The Kubermatic Virtualization Accelerator helps you bridge the gap between traditional IT and Cloud Native operations. By integrating Virtual Machines (VMs) directly into Kubernetes, this accelerator empowers your team to manage both legacy workloads and modern containers side-by-side on a single, unified platform.
Our experienced architects will guide you through the transition from proprietary hypervisors to a modern, open-source Kubernetes-based infrastructure, ensuring a smooth migration and immediate cost savings.
The Kubermatic Virtualization Accelerator covers five engagement phases:
Explore -> Deploy -> Enablement -> Testing -> Touchdown
1. Explore
Our architects engage with your team to review your existing virtualization landscape (e.g., VMware, OpenStack) and align your modernization requirements with the technical capabilities of Kubermatic Virtualization.
Typical Activities
- Kickoff workshop.
- Assessment of current workloads, networking, and storage requirements.
- Architecture review for the target Kubernetes environment.
Deliverables
- List of requirements and migration candidates.
- Documentation of Proof of Concept (PoC) scope.
- Implementation timeline and roadmap.
2. Deploy
During this engagement, our architects ensure that Kubermatic Virtualization is successfully deployed on your infrastructure, establishing a robust foundation for your private cloud.
Typical Activities
- Installation of Kubermatic Virtualization components (KubeVirt integration).
- Configuration of underlying storage (CSI) and networking (CNI/OVN) to support VM workloads.
- Integration with existing identity providers and security policies.
Deliverables
- Fully operational Kubermatic Virtualization setup.
- Configuration documentation (Infrastructure as Code).
- Initial smoke tests to verify platform stability.
3. Enablement
In the enablement phase, we focus on empowering your operations team to manage the new stack effectively, ensuring they can handle day-to-day VM lifecycle tasks using Kubernetes tools.
Typical Activities
- Workshops on managing VMs via kubectl and the Kubermatic Dashboard.
- Training on creating declarative VM manifests for GitOps workflows.
- Guidance on integrating VMs into CI/CD pipelines.
Deliverables
- Operational runbooks for VM management.
- Trained team capable of provisioning and troubleshooting VMs.
- Concept papers for long-term modernization.
4. Testing
Our architects work closely with your team to validate the platform’s performance and ensure it meets enterprise-grade reliability standards for your critical applications.
Typical Activities
- Execution of comprehensive testing (Functional, Performance, and Load testing).
- Verification of High Availability mechanisms (e.g., node failure recovery).
- Testing of backup and disaster recovery procedures for VM data.
- Validation of network connectivity between VMs and Container Pods.
Deliverables
- Test execution report.
- Performance tuning recommendations.
- Validation of production readiness.
5. Touchdown
We conclude the accelerator by reviewing the engagement results and outlining the strategic next steps for your cloud-native journey.
Typical Activities
- Touchdown workshop with presentation of results to stakeholders.
- Review of the migration success and cost-saving analysis.
- Identification of future steps (e.g., further application modernization).
Deliverables
- Final Project Report.
- List of prerequisites for full-scale production rollout.
- Go-live support plan.
Duration
20.5 days
Prerequisites
- A running Kubernetes cluster or bare-metal infrastructure ready for provisioning.
- Access to existing virtualization environment for assessment (if migration is required).
Enterprise Subscription
This Accelerator includes a Kubermatic Virtualization Enterprise Subscription for the duration of the engagement. The following details apply:
- 2 months temporary development license.
- 10 Sockets