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Description

Efficiently manage multicluster environments for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) that involve tasks such as workload distribution, north-south traffic load balancing for incoming requests to various clusters, and coordinated upgrades across different clusters. The fleet cluster offers a centralized management system for overseeing all your clusters on a large scale. A dedicated hub cluster manages the upgrades and the configuration of your Kubernetes clusters seamlessly. Through Kubernetes configuration propagation, you can apply policies and overrides to distribute resources across the fleet's member clusters effectively. The north-south load balancer regulates the movement of traffic among workloads situated in multiple member clusters within the fleet. You can group various Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters to streamline workflows involving Kubernetes configuration propagation and networking across multiple clusters. Furthermore, the fleet system necessitates a hub Kubernetes cluster to maintain configurations related to placement policies and multicluster networking, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and simplifying management tasks. This approach not only optimizes resource usage but also helps in maintaining consistency and reliability across all clusters involved.

Description

While many Kubernetes platforms enable users to create and oversee Kubernetes clusters, Loft takes a different approach. Rather than being a standalone solution for managing clusters, Loft serves as an advanced control plane that enhances your current Kubernetes environments by introducing multi-tenancy and self-service functionalities, maximizing the benefits of Kubernetes beyond mere cluster oversight. It boasts an intuitive user interface and command-line interface, yet operates entirely on the Kubernetes framework, allowing seamless management through kubectl and the Kubernetes API, which ensures exceptional compatibility with pre-existing cloud-native tools. The commitment to developing open-source solutions is integral to our mission, as Loft Labs proudly holds membership with both the CNCF and the Linux Foundation. By utilizing Loft, organizations can enable their teams to create economical and efficient Kubernetes environments tailored for diverse applications, fostering innovation and agility in their workflows. This unique capability empowers businesses to harness the true potential of Kubernetes without the complexity often associated with cluster management.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Yes 
Kubernetes Yes 
Microsoft Azure Yes 
Alibaba Cloud No 
Amazon EKS No 
Argo CD No 
Azure Marketplace Yes 
Container Service for Kubernetes (ACK) No 
Control-M Yes 
DigitalOcean No 
Google Cloud Platform No 
Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) No 
Helm No 
Rancher No 
Terraform No 

Integrations

Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Yes 
Kubernetes Yes 
Microsoft Azure Yes 
Alibaba Cloud Yes 
Amazon EKS Yes 
Argo CD Yes 
Azure Marketplace No 
Container Service for Kubernetes (ACK) Yes 
Control-M No 
DigitalOcean Yes 
Google Cloud Platform Yes 
Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) Yes 
Helm Yes 
Rancher Yes 
Terraform Yes 

Pricing Details

$0.10 per cluster per hour
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$25 per user per month
$20 per user per month if billed annually
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
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 Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Microsoft

Founded

1975

Country

United States

Website

azure.microsoft.com/en-us/products/kubernetes-fleet-manager

Vendor Details

Company Name

Loft Labs

Founded

2019

Country

United States

Website

loft.sh/

Product Features

Container Management

Access Control No 
Application Development No 
Automatic Scaling No 
Build Automation No 
Container Health Management No 
Container Storage No 
Deployment Automation No 
File Isolation No 
Hybrid Deployments No 
Network Isolation No 
Orchestration No 
Shared File Systems No 
Version Control No 
Virtualization No 

Product Features

Container Management

Access Control No 
Application Development No 
Automatic Scaling No 
Build Automation No 
Container Health Management No 
Container Storage No 
Deployment Automation No 
File Isolation No 
Hybrid Deployments No 
Network Isolation No 
Orchestration No 
Shared File Systems No 
Version Control No 
Virtualization No 

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