Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) Fleet Management
Unified management for your multi-cluster deployments.
Overview
Fleet management in Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) provides a way to logically group and normalize Kubernetes clusters, making them easier to manage at scale. It allows you to apply policies, service meshes, and other configurations consistently across your entire fleet, whether the clusters are on Google Cloud, on-premises, or in other clouds.
✨ Key Features
- Centralized Multi-cluster Management
- Fleet-wide Policy Enforcement (Config Sync)
- Multi-cluster Ingress
- Multi-cluster Service Mesh (Anthos Service Mesh)
- Identity and Access Management
- Fleet-level observability
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Deep integration with Google Cloud services
- Pioneered Kubernetes development
- Strong multi-cluster service mesh and policy capabilities
Unique Value: Offers a consistent, Google-managed experience for Kubernetes clusters anywhere.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Multi-cloud application deployment and management
- Centralized policy and governance for regulated industries
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Organizations with only a single Kubernetes cluster
🏆 Alternatives
Provides tighter integration with Google's ecosystem and a more managed experience compared to open-source tools like Rancher.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Premium Support tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: Fleet management itself is free. You pay for cluster management fees and other resources used within the fleet.
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