YAML Is My DBA Now - Our Postgres Journey From DIY To Autopilot Self-Service

Learn how Wrike transformed their PostgreSQL database management from manual chaos to automated self-service using Kubernetes and CloudNativePG in this 26-minute conference talk. Discover the evolution from handcrafted containers to pinned Kubernetes nodes, through Zalando's operator with Patroni, and finally to CloudNativePG's autopilot capabilities. Explore real-world incidents including critical mistakes with persistent volume claims, understand the transition from ticket-based operations to GitOps-driven self-service, and see how YAML configuration has effectively replaced traditional database administration roles. Gain insights into the maturity and simplicity that CNCF ecosystem brings to database operations, covering improvements in networking, deployment, and overall infrastructure management. Whether you're building a platform team or seeking to escape vendor lock-in, examine the practical benefits and challenges of running databases on Kubernetes through this candid journey of lessons learned and architectural evolution.