Google Cloud Anthos
Build and manage modern apps on-premises, in the cloud, and at the edge.
Overview
Google Cloud Anthos is a managed application platform that extends Google Cloud services and engineering practices to your environments. A core component is Anthos Config Management, which uses a GitOps approach to maintain cluster configuration and policy. It uses an operator in each cluster that syncs configuration from a central Git repository, ensuring consistency across a fleet of clusters running on-prem or in multiple clouds.
✨ Key Features
- Centralized configuration management (Config Sync)
- Policy enforcement across clusters (Policy Controller)
- Multi-cluster service mesh (Anthos Service Mesh)
- Unified management for hybrid and multi-cloud clusters
- Integration with Google Cloud services
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Deep integration with Google Cloud services and GKE
- Managed control plane and components
- Strong focus on policy and security at scale
Unique Value: Provides a consistent, Google-managed Kubernetes experience and GitOps workflow on any infrastructure.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Enabling large enterprises to manage a fleet of Kubernetes clusters across different environments with consistent configuration and policies.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Small-scale deployments or teams not invested in the Google Cloud ecosystem.
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more managed and integrated experience than open-source tools like Rancher, but with higher potential for vendor lock-in to the Google Cloud ecosystem compared to provider-agnostic solutions.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Google Cloud Premium Support tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
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