Tanzu Solutions for the Cloud Ops Transformation

Cloud Ops Transformation

The Three Cloud Transformations

Operating in a multi-cloud world is inherently complex. Simplification comes from controlling cloud ops in a consistent way. Consistency makes it easier to gain efficiencies from automation.

VMware Tanzu Basic and Tanzu Standard provide a simple path to Kubernetes within this cloud ops transformation solution.

Please review the sections below to learn more about how VMware Tanzu Basic and Standard Editions can help organizations transform their Cloud Operations:

Introducing Tanzu Editions

VMware Tanzu editions deliver a simplified packaging for Tanzu portfolio products helping customers to more easily access the right solution set to meet their needs. The editions build on each other in capabilities. Please note that VMware Tanzu products can also be purchased individually and do not require the purchase of a Tanzu Edition.

Tanzu Editions and Services

The editions include:

  • VMware Tanzu Basic edition simplifies operation of Kubernetes on-premises, putting cloud native constructs at the VI Admin’s fingertips as part of vSphere 7. Be able to run commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) containers.
  • VMware Tanzu Standard edition simplifies operation of Kubernetes for multi-cloud, centralizing management and governance across vSphere, VMware Cloud Foundation and public clouds.
  • VMware Tanzu Advanced edition enables teams to embrace key DevOps automation of workloads on Kubernetes.
  • VMware Tanzu Community Edition is a full-featured, easy-to-manage Kubernetes platform for learners and users, especially those working in small-scale or preproduction environments

Please see the additional details below to learn how VMware Tanzu Basic and Standard Editions can help organizations transform their cloud operations. Tanzu Advanced addition includes all the components included in Basic and Standard editions and adds key capabilities to empower the app and DevSecOps Transformations, and accordingly will be covered in the next page.

VMware Tanzu Basic Edition

Please see the following video for a brief technical introduction to VMware Tanzu Basic Edition:

VMware Tanzu Standard Edition

Please see the following video for a brief technical introduction to VMware Tanzu Standard Edition:

VMware Tanzu Community Edition

Please see the following video for a brief introduction to VMware Tanzu Community Edition:



Please see the following video for a demo of how you can get up and running with VMware Tanzu in 10 mins on your local workstation with VMware Tanzu Community Edition:

Tanzu Editions Comparison

Please click here to view the Tanzu Editions Comparison on tanzu.vmware.com, or view below.

Tanzu Editions Comparison

Additional Learning Resources for Tanzu Basic, Standard and Community Editions

You can find additional information about Tanzu Editions at the following Links:

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