Deploy and manage 25+ Production-grade databases as native Kubernetes resources on your Nutanix Kubernetes Platform. Leverage the full power of Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI) - with broader choice, lower cost, and true agility. NCI delivers unmatched hyperconverged performance and resilience. NKP brings enterprise-grade Kubernetes. KubeDB turns your stack into a powerful, open database platform. Hyperconverged foundation with AHV, AOS storage, and Prism management. Exceptional I/O performance, storage efficiency, and built-in disaster recovery. Complete, production-ready Kubernetes with fleet management, GitOps, observability, and seamless integration with Nutanix storage and data services. Optimized for VM-based environments, with evolving support for cloud-native Kubernetes workloads. Excellent for traditional VMs. Less ideal for cloud-native Kubernetes workloads. See what additional capabilities KubeDB can offer to your Nutanix Kubernetes Platform Only pay for the amount of Managed Database Memory(GB) while maximizing your existing Nutanix investment. Databases become Kubernetes objects. Enable self-service provisioning, GitOps workflows, and faster iteration, all while running alongside your microservices on NKP. Built-in TLS, encryption, automated backups with Stash, high availability, and seamless integration with Nutanix microsegmentation and NKP security policies. Nutanix CSI provides blazing-fast persistent storage. Combine with NKP's monitoring and data services for complete lifecycle management. Use identical manifests across on-premises NKP, NC2 on public clouds, or any CNCF Kubernetes, avoiding vendor lock-in common with traditional DBaaS. Trusted by organizations worldwide for production databases. Rapid innovation with commercial support, while protecting your Nutanix infrastructure investment. The KubeDB Operator sits directly on top of your Nutanix Kubernetes Platform, leveraging Nutanix's hyperconverged infrastructure and high-performance storage capabilities. Declarative operators handle provisioning, upgrades, scaling, and repair with zero-downtime where possible. Multi-zone clustering, automated failover, PodDisruptionBudgets, and continuous health checks with NKP integration. Integrated with KubeStash for policy-driven, incremental, encrypted backups to S3-compatible storage. Support for point-in-time recovery. Native Prometheus + Grafana dashboards. Integrates with NKP monitoring stack for complete visibility. Automated TLS, Transparent Data Encryption, RBAC integration, network policies, and Nutanix microsegmentation support. Nutanix CSI with sub-millisecond latency, erasure coding, deduplication, and compression for maximum performance and efficiency. 25+ Database engines managed with Kubernetes-native workflowsRun Any Database Natively on Nutanix Kubernetes Platform Without the Compromise.
Your Nutanix Investment is Ready for Modern Databases
Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI)
Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP)
Nutanix Database Service (NDB)
NDB vs KubeDB on NKP - Detailed Comparison
Capability Nutanix Database Service (NDB) Supported Database Engines ~8 core engines (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, EDB...) Primary Deployment Model VM-centric DBaaS with a Kubernetes operator Management & Provisioning Centralized console, APIs, one-click actions Provisioning Speed Minutes (VM-based) Cost / Licensing Licensed add-on (per core / usage) High Availability & Failover Built-in HA clusters and replication Backups & Point-In-Time Recovery Excellent fast Nutanix snapshots & thin clones Cloning for Dev/Test Thin, space-efficient zero-byte clones in minutes Storage Integration Native Nutanix storage (excellent performance) Observability & Monitoring Built-in NDB console GitOps & CI/CD Readiness Limited (API/console focused) Hybrid / Multi-Cloud Portability Strong within Nutanix ecosystem Why Existing Nutanix Customers Choose KubeDB on NKP
Significantly Lower TCO
Developer-First Agility
Enterprise Security & Operations
Full Nutanix Performance
Hybrid & Multi-Cloud Ready
Proven at Enterprise Scale
KubeDB runs natively on Nutanix Kubernetes Platform
Key Capabilities of KubeDB on NKP
Automated Lifecycle Management
High Availability & Resiliency
Backup & Recovery
Monitoring & Observability
Security & Governance
Storage Optimization
Comprehensive Database Support
Run Databases Natively
on Nutanix NKP
FIPS 140-2 compliance, enterprise security, hybrid cloud deployment
Deploy 25+ databases in <60s Sub-ms latency with Nutanix CSI Run anywhere: on-prem, cloud, or hybrid