Gardener
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Overview
Gardener is an open-source project that provides a scalable and homogenous way to manage Kubernetes clusters across different cloud providers and on-premises. It introduces the concept of 'Managed Kubernetes as a Service' on your own infrastructure, allowing you to offer a self-service Kubernetes experience to your users.
✨ Key Features
- Manages the full lifecycle of Kubernetes clusters
- Multi-cloud and on-premises support
- Scalable to thousands of clusters
- Based on a 'cluster-as-a-service' concept
- Extensible with a provider-based architecture
- CNCF project
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Proven scalability to thousands of clusters
- Unique architecture using a 'shoot' cluster for each managed cluster
- Strong backing from SAP and a vibrant open-source community
Unique Value: Provides a scalable and automated way to manage thousands of Kubernetes clusters across any infrastructure, enabling a true 'Kubernetes-as-a-Service' model.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Large enterprises
- Cloud service providers
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Managing a small number of clusters
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more scalable and robust architecture for managing a very large fleet of clusters compared to some other management tools.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Fully open-source and free
📊 Market Info
Customers: 100+
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