# Kubernetes Cluster Lifecycle Management

Streamline Kubernetes Cluster Lifecycle Management Across Public Clouds

## Challenges of Kubernetes Cluster Management in Public Clouds

### Complexity of Multi-Cloud Operations
Each cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI) has its own set of tools and interfaces for Kubernetes management, leading to increased operational complexity.

### Manual and Time-Consuming Updates
Regularly updating Amazon Machine Images (AMIs) and other components across clusters often requires significant manual effort, increasing the risk of errors and downtime.

### Decentralized Provisioning Without Guardrails
SREs, developers, and other teams often provision clusters independently. Without centralized templates and policies, this leads to inconsistent configurations and operational risk.

## Why Choose Rafay for Multi-Tenancy Infrastructure?

### Centralized Multi-Cloud Management
- **Unified Control Plane:** Manage Kubernetes clusters across AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI from a single interface, reducing complexity and improving operational efficiency.
- **Consistent Policies:** Enforce uniform security, governance, and operational policies across all clusters, ensuring compliance and reducing the risk of configuration drift.

### Automated Updates and Patching
- **Multi-Layer Upgrade Automation:** Automate updates across three key layers: Kubernetes versions (least frequent, most disruptive), Node OS images/AMIs (moderate frequency), Add-ons and in-cluster services (most frequent).
- **Minimal Downtime with Automation:** Automated workflows minimize disruptions during updates, helping maintain high availability and streamline operations across environments.

### **Standardized Cluster Provisioning**
- **Templates for Cluster Creation & Upgrades:** Use centrally defined templates for provisioning and updates to ensure consistency across teams and environments, and to reduce manual errors.
- **Flexible Interfaces:** Support UI, GitOps, API, and Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform to align with your team’s preferred workflows.

### Role-Based Provisioning for Platform Teams
- **Governed Access for SREs and Developers:** Empower SREs and developers with governed provisioning access using predefined templates and policy guardrails.
- **Portal & Workflow Integration:** Integrate seamlessly with identity providers (IDPs), internal developer portals (e.g., Backstage), and ITSM systems like ServiceNow for streamlined cluster requests and provisioning workflows.

## Customer Results
- **45% increase in productivity with fleet-based automated workflow**
- **100% compliance clusters**
- **4x faster cluster and add-on upgrades and patches**

## Go Live Today in Any Cloud with Managed K8s
Centrally enforce the latest add-ons, policies, and cost controls across all clusters and landing zones.