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Self-Managed Kubernetes: The Hidden Costs That Drive Teams to Managed Services
Running Kubernetes yourself incurs hidden costs in engineering time, upgrades, and incident response. A mid-sized Indian startup typically spends 15-20 hours per month on cluster maintenance, plus the salary of a DevOps engineer costing Rs. 12-25 lakhs annually. These costs often exceed managed service fees, leading teams to switch.
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The article rightly highlights that self-managed K8s costs more than just cloud bills, but it's also a pitch for managed services—teams should calculate total cost of ownership before deciding.
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