Introduction to VMware vSphere Kubernetes Service (VKS)

VMware vSphere Kubernetes Service (VKS) is a cloud-native application platform that helps organizations build, run, and manage modern apps on Kubernetes across multi-cloud environments. It streamlines development with tools for building and deploying containerized applications, supports secure operations with automated patching and scaling, and integrates data services and AI capabilities. VMware vSphere Kubernetes Service (VKS) offers a unified experience for developers and platform engineers, combining Kubernetes and Cloud Foundry runtimes, and is optimized for Spring-based Java apps. With VMware vSphere Kubernetes Service (VKS), enterprises can accelerate innovation, reduce infrastructure costs, and ensure compliance across hybrid and multi-cloud setups.

VMware vSphere Kubernetes Service (VKS): VKS, formerly known as Tanzu Kubernetes Grid Service (TKGs), enables organizations to run Kubernetes workloads natively on vSphere infrastructure. It simplifies the deployment and management of containerized applications by integrating Kubernetes into the vSphere environment. To learn more go to :What is VMware vSphere Kubernetes Service?

In VMware Tanzu Kubernetes Grid (TKG), the architecture follows the standard Kubernetes model, which includes master nodes and worker nodes. Here's a quick breakdown:

VMware vSphere Kubernetes Service (VKS) master node : A VMware vSphere Kubernetes Service (VKS) master node, also known as a control plane node, manages the Kubernetes cluster's overall state and operations. It handles scheduling, API requests, and cluster coordination. Key components include the API server, controller manager, scheduler, and etcd database. In Tanzu Kubernetes Grid, master nodes are automatically provisioned and maintained, ensuring high availability and scalability. They do not run application workloads but instead orchestrate worker nodes, enforce policies, and maintain cluster health and configuration. To learn more go to : What is VMware vSphere Kubernetes Service (VKS) Master?

VMware vSphere Kubernetes Service (VKS) worker node: A VMware vSphere Kubernetes Service (VKS) worker node is a virtual machine within a Tanzu Kubernetes Grid (TKG) cluster that runs application workloads. It hosts containers inside pods and executes tasks assigned by the master (control plane) node. Each worker node includes essential components like kubelet (manages pod lifecycle), kube-proxy (handles networking), and a container runtime (e.g., containerd). Worker nodes scale horizontally to meet demand and can be automatically managed for high availability, performance, and resilience in multi-cloud or on-premises environments. To learn more go to :Understanding VMware vSphere Kubernetes Service (VKS) Worker