Kubernetes, originally designed for stateless workloads, is increasingly used for stateful applications like databases and data caches, which require persistent storage. A scenario illustrating the challenges of managing persistent volume claims (PVCs) in Kubernetes highlights the importance of monitoring and alerting to avoid outages and optimize storage utilization. Dynatrace offers a solution with its PVC extension, providing insights into storage utilization, growth rates, and proactive alerts to prevent overprovisioning and unexpected storage shortages. By integrating with Prometheus metrics, Dynatrace enhances analysis through its AI capabilities, ensuring efficient resource use and system reliability. Additionally, Dynatrace plans to simplify the configuration of Kubernetes alerts, making it easier for organizations to manage their clusters. The company's 2023 Kubernetes survey provides insights into how businesses are utilizing Kubernetes in production, emphasizing the importance of maintaining secure and high-performing clusters.