In October of last year, we announced the limited Initial Availability (IA) of the Cloud Consumption Interface (CCI) in vSphere+ for early testing and feedback. Today, we are thrilled to announce the expansion of access to this Initial Availability of CCI for all vSphere+ customers. This is a significant milestone in our journey – enabling an abstracted consumer experience built on Kubernetes APIs on top of vSphere.
The Cloud Consumption Interface offers a user-friendly cloud experience for both consumers and providers of Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS). For consumers, it provides a graphical web console, a common IaaS API endpoint, and a CLI for self-service access to vSphere-based resources such as virtual machines, disks, and Kubernetes clusters and other services. For providers, it enables the definition of regions, application resource envelopes, and resource access permissions for consumers. This interface is powered by Aria Automation and leverages Supervisor IaaS services, extending access to Kubernetes-based IaaS APIs in the vSphere platform. Users can seamlessly use familiar tools like kubectl and IaaS object YAML definitions via Single Sign-On from a cloud endpoint. Ultimately, Cloud Consumption Interface empowers enterprises to build applications more efficiently on vSphere while retaining control over their infrastructure, offering agility and modern capabilities.
Getting Started with CCI
Enabling CCI for your vSphere+ environment is a breeze. Simply navigate to the integrated services tab and follow the step-by-step instructions. This video series provides an excellent overview of the setup process, ensuring you can start harnessing the power of CCI in no time.
Explore More with CCI
If you are eager to delve deeper into CCI’s capabilities, we have a wealth of resources available for you:
Visit our product page to explore detailed information about CCI and its features.
Dive into our video series, which provides an in-depth introduction to CCI powered by VMware Aria Automation.
Find out more about vSphere+ and its capabilities in the Supervisor Series Blog
The timing of CCI’s full availability is particularly exciting as it aligns with the Q3 release of VMware vSphere 8 Update 2. This new release introduces numerous new features and capabilities, including valuable enhancements. When combined with CCI, vSphere 8U2 brings even more power to your hands. CCI’s true potential lies in its ability to deliver self-service capabilities not only for Tanzu Kubernetes Grid but also for all other services running on the vSphere platform. With the enhancements introduced in vSphere 8U2, a new level of efficiency is unlocked, making it easier than ever to build and manage VM pipelines. The new self-service VM Image Serviceenables users to create and share custom-built VM images using Kubernetes API, while vSphere 8U2 also extends VM Service options including Windows VM support. These improvements transform your SDDC (Software Defined Datacenters) investment into a contemporary platform, offering your users self-service capabilities akin to those found in public cloud environments.
Try it Out
We invite every vSphere+ customer to take advantage of this opportunity. As part of our commitment to enabling your success, all vSphere+ customers are entitled to the Aria Automation Free Tier which includes CCI. We value your feedback, and your input is crucial as we continue to improve. If you have any questions, suggestions, or encounter any issues, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected]..
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