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Description
Alibaba Cloud's Container Service for Kubernetes (ACK) is a comprehensive managed service designed to streamline the deployment and management of Kubernetes environments. It seamlessly integrates with various services including virtualization, storage, networking, and security, enabling users to enjoy high-performance and scalable solutions for their containerized applications. Acknowledged as a Kubernetes Certified Service Provider (KCSP), ACK also holds certification from the Certified Kubernetes Conformance Program, guaranteeing a reliable Kubernetes experience and the ability to easily migrate workloads. This certification reinforces the service’s commitment to ensuring consistency and portability across Kubernetes environments. Furthermore, ACK offers robust enterprise-level cloud-native features, providing thorough application security and precise access controls. Users can effortlessly establish Kubernetes clusters, while also benefiting from a container-focused approach to application management throughout their lifecycle. This holistic service empowers businesses to optimize their cloud-native strategies effectively.
Description
Historically, integrating replicated storage into Kubernetes clusters has posed significant challenges for ITOps and DevOps teams, leading to a lack of support for persistent storage in many on-premises Kubernetes environments. Additionally, external storage solutions are often costly and lack portability. In contrast, Longhorn provides a user-friendly, easily deployable, and fully open-source option for cloud-native persistent block storage, eliminating the financial burdens associated with proprietary systems. Its features include built-in incremental snapshots and backup capabilities that ensure the safety of volume data both within and outside the Kubernetes ecosystem. Longhorn also streamlines the process of scheduling backups for persistent storage volumes through its intuitive and complimentary management interface. Unlike traditional external replication methods, which can take days to recover from a disk failure by re-replicating the entire dataset, Longhorn significantly reduces recovery time, thereby enhancing cluster performance and minimizing the risk of failure during critical periods. With Longhorn, organizations can achieve more reliable and efficient storage solutions for their Kubernetes deployments.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
Container Registry
Yes
Kubernetes
No
Loft
Yes
Netdata
Yes
Rackspace Managed Hosting
Yes
groundcover
Yes
Integrations
Container Registry
No
Kubernetes
Yes
Loft
No
Netdata
No
Rackspace Managed Hosting
No
groundcover
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
No
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
Yes
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Alibaba
Founded
1999
Country
China
Website
www.alibabacloud.com/product/kubernetes
Vendor Details
Company Name
Longhorn
Founded
2019
Country
United States
Website
longhorn.io
Product Features
Container Management
Access Control
Yes
Application Development
Yes
Automatic Scaling
Yes
Build Automation
Yes
Container Health Management
Yes
Container Storage
No
Deployment Automation
Yes
File Isolation
Yes
Hybrid Deployments
Yes
Network Isolation
Yes
Orchestration
Yes
Shared File Systems
Yes
Version Control
Yes
Virtualization
Yes