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Canonical Charmed Kubernetes

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Enterprise-grade Kubernetes for secure, multi-cloud container orchestration

About Canonical Charmed Kubernetes

Canonical Charmed Kubernetes delivers a secure, scalable Kubernetes platform designed for enterprise multi-cloud environments. It simplifies Kubernetes deployment and lifecycle management through operator-based automation with Juju, enabling organizations to focus on application delivery rather than infrastructure complexity. The platform supports customizable deployments with pluggable networking, storage, and monitoring components, providing flexibility for diverse operational needs.

Targeted at large enterprises managing containerized workloads across cloud and data center infrastructures, Canonical Charmed Kubernetes offers a 12-year security maintenance commitment via Ubuntu Pro subscriptions. Its CNCF conformance ensures compatibility with upstream Kubernetes, while carrier-grade features and hardware acceleration support mission-critical applications. The solution also integrates with popular GUI management tools for unified cluster monitoring and policy enforcement, reducing operational overhead and enhancing governance across multi-cluster environments.

Key Capabilities

✓Operator-based full lifecycle Kubernetes management
✓Customizable deployments with pluggable CNI, CSI, CRI components
✓12-year security maintenance and Ubuntu Pro support
✓Automated cluster operations with Juju integration
✓CNCF conformant and secure by default

Integrations

JujuKubernetes CNCF ecosystemPopular Kubernetes GUI management platforms

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