Kubernetes Bytes Kubernetes Storage in VMware Tanzu
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Jan 5, 2022 Kenny Coleman, a Technical Product Manager at VMware and host of the Bourbon Pursuit podcast, shares his insights on Kubernetes and the Tanzu ecosystem. He discusses the advancements in Kubernetes storage, emphasizing the importance of reliable data solutions. Listeners learn about the integration of Docker and Kubernetes into the EMC storage environment and the complexities of the Tanzu portfolio. Kenny also highlights the significance of persistent storage and tools for effective data management, making Kubernetes accessible for all.
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Kenny Coleman's Career Journey
- Kenny Coleman shared his journey from VMware virtualization to Kubernetes and container technologies.
- He transitioned from coding small tools to evangelizing open source container storage and Kubernetes in VMware.
Start with Tanzu Community Edition
- Start learning Kubernetes with Tanzu Community Edition for an easy entry point.
- Use kube.academy for foundational knowledge before deploying your first cluster.
Tanzu Utilizes Existing VMware Storage
- Tanzu Kubernetes Grid clusters run as VMs on existing vSphere infrastructure, consuming standard datastores.
- This abstraction allows seamless storage handling and persistence for containerized applications.