Automate, Secure and Standardize Multi-Cloud Kubernetes Operations with Rafay

Streamline Kubernetes Cluster Lifecycle Management Across Public Clouds

Challenges of Kubernetes Cluster Management in Public Clouds

Why Choose Rafay for Kubernetes Cluster Lifecycle Management?

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.

Why companies use Rafay for CLM in public clouds

Before

After

Before Periodic Cluster Upgrades
After E2E automatic of cluster upgrade workflows (plus version skipping)
Before Monthly Node-OS / AMI Patching
After One click patching/updates via Git Workflows
Before Standardize clusters & prevent drift
After Rafay Cloud Credentials
Before Manage multiple tools and workflows across teams, accounts and clouds
After Apply & enforce standard cluster blueprints
Before Lack of support for using native Terraform for cluster lifecycle activities
After Robust 24/7 enterprise support

Customer Results

45%
Increase in productivity with fleet-based automated workflow
100%
Compliance clusters
4x
Faster cluster and add-on upgrades and patches
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