IBM Kubernetes Service
IBMContainersFree tier availableManaged CNCF-certified Kubernetes service with integrated security and ops, automated version updates, image vulnerability scanning, and tight IBM Cloud Object Storage integration
Attributes
- SLA Uptime
- 99.99%
Sub-services (3)
IKS Clusters
Managed upstream Kubernetes with HA multi-zone masters
Red Hat OpenShift on IBM
Managed OpenShift 4.x with OperatorHub and build tools
Satellite Locations
Run IKS clusters on your own hardware via IBM control plane
Compliance & Certifications
This service is attested for the following frameworks. Always verify with the provider before relying on a specific compliance posture.
Where this runs
Sovereign regions (1)
- Frankfurt (Financial Services) · FrankfurtIBM Cloud for Financial Services
Commercial regions (13)
Europe (4)
- Frankfurt
- Frankfurt 2
- Madrid
- London
North America (4)
- Montreal
- Toronto
- Dallas
- Washington DC
South America (1)
- São Paulo
Asia (3)
- Chennai
- Osaka
- Tokyo
Oceania (1)
- Sydney
Tags
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