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VMware vSphere Kubernetes Service (VKS) 3.x

VMware vSphere Kubernetes Service (VKS) 3.x

Brand: VMware | Category: Software

SKU: VKS-3-C-SUB | Part #: VKS-3-C-SUB | MPN: VKS-3-C-SUB

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About the VMware vSphere Kubernetes Service (VKS) 3.x

VMware vSphere Kubernetes Service (VKS) 3.x is a native Kubernetes runtime integrated into VMware Cloud Foundation 9, delivering a streamlined container orchestration platform without external dependencies. VKS 3.x eliminates the need for separate Kubernetes cluster provisioning by embedding container runtime capabilities directly into the VCF stack, enabling rapid deployment of cloud-native applications alongside traditional virtualized workloads.

The service provides enterprise-grade Kubernetes with vSphere-native networking, storage integration, and lifecycle management through VCF's unified control plane. VKS 3.x supports both stateless and stateful containerized workloads, offering persistent volume management via vSphere storage policies and seamless integration with vSAN for distributed container storage.

Optimized for AI/ML and data-intensive container workloads, VKS 3.x enables GPU resource sharing, direct ESXi host access for compute-heavy applications, and multi-tenant cluster isolation within a single VCF instance. The integrated approach reduces operational overhead by consolidating Kubernetes and virtualization management into one platform.

Ideal for

  • AI/ML model training and inference pipelines requiring GPU resource scheduling across containerized environments
  • Microservices-based line-of-business applications with persistent data requirements leveraging vSphere storage policies
  • High-performance computing workloads combining container elasticity with direct vSAN storage access
  • Multi-tenant SaaS platforms using namespace isolation and RBAC for workload segregation within shared VKS clusters
  • Hybrid cloud bursting scenarios integrating on-premises VKS clusters with external Kubernetes environments via standard APIs
  • Legacy application modernization through containerization while maintaining vSphere operational governance

Technical specifications

ManufacturerVMware
Product NamevSphere Kubernetes Service
Model3.x
Manufacturer Part NumberVKS-3-C-SUB
CategoryContainer Orchestration / Kubernetes Runtime
ArchitectureNative Kubernetes runtime embedded in VMware Cloud Foundation 9
Kubernetes Version1.28+
Container Runtimecontainerd
NetworkingvSphere-native networking with NSX-T integration
Storage IntegrationvSAN, vSphere storage policies, persistent volume provisioning
Multi-TenancyNamespace-based isolation with RBAC
Resource SchedulingGPU scheduling, CPU/memory resource allocation
High AvailabilityMulti-master cluster deployment, automatic failover
API CompatibilityKubernetes standard API surface
ObservabilityIntegration with vRealize suite for monitoring and logging
Lifecycle ManagementVCF-integrated cluster provisioning, upgrades, and management
SecurityPod security policies, network policies, encrypted inter-node communication
Launch Timeline2025-Q2
Deployment ModelSubscription-based licensing

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Technical Specifications

BrandVMware
CategorySoftware
SKUVKS-3-C-SUB
Part NumberVKS-3-C-SUB
ConditionNew
Product NamevSphere Kubernetes Service
Model3.x
Manufacturer Part NumberVKS-3-C-SUB
ArchitectureNative Kubernetes runtime embedded in VMware Cloud Foundation 9
Kubernetes Version1.28+
Container Runtimecontainerd
NetworkingvSphere-native networking with NSX-T integration
Storage IntegrationvSAN, vSphere storage policies, persistent volume provisioning
Multi-TenancyNamespace-based isolation with RBAC
Resource SchedulingGPU scheduling, CPU/memory resource allocation
High AvailabilityMulti-master cluster deployment, automatic failover
API CompatibilityKubernetes standard API surface
ObservabilityIntegration with vRealize suite for monitoring and logging
Lifecycle ManagementVCF-integrated cluster provisioning, upgrades, and management
SecurityPod security policies, network policies, encrypted inter-node communication
Launch Timeline2025-Q2
Deployment ModelSubscription-based licensing

Frequently Asked Questions about VMware vSphere Kubernetes Service (VKS) 3.x

What does the VMware vSphere Kubernetes Service (VKS) 3.x do?

The VMware vSphere Kubernetes Service (VKS) 3.x is enterprise IT hardware deployed in production data centers, server rooms, and edge sites across the GCC and EMEA region.

What are the headline specs of the VMware vSphere Kubernetes Service (VKS) 3.x?

Key specifications for the VMware vSphere Kubernetes Service (VKS) 3.x: new condition; manufacturer VMware; product name vSphere Kubernetes Service; model 3.x; manufacturer part number VKS-3-C-SUB; category Container Orchestration / Kubernetes Runtime; architecture Native Kubernetes runtime embedded in VMware Cloud Foundation 9. Manufacturer part number VKS-3-C-SUB. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.