At the recent .NEXT event in Barcelona, Nutanix introduced the Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP), a comprehensive solution aimed at simplifying the management of container-based modern applications through Kubernetes. This platform is designed to promote innovation by providing a complete, Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF)-compliant cloud-native stack.
NKP is targeted towards Kubernetes Platform Engineering teams, offering enterprise-grade resilience, day-2 operations, and compliance for modern applications at scale. It provides a consistent operational model for securely managing Kubernetes clusters across on-premises, hybrid, and multicloud environments, enabling the deployment of cloud-native and containerized applications that can function seamlessly in various settings.
Key features of NKP include integration with Nutanix’s data services, advanced automation for simplifying Kubernetes management, compatibility with open-source community innovations, and support for multi-cluster fleet management. The platform is available in three tiers – Starter, Pro, and Ultimate, catering to different levels of cloud-native adoption maturity.
NKP is set to be released in the summer of 2024 and is part of Nutanix’s broader commitment to Project Beacon, which focuses on helping customers deploy cloud-native and containerized applications across different environments. This solution builds on mature Kubernetes management technologies acquired through D2iQ’s Kubernetes Platform.
Overall, NKP aims to provide customers with a robust and flexible solution for managing Kubernetes applications and modern data services across various environments, supporting enterprises in their journey towards faster innovation and seamless cloud-native application deployment.
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