Ultimate Guide to Kubernetes Capacity Planning: Best Practices for 2025
Kubernetes capacity planning is evolving from traditional resource-based approaches to intent-based planning that focuses on service-level objectives. Key strategies include implementing horizontal pod autoscaling, setting appropriate resource requests/limits, using namespace quotas, and monitoring cluster utilization. Success requires balancing automated scaling with cost optimization while maintaining performance requirements. Essential tools include cluster autoscaling, resource quotas, and comprehensive monitoring.