilot capabilities, security practices, and observability - How to evaluate *PostgreSQL operators* based on their architecture — from single-instance deployments to cloud-native implementations - What teams should consider before building their own *database-as-a-service* and common pitfalls to avoid - The distinction between being *production-ready* (running single instances) versus *platform-ready* (operating at scale with proper tooling) Find all the links and info for this episode here: https://ku.bz/rGMF2ktdb === Interested in sponsoring a KubeFM episode? https://kube.fm/sponsorships === CHAPTERS ========= 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Sponsor: Learnk8s 01:28 David's background and current role 02:24 Journey into cloud native 04:20 Previous career experience 07:05 Staying up to date with Kubernetes 08:29 Being a KubeStronaut 09:14 Career advice and lessons learned 10:04 Postgres operator challenges 15:17 Building a Postgres platform requirements 20:30 Evaluating operator capabilities 27:10 Self-service for Postgres on Kubernetes 29:35 Critical questions before building DBaaS 32:31 Alternatives to running Postgres on Kubernetes 35:13 Categories of Postgres operators 38:08 Why starting small often fails 42:24 Problems with simple Postgres deployment tutorials 43:34 Limitations of Bitnami Helm Chart 45:56 Production-ready vs platform ready 47:28 KubeStronaut certification journey 49:06 What's next and closing thoughts LISTEN ON ========= - Apple Podcast https://kube.fm/apple - Spotify https://kube.fm/spotify - Amazon Music https://kube.fm/amazon - Overcast https://kube.fm/overcast - Pocket casts https://kube.fm/pocket-casts - Deezer https://kube.fm/deezer