Using Kubernetes without proper autoscaling is like a Ferrari stuck in first gear. You’re wasting enormous potential for cost savings, responsiveness, and resource utilization. Autoscaling is very important to use Kubernetes platform efficiently.

With Kubernetes running in the cloud, the money savings are obvious – you pay less for computing services. By scaling down during off-peak hours, and spinning up new instances to handle increases in traffic you will optimize the platform based on actual utilization.

For on-prem platforms, you can still utilize the hardware better and even reduce power consumption by turning off unused nodes. Proper autoscaling helps to keep your environment green and environmentally responsible.

There are multiple types of autoscaling:

1️⃣ Vertical Pod Autoscaler (VPA) - for CPU and memory
2️⃣ Horizontal Pod Autoscaler (HPA) - to adjust number of pod instances
3️⃣ Cluster Autoscaler (CA) - to scale out/in entire cluster

Not configuring autoscaling is a waste. It’s all about being green – either 💶 or 🌿!