As a member of the Kubernetes Certified Services Provider program, Percona is now part of a select, “pre-qualified tier of vetted service providers who have deep experience helping enterprises successfully adopt Kubernetes…”
Kubernetes (frequently abbreviated as K8s) has come a long way over the past decade. From being used almost exclusively for orchestrating stateless container workloads to a platform fully capable of running complex, stateful applications like databases, Kubernetes has become the tool of choice for all things cloud-native. And thanks to its ability to automate processes and simplify infrastructure management — from deployment to scaling — Kubernetes’s role in the database space continues to grow.
Complexity, skills shortages make third-party support critical for Kubernetes success
With that being said, Kubernetes can be quite complex. The learning curve is steep, and database professionals with deep knowledge of the system are often in short supply.
As a result, many organizations rely on the expertise of third-party service providers (like Percona) to help them utilize and get the most out of their Kubernetes database deployments. Recognizing this, in 2017, The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) developed a certification process to assess, vet, and recognize providers with proven expertise in enabling enterprises in the adoption and use of Kubernetes.
As a member of the Kubernetes Certified Services Provider (KCSP) program, Percona offers industry-leading support, consulting, professional services and training for organizations on their Kubernetes journey. In order to receive the certification, Percona underwent an extensive testing and review process to verify the depth and breadth of its Kubernetes expertise and capabilities.
According to the CNCF, “The KCSP program ensures that enterprises get the support they’re looking for to roll out new applications more quickly and more efficiently than before, while feeling secure that there’s a trusted and vetted partner that’s available to support their production and operational needs.”
Kubernetes services from Percona: Comprehensive capabilities, expansive expertise
As the leading software and services provider for the world’s most widely-used open source databases, Percona has earned its KCSP status for MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB — making it the first and only provider to be recognized for all three.
According to recent industry research, almost three-quarters (74%) of organizations are now using two or more database platforms¹, and nearly a third (29%) are managing five or more — both significant increases compared to just a couple years prior². As the number and diversity of databases being used by organizations continue to skyrocket, the significance of a unified, cross-platform service experience is hard to overstate.
Combined with its extensive suite of open source tools, software, and operators, Percona has long offered an unrivaled open-source path to cloud-native fluency. Now, as a CNCF-recognized KCSP, Percona has the credentials to prove it.
Connect with Percona to kickstart your Kubernetes journey
With nearly a decade of experience in supporting everyone from large enterprises to small startups in their Kubernetes-driven, cloud-native journeys, Percona can work with your team to meet them where they are, and enable them in ways that work best for them. With production-ready software and unsurpassed expertise, Percona can help accelerate your cloud-native strategy by orders of magnitude.
Extend your internal know-how, enhance the performance of your databases, and get on-demand issue resolution with support, services, and training tailored to the unique complexities of Kubernetes-driven cloud-native operations.
¹2025 State of the Database Landscape Report. Redgate: https://www.red-gate.com/solutions/state-of-database-landscape/2025/
²Unveiling SQL 2024: Key Trends and Growth Opportunities for Businesses. OptimizDBA: https://optimizdba.com/unveiling-sql-2024-key-trends-and-growth-opportunities-for-businesses/
