We are thrilled to announce that Vultr Kubernetes Engine (VKE) is now fully compatible with Cluster API, bringing a new level of simplicity and standardization to managing Kubernetes clusters.

What is Cluster API?

Cluster API is a declarative API designed to simplify the process of creating, managing, and destroying Kubernetes clusters using YAML configuration files. By leveraging this API, you can easily define your cluster architecture and automate its deployment, all while maintaining full control over the lifecycle of your clusters.

While the VKE control panel is known for being intuitive and user-friendly, Cluster API offers a more universal approach. It provides a consistent deployment and management experience across various infrastructure platforms, giving you a seamless experience regardless of where your clusters are deployed.

Why Cluster API?

With Vultr’s high-performance global infrastructure, spanning 32 cloud data center locations across six continents, VKE users can now benefit from the efficiency of Cluster API to manage Vultr cloud, hybrid, and multicloud deployments more easily. Cluster API also enhances the portability of your Kubernetes clusters, enabling you to deploy workloads across various environments with minimal manual configuration.

Here are some of the key advantages of using Cluster API with VKE:

• Streamlined Cluster Management: The declarative approach eliminates many manual configuration steps, reducing the risk of errors and ensuring consistency across deployments.

• Enhanced Security and Compliance: With standardized configurations, it's easier to ensure that your Kubernetes deployments are compliant with industry best practices and security guidelines.

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Compatibility: Cluster API integrates smoothly with popular Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and Ansible, making it easier to automate and scale your deployments.

Flexibility for growing containerized architectures

Vultr has long been committed to supporting Kubernetes, and with Cluster API integration, users gain even greater flexibility in how they deploy and manage clusters. As containerized architectures become increasingly vital to modern application development, Cluster API adds additional simplicity and ease of use.

Whether you're managing a single cluster or a large-scale deployment across multiple regions, Cluster API ensures that you can standardize your approach and maintain full control over your Kubernetes environment.

Ready to get started?

Experience the power of Cluster API with VKE today! Take advantage of our global infrastructure, simplified deployment, and seamless hybrid and multicloud management.

To learn more or get started, visit our documentation or try it for yourself by spinning up your first cluster with Cluster API on VKE.