Merge branch '38828-update-kubernetes-helm-chart-docs' into 'master'

Update Kubernetes Helm chart docs

Closes #38828

See merge request gitlab-org/gitlab-ce!14717

3 files changed, 16 insertions, 14 deletions

diff --git a/doc/install/kubernetes/gitlab_chart.md b/doc/install/kubernetes/gitlab_chart.md
index ddfd47df099..fa564d83785 100644
--- a/doc/install/kubernetes/gitlab_chart.md
+++ b/doc/install/kubernetes/gitlab_chart.md
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 # GitLab Helm Chart
 > **Note**:
-* This chart will be replaced by the [gitlab-omnibus](gitlab_omnibus.md) chart, once it supports [additional configuration options](https://gitlab.com/charts/charts.gitlab.io/issues/68). For more information on available charts, please see our [overview](index.md#chart-overview).
+* This chart is deprecated, and is being replaced by the [cloud native GitLab chart](https://gitlab.com/charts/helm.gitlab.io/blob/master/README.md). For more information on available charts, please see our [overview](index.md#chart-overview).
 * These charts have been tested on Google Container Engine and Azure Container Service. Other Kubernetes installations may work as well, if not please [open an issue](https://gitlab.com/charts/charts.gitlab.io/issues).
 
 
@@ -8,7 +8,9 @@ For more information on available GitLab Helm Charts, please see our [overview](
 
 ## Introduction
 
-The `gitlab` Helm chart deploys just GitLab into your Kubernetes cluster, and offers extensive configuration options. This chart requires advanced knowledge of Kubernetes to successfully use. For most deployments we **strongly recommended** the [gitlab-omnibus](gitlab_omnibus.md) chart, which will replace this chart once it supports [additional configuration options](https://gitlab.com/charts/charts.gitlab.io/issues/68). Due to the difficulty in supporting upgrades to the `omnibus-gitlab` chart, migrating will require exporting data out of this instance and importing it into the new deployment.
+The `gitlab` Helm chart deploys just GitLab into your Kubernetes cluster, and offers extensive configuration options. This chart requires advanced knowledge of Kubernetes to successfully use. We **strongly recommend** the [gitlab-omnibus](gitlab_omnibus.md) chart.
+
+This chart is deprecated, and will be replaced by the [cloud native GitLab chart](https://gitlab.com/charts/helm.gitlab.io/blob/master/README.md). Due to the difficulty in supporting upgrades, migrating will require exporting data out of this instance and importing it into the new deployment.
 
 This chart includes the following:
 
diff --git a/doc/install/kubernetes/gitlab_omnibus.md b/doc/install/kubernetes/gitlab_omnibus.md
index 8c110a37380..6659c3cf7b2 100644
--- a/doc/install/kubernetes/gitlab_omnibus.md
+++ b/doc/install/kubernetes/gitlab_omnibus.md
@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 # GitLab-Omnibus Helm Chart
 > **Note:**
-* This Helm chart is in beta, while [additional features](https://gitlab.com/charts/charts.gitlab.io/issues/68) are being worked on.
-* GitLab is working on a [cloud native set of Charts](https://gitlab.com/charts/helm.gitlab.io/blob/master/README.md) which will eventually replace these.
+* This Helm chart is in beta, and will be deprecated by the [cloud native GitLab chart](https://gitlab.com/charts/helm.gitlab.io/blob/master/README.md).
 * These charts have been tested on Google Container Engine and Azure Container Service. Other Kubernetes installations may work as well, if not please [open an issue](https://gitlab.com/charts/charts.gitlab.io/issues).
 
 This work is based partially on: https://github.com/lwolf/kubernetes-gitlab/. GitLab would like to thank Sergey Nuzhdin for his work.
@@ -12,6 +11,8 @@ For more information on available GitLab Helm Charts, please see our [overview](
 
 This chart provides an easy way to get started with GitLab, provisioning an installation with nearly all functionality enabled. SSL is automatically provisioned via [Let's Encrypt](https://letsencrypt.org/).
 
+This Helm chart is in beta, and will be deprecated by the [cloud native GitLab chart](https://gitlab.com/charts/helm.gitlab.io/blob/master/README.md) once available. Due to the difficulty in supporting upgrades, migrating will require exporting data out of this instance and importing it into the new deployment.
+
 The deployment includes:
 
 - A [GitLab Omnibus](https://docs.gitlab.com/omnibus/) Pod, including Mattermost, Container Registry, and Prometheus
@@ -23,9 +24,8 @@ The deployment includes:
 
 ### Limitations
 
-* This chart is suited for small to medium size deployments, because [High Availability](https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/administration/high_availability/) and [Geo](https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/gitlab-geo/README.html) will not be supported.
-* It is in beta. Additional features to support production deployments, like backups, are [in development](https://gitlab.com/charts/charts.gitlab.io/issues/68). Once completed, this chart will be generally available.
-* A new generation of [cloud native charts](index.md#upcoming-cloud-native-helm-charts) is in development, and will eventually deprecate these. Due to the difficulty in supporting upgrades to the new architecture, migrating will require exporting data out of this instance and importing it into the new deployment. We do not expect these to be production ready before the second half of 2018.
+* This chart is in beta, and suited for small to medium size deployments. [High Availability](https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/administration/high_availability/) and [Geo](https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/gitlab-geo/README.html) are not supported.
+* A new generation [cloud native GitLab chart](index.md#cloud-native-gitlab-chart) is in development, and will deprecate this chart. Due to the difficulty in supporting upgrades to the new architecture, migrating will require exporting data out of this instance and importing it into the new deployment. We plan to release the new chart in beta by the end of 2017.
 
