Deploy and manage 25+ Production-grade databases as native Kubernetes resources on VMware vSphere Kubernetes Service (VKS). Leverage vSphere CSI, vSAN, and your existing vSphere infrastructure - with broader choice, zero extra licensing, and true GitOps agility compared to traditional DBaaS. VKS delivers enterprise Kubernetes directly on vSphere with deep integration to vCenter, vSAN, and NSX. KubeDB makes databases first-class citizens, without the cost or limitations of traditional DBaaS. Enterprise-grade, CNCF-conformant Kubernetes service built into vSphere Supervisor. Self-service cluster lifecycle, centralized governance, policy enforcement, and seamless integration with vSphere infrastructure. Native Container Storage Interface driver with full vSAN integration. Delivers high-performance persistent volumes, snapshots, encryption, and enterprise-grade data services. External managed services or limited operators. Higher costs, vendor lock-in, and less agility compared to running databases natively on VKS with KubeDB. KubeDB delivers the modern database platform your vSphere environment deserves. KubeDB on VKS gives you broader database support, zero extra licensing, and deep vSphere integration. No external DBaaS licensing or egress fees. Run everything on your existing vSphere infrastructure and VKS clusters. Databases become native Kubernetes objects. Enable self-service provisioning with the same GitOps workflows used for applications. Seamless integration with vSphere RBAC, NSX networking, and policy enforcement plus built-in TLS and encryption. Native vSphere CSI driver with vSAN delivers sub-millisecond latency, snapshots, cloning, and enterprise resilience. Consistent manifests across VKS on-prem, VMware Cloud, or any CNCF Kubernetes, no lock-in. Manage VMs, containers, and databases from a single vSphere and VKS control plane. The KubeDB Operator sits directly on top of your VKS infrastructure, leveraging vSphere's enterprise-grade security, vSAN storage, and high-performance 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 VKS 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 VKS monitoring stack for complete visibility. Automated TLS, Transparent Data Encryption, RBAC integration with vSphere, network policies, and NSX support. vSphere CSI with sub-millisecond latency, vSAN integration, snapshots, and enterprise resilience for all databases. 25+ Database engines managed with Kubernetes-native workflowsRun Any Database Natively on VMware vSphere Kubernetes Service - Without the Compromise.
Your VMware vSphere Investment is Ready for Modern Databases
VMware vSphere Kubernetes Service (VKS)
vSphere CSI + vSAN Storage
Traditional DBaaS on vSphere
Traditional DBaaS vs VMware VKS + KubeDB
Capability Traditional DBaaS Supported Database Engines Limited (typically 5–12 engines) Deployment Model External console or fragmented operators Management Style Console-driven or external tools Cost Model Per-core licensing + egress fees Provisioning Speed Minutes to hours Storage Integration External or basic PVCs Security & Compliance Provider-managed Observability Separate tools Multi-Cluster Portability Vendor-specific Why VMware vSphere Customers Choose KubeDB on VKS
Lower TCO
Developer Agility
Enterprise Security
vSphere-Optimized Storage
Hybrid Cloud Freedom
Unified Operations
KubeDB runs natively on VMware vSphere Kubernetes Service
Key Capabilities of KubeDB on VKS
Automated Lifecycle Management
High Availability & Resiliency
Backup & Recovery
Monitoring & Observability
Security & Governance
Storage Optimization
Comprehensive Database Support
Run Databases Natively
on VMware VKS
vSAN storage, enterprise performance, hybrid cloud flexibility
Deploy 25+ databases in <60s Leverage vSAN for optimal performance Run anywhere: vSphere or VMware Cloud