Vultr Kubernetes Engine (VKE) is a fully managed Kubernetes service that enables users to deploy, scale, and operate containerized applications on Vultr’s cloud platform. VKE abstracts the operational complexity of Kubernetes by automating cluster management, upgrades, and integrations with Vultr’s cloud services. The service provides a CNCF-certified Kubernetes environment, ensuring compatibility and portability for workloads. VKE includes a managed control plane at no additional cost, with users only paying for the resources they consume, such as worker nodes, load balancers, and storage. Persistent storage options are available via Vultr Block Storage and Vultr File System, supporting a wide range of application requirements. VKE is designed for ease of use, predictable pricing, and seamless integration with Vultr’s global infrastructure, making it accessible for individuals, SMBs, and enterprises alike.

Key Features

Fully Managed Kubernetes Automated deployment and management of Kubernetes clusters.

• Managed control plane provided at no extra cost.
• Automated upgrades and cluster scaling.

CNCF Certified Conformance Ensures workload portability and industry-standard compatibility.

• Certified by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation.
• Supports standard Kubernetes APIs and YAML files.

Persistent Storage Integration Seamless access to high-speed block and file storage.

• Supports Vultr Block Storage (VBS) and Vultr File System (VFS).
• Persistent storage for both single-node and multi-node use cases.

Integrated Cloud Services Tight integration with Vultr’s infrastructure and managed services.

• Managed Load Balancers, DNS, and storage.
• Vultr Cloud Controller Manager (CCM) and Container Storage Interface (CSI) drivers.

Declarative APIs and Tooling Simplifies cluster lifecycle management.

• Use of Cluster API for provisioning and management.
• Helm charts for streamlined installation of integrations.

Security and High Availability Built-in security features and regular backups.

• ETCD encrypted and backed up.
• Best practices for Kubernetes security available in documentation.

Benefits

Operational Simplicity Reduces the complexity of Kubernetes management.

• Automated cluster provisioning and scaling.
• No need to manage control plane infrastructure.

Cost Predictability Transparent and competitive pricing.

• Free managed control plane; pay only for used resources.
• Affordable for individuals, SMBs, and enterprises.

Portability and Flexibility Easy migration and workload compatibility.

• CNCF certification ensures compatibility with other Kubernetes environments.
• Supports standard Kubernetes tools and configurations.

Scalability and Performance Adaptable to varying workload demands.

• Scale clusters up or down as needed.
• Deploy in any of Vultr’s 24 global locations