On: If All You Have Is a Database, Everything Looks Li...

[mikesabbagh]

Im an SRE, the architect decided some time ago that we needed a mongodb db deployed in our cluster. I fought against it at first, as it is best to get a managed solution instead. The dev's position was, "how hard can it be to operate a database? You can use a kubernetes operator now" lol I just slacked this article :) Thank you!!

[jeffbee → mikesabbagh]

Hosted MongoDB is still hot garbage, it just costs more and you can't fix it yourself when Atlas has dropped the ball.

[rpedela → jeffbee]

Usually managed systems cost less if you factor in salaries. Like everything, it depends on the specifics though.

[Frost1x → rpedela]

Lambda(TM) your entire infrastructure and save the most ;)

[Raidion → jeffbee]

I have several instances in production now, and it's honestly been pretty good. Not running anything over M30 though.