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Managed Kubernetes

Sustainable Container Orchestration

Effortlessly deploy, manage, and scale your containerized applications with our eco-friendly Managed Kubernetes solution. Achieve high performance and reliability while reducing your carbon footprint with green cloud technology. Start today for just €80/month.

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Key Benefits

For startups and scale-ups

Power your innovations with Leafcloud's managed Kubernetes. Simple to use, secure by design, and sustainable by default. The cloud-native platform that lets startups and scale-ups build, deploy and scale faster.

Secure

Easy Certificate Management

Effortlessly secure your Kubernetes clusters using simple certificate management, boost security, and ensure seamless operations—all with just a few clicks.

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Operational Continuity

Pearless Auto-Healing and Scaling

Maximize uptime with Leafcloud’s auto-healing capabilities, which automatically detect and recover from node failures. This proactive system minimizes downtime, safeguards application availability, and reduces manual intervention, providing teams with operational resilience.

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Seamless

One-Click Updates

Keep your system up-to-date effortlessly with 1-Click Updates. Simplify maintenance, enhance performance, and stay ahead with minimal effort.

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Carbon Reducing

Calculate your Yearly Climate Gain

Our compute heavy machines are housed in apartment complexes and care homes. That's means your workload reduces emissions for heating shower water. With the heat from your workload people in a care home get a hot shower! Find out how much you can prevent

Try Leafcloud Kubernetes

Unlock sustainable, scalable Kubernetes for just €80 per month. Experience seamless deployment and effortless scaling without the complexity.

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Key Features

We got you covered

YAML Config

Configure your Gardener-managed Kubernetes clusters using simple YAML files. Because life is complicated enough without having to remember XML syntax.

Hibernation

Like a bear in winter, your clusters can take a nap when not needed. Save resources while Gardener keeps everything ready for when Monday morning inevitably arrives.

Auto-Healing

Your clusters heal themselves faster than you can say "is it down?" Gardener keeps everything running while you enjoy your stroopwafel.

Multi Cluster, Multi Cloud

Manage multiple clusters across different clouds as easily as riding a bike. Though unlike Dutch cyclists, Gardener actually stops at red lights.

GPU Support

Deploy GPU-enabled clusters for AI workloads without breaking a sweat. Let Gardener handle the complexity while you figure out what AI actually means.

Latest Updates

Stay current with the latest features, because running outdated Kubernetes is like still using Windows 95. Even your neighbor's cat has a more updated system.

About Leafcloud

Helping Forward Thinkers Succeed

We empower businesses to grow sustainably, stay secure, and maintain control. Whether your focus is on the environment, avoiding vendor lock-in, or data sovereignty, we’re here to help you succeed.

Sustainable Innovation

We transform existing buildings into energy-efficient Leaf sites, reusing residual heat to warm urban buildings and provide free hot showers. No new data centers, no carbon credits—just real impact. Lower costs for you, less waste for the planet.

European Standards

We prioritize your data privacy with GDPR compliance, ISO 27001, and SOC2 certifications. Your data stays protected and sovereign—right where it belongs.

Open-Source Freedom

Built on OpenStack open-source technology, we provide flexible APIs and industry standards. Enjoy seamless multi-cloud integration without the risk of vendor lock-in, so you stay in control.

Any Questions?

How can I connect to my Kubernetes cluster?
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Gardener has its own command-line tool called gardenctl. You can use gardenctl to connect to your cluster and manage your garden.

  • Install Gardenctl: Follow the installation instructions provided in the Leafcloud documentation.
  • Connect to Your Cluster: Use gardenctl commands to access and manage your Kubernetes cluster efficiently. For detailed steps, refer to the Leafcloud Gardenctl Documentation.
How can I manage and create Kubernetes clusters?
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You can manage and create Kubernetes clusters (shoots) using Gardener in two main ways:

  • Declaratively with YAML:
    • Define cluster configurations in YAML files.
    • Use gardenctl to apply these configurations, creating or updating clusters as specified.
  • Via the Gardener UI:
    • Access the Gardener dashboard at dashboard.gardener.leaf.cloud.
    • Use the intuitive interface to manage and create clusters. Both methods offer flexible and efficient cluster management. For detailed instructions, visit the Leafcloud Gardenctl Documentation.
How does the Managed Kubernetes setup work?
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The Kubernetes setup consists of several parts:

  • Control Plane: Managed by Leafcloud, it oversees the Kubernetes cluster.
  • Worker Nodes: Created in the customer's OpenStack project to run applications and workloads.
  • Networking: Configured in the customer's OpenStack project to connect worker nodes and resources.
  • Security Groups: Enhance security and control network access in the customer's OpenStack project.
How does the upgrade process work using the Gardener UI?
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The upgrade process includes:

  • Node Replacement: Nodes are replaced one by one when changing the Kubernetes version.
  • Workload Migration: Workloads from old nodes are automatically migrated to the new nodes.
  • Seamless Transition: Ensures minimal downtime, maintaining consistency and smooth operation.
What happens when a LoadBalancer service is created?
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When you create a LoadBalancer service in Kubernetes:

  • A load balancer is automatically provisioned for you in OpenStack.
  • An external IP is assigned to the load balancer.
  • This load balancer directs traffic from the external IP to your application pods.
What happens when a Persistent Volume Claim (PVC) is created?
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When you create a PVC in Kubernetes, a storage volume is automatically created for you in OpenStack based on the specified storage class.

Where can I find Managed Kubernetes?
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Documentation is available here.

Where can I find the documentation about Leafcloud Kubernetes?
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You can find documentation related to Leafcloud Kubernetes here.

Which network types are supported?
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Leafcloud supports both Calico and Cilium network types.

Which versions of Kubernetes does Leafcloud offer?
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Leafcloud is committed to staying close to the latest stable Kubernetes release. Currently, we offer Kubernetes version 1.29 and a preview of version 1.30.

Try Leafcloud Kubernetes

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