Number of Containers Over Time

Overview

The Number of Containers Over Time widget provides a time-based view of container usage trends across Kubernetes clusters. This helps in tracking container lifecycle trends and predicting future scaling needs.

Why It Matters

For IT Engineers:

1. Trend Analysis:

   • Tracks container usage trends over time to predict resource needs and adjust capacity.

2. Workload Optimization:

   • Helps adjust container distribution to ensure workload efficiency over time.

3. Performance Monitoring:

   • Identifies spikes in container usage that may require scaling or adjustments.

For Security Engineers:

1. Monitoring for Anomalies:

   • Helps detect abnormal spikes or declines in container usage that may indicate security concerns.

2. Compliance Verification:

   • Ensures that container usage adheres to security standards over time.