 For more information on available GitLab Helm Charts, please see our [overview](index.md#chart-overview).
 
diff --git a/doc/install/kubernetes/index.md b/doc/install/kubernetes/index.md
index aed00ae9e2c..dd350820c18 100644
--- a/doc/install/kubernetes/index.md
+++ b/doc/install/kubernetes/index.md
@@ -9,11 +9,11 @@ should be deployed, upgraded, and configured.
 
 ## Chart Overview
 
-* **[GitLab-Omnibus](gitlab_omnibus.md)**: The best way to run GitLab on Kubernetes today. It is suited for small to medium deployments, and is in beta while support for backups and other features are added.
+* **[GitLab-Omnibus](gitlab_omnibus.md)**: The best way to run GitLab on Kubernetes today, suited for small to medium deployments. The chart is in beta and will be deprecated by the [cloud native GitLab chart](#cloud-native-gitlab-chart).
 * **[Cloud Native GitLab Chart](https://gitlab.com/charts/helm.gitlab.io/blob/master/README.md)**: The next generation GitLab chart, currently in development. Will support large deployments with horizontal scaling of individual GitLab components.
 * Other Charts
   * [GitLab Runner Chart](gitlab_runner_chart.md): For deploying just the GitLab Runner.
-  * [Advanced GitLab Installation](gitlab_chart.md): Provides additional deployment options, but provides less functionality out-of-the-box. It's beta, no longer actively developed, and will be deprecated by [gitlab-omnibus](#gitlab-omnibus-chart-recommended) once it supports these options.
+  * [Advanced GitLab Installation](gitlab_chart.md): Deprecated, being replaced by the [cloud native GitLab chart](#cloud-native-gitlab-chart). Provides additional deployment options, but provides less functionality out-of-the-box. 
   * [Community Contributed Charts](#community-contributed-charts): Community contributed charts, deprecated by the official GitLab chart.
 
 ## GitLab-Omnibus Chart (Recommended)
@@ -21,13 +21,13 @@ should be deployed, upgraded, and configured.
 
 This chart is the best available way to operate GitLab on Kubernetes. It deploys and configures nearly all features of GitLab, including: a [Runner](https://docs.gitlab.com/runner/), [Container Registry](../../user/project/container_registry.html#gitlab-container-registry), [Mattermost](https://docs.gitlab.com/omnibus/gitlab-mattermost/), [automatic SSL](https://github.com/kubernetes/charts/tree/master/stable/kube-lego), and a [load balancer](https://github.com/kubernetes/ingress/tree/master/controllers/nginx). It is based on our [GitLab Omnibus Docker Images](https://docs.gitlab.com/omnibus/docker/README.html).
 
-Once the [cloud native charts](#upcoming-cloud-native-helm-charts) are ready for production use, this chart will be deprecated. Due to the difficulty in supporting upgrades to the new architecture, migrating will require exporting data out of this instance and importing it into the new deployment.
+Once the [cloud native GitLab chart](#cloud-native-gitlab-chart) is ready for production use, this chart will be deprecated. Due to the difficulty in supporting upgrades to the new architecture, migrating will require exporting data out of this instance and importing it into the new deployment.
 
-Learn more about the [gitlab-omnibus chart.](gitlab_omnibus.md)
+Learn more about the [gitlab-omnibus chart](gitlab_omnibus.md).
 
 ## Cloud Native GitLab Chart
 
-GitLab is working towards building a [cloud native GitLab chart](https://gitlab.com/charts/helm.gitlab.io/blob/master/README.md). A key part of this effort is to isolate each service into its [own Docker container and Helm chart](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/omnibus-gitlab/issues/2420), rather than utilizing the all-in-one container image of the [current charts](#official-gitlab-helm-charts-recommended).
+GitLab is working towards building a [cloud native GitLab chart](https://gitlab.com/charts/helm.gitlab.io/blob/master/README.md). A key part of this effort is to isolate each service into its [own Docker container and Helm chart](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/omnibus-gitlab/issues/2420), rather than utilizing the all-in-one container image of the [current chart](#gitlab-omnibus-chart-recommended).
 
 By offering individual containers and charts, we will be able to provide a number of benefits:
 * Easier horizontal scaling of each service,
@@ -35,9 +35,9 @@ By offering individual containers and charts, we will be able to provide a numbe
 * Potential for rolling updates and canaries within a service,
 * and plenty more.
 
-This is a large project and will be worked on over the span of multiple releases. For the most up-to-date status and release information, please see our [tracking issue](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/omnibus-gitlab/issues/2420). We do not expect these to be production ready before the second half of 2018.
+This is a large project and will be worked on over the span of multiple releases. For the most up-to-date status and release information, please see our [tracking issue](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/omnibus-gitlab/issues/2420). We are planning to launch this chart in beta by the end of 2017.
 
-Learn more about the [cloud native GitLab chart.](https://gitlab.com/charts/helm.gitlab.io/blob/master/README.md)
+Learn more about the [cloud native GitLab chart](https://gitlab.com/charts/helm.gitlab.io/blob/master/README.md).
 
 ## Other Charts