Nutanix Karbon is a Kubernetes management platform that simplifies the deployment and management of Kubernetes clusters for containerized applications. It is designed to provide a streamlined experience for organizations adopting container orchestration and microservices architectures. Nutanix Karbon integrates with the Nutanix Cloud Platform, offering a cohesive environment for managing both virtualized and containerized workloads.
Key features of Nutanix Karbon include:
- Automated Kubernetes Deployment: Nutanix Karbon automates the deployment of Kubernetes clusters, reducing the complexity and manual effort required to set up a Kubernetes environment.
- Cluster Lifecycle Management: Karbon provides tools for managing the lifecycle of Kubernetes clusters, including provisioning, scaling, and upgrading. It ensures that clusters are up-to-date and properly maintained.
- Application Catalog: Karbon offers an application catalog that enables organizations to deploy pre-configured applications and services onto Kubernetes clusters. This simplifies the process of deploying and managing complex applications.
- Integrated Networking: Nutanix Karbon provides integrated networking capabilities that enable seamless communication between containers and services within the Kubernetes environment.
- Self-Service Deployment: Karbon allows users to deploy Kubernetes clusters through a self-service portal, reducing the dependency on IT teams for cluster creation.
- Multi-Cloud Support: Nutanix Karbon supports deploying Kubernetes clusters across different cloud environments, including private, public, and hybrid clouds. This provides flexibility for organizations with diverse infrastructure needs.
- Integrated Security: Karbon incorporates security best practices by providing options for securing Kubernetes clusters through role-based access control (RBAC), identity and access management, and security policies.
- Integration with Nutanix HCI: Karbon integrates with Nutanix hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI), allowing organizations to manage Kubernetes clusters alongside virtualized workloads using the same management interface.
- Automated Updates: Karbon automates Kubernetes cluster updates, ensuring that clusters are patched and upgraded with minimal disruption to applications.
- Developer-Friendly: Nutanix Karbon offers features that make it developer-friendly, including the ability to define and manage application lifecycles, versioning, and dependencies.
- Resource Optimization: Karbon allows organizations to optimize resource utilization by managing and scaling Kubernetes clusters based on application demand.
Nutanix Karbon simplifies the adoption of Kubernetes and container orchestration, providing organizations with a platform to efficiently manage containerized applications. Its integration with the Nutanix Cloud Platform offers a unified management experience for virtualized and containerized workloads, promoting a seamless hybrid cloud strategy.
