Overview

VMware Tanzu Kubernetes Grid offers an enterprise-ready Kubernetes platform for running containerized applications. It provides a unified approach to managing Kubernetes clusters across multiple environments, including on-premises, public clouds, and hybrid setups. It integrates with VMware infrastructure and tooling to streamline deployment, operations, and scaling. Tanzu Kubernetes Grid ensures high availability, security, and scalability for modern application workloads.

Features and Capabilities

• Comprehensive Cluster Management: Tanzu Kubernetes Grid centralizes management of Kubernetes clusters, allowing deployment across multiple environments, including public clouds (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and on-premises.
• Security at Scale: Automated security updates, vulnerability scanning, and compliance checks ensure robust protection across the cluster lifecycle. Integrated security policies enable compliance and mitigate risks.
• Automated Scaling and High Availability: Tanzu automatically scales infrastructure up or down, while ensuring high availability with distributed clusters and intelligent load balancing.
• DevOps Optimized: Seamless integration with DevOps tools enables agile application development, including CI/CD pipelines. It also provides powerful monitoring and observability tools, offering visibility into both application performance and infrastructure.
• Multi-cloud Flexibility: Supports hybrid environments, enabling businesses to run workloads across different clouds without disruption.
• Container-native Storage: The platform integrates container-native storage solutions, ensuring optimal data management for containerized apps, including support for persistent data storage across clusters.
• Cloud-Native Networking: Offers enhanced network features like ingress controllers, networking policies, and load balancing for secure and scalable app networking.
• Advanced Monitoring and Observability: Real-time metrics, logging, and monitoring with integrations for Tanzu Observability and third-party tools help in proactively managing workloads.
• Integrated Infrastructure with VMware Tools: Deep integration with VMware vSphere, NSX, and other VMware solutions streamlines deployment and management for businesses already within the VMware ecosystem.
• Multi-cluster Management: Tanzu Kubernetes Grid enables the management of multiple clusters across different locations, making it easier for businesses to handle vast workloads and regional deployments.
• Simple Upgrades: The platform supports rolling upgrades, ensuring Kubernetes clusters and applications stay up to date without disrupting business operations.