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Speed vs. Safety: Automating Upgrades in a Production Kubernetes Environment

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2025-08-01
By Thalassa Cloud

Running Kubernetes in production means constantly updating your clusters. Upgrades are essential for security and new features, but they require careful timing. Move too quickly, and you might break applications. Delay too long, and you’ll fall behind on security patches and API updates. Why Manual Upgrades Don’t Work Manual Kubernetes upgrades are problematic for DevOps teams. They often lead to inconsistent results across environments and rely on a few team members with the necessary expertise.

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