VMware Tanzu Kubernetes Grid
Enterprise Kubernetes Container Runtime
Overview
VMware Tanzu Kubernetes Grid (TKG) is a Kubernetes runtime that helps you install and run a Kubernetes platform on the infrastructure of your choice. It provides a consistent, upstream-compatible Kubernetes experience across on-premises, public cloud, and edge environments.
✨ Key Features
- Consistent Kubernetes across multi-cloud environments
- Deep integration with vSphere
- Enterprise-grade security and support
- Simplified cluster lifecycle management
- Packaged services for networking, authentication, and logging
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Deep integration with the VMware vSphere stack
- Consistent Kubernetes experience across hybrid cloud
Unique Value: Enables organizations to leverage their existing VMware investments to run modern, containerized applications.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Organizations that want to run Kubernetes on their existing VMware infrastructure
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Users who are not invested in the VMware ecosystem
🏆 Alternatives
Provides a more seamless and integrated experience for running Kubernetes on vSphere compared to other solutions.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (VMware Support tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
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