Organizations running VMware Cloud Foundation increasingly want to enable Kubernetes directly within their existing platform. vSphere Kubernetes Service (VKS) enables this capability, but many teams need clarity around architecture, operational models, and how VKS fits with their existing Kubernetes environments.
TeraSky helps organizations move from evaluation to a validated Kubernetes foundation. Our VKS consulting engagement provides a structured path that includes platform assessment, architecture design, and a production-ready pilot deployment.
Many enterprises already run Kubernetes platforms such as OpenShift, Rancher, or managed cloud services. Introducing VKS requires careful evaluation to ensure architectural alignment, operational readiness, and clear value for application teams.
Without a structured approach, organizations may encounter:
• Unclear platform positioning between VKS and existing Kubernetes platforms
• Infrastructure and networking configurations that limit scalability
• Operational complexity across multiple container platforms
• Delays caused by a lack of stakeholder alignment
TeraSky developed a Kubernetes Adoption Framework to help enterprises implement Kubernetes platforms with a clear and structured approach. The framework guides organizations through assessment, architecture design, and validated deployment.
Assess
Evaluate the current infrastructure, operational maturity, and Kubernetes strategy.
Activities include
• Infrastructure readiness assessment across compute, networking, and storage
• Security, identity, and governance review
• Evaluation of existing Kubernetes platforms and operational practices
• Workload inventory and dependency analysis
• Operational maturity and risk scoring
Define the architecture and operational model for VKS within VMware Cloud Foundation.
Activities include
• Architecture workshops with infrastructure and platform teams
• VKS architecture blueprint covering clusters, networking, ingress, storage, RBAC, and identity
• Capacity planning and sizing recommendations
• Security and governance model definition
• Adoption roadmap with milestones and dependencies
When organizations decide to adopt VKS, the next step is determining which applications should migrate first.
TeraSky develops a structured migration plan designed to reduce risk and create early success.
Migration planning includes:
• Workload classification based on complexity and Statefulness
• Identification of early candidate workloads
• Phased migration waves
• Namespace and RBAC design for VKS
• Migration validation and rollback criteria
Deploy a pilot VKS environment based on the approved architecture to validate the platform before large-scale rollout.
Activities include
• Deployment of a VKS cluster within VMware Cloud Foundation
• Integration with networking, storage, and identity services
• Configuration of ingress, persistent storage, and RBAC
• Validation against defined success criteria
• Knowledge transfer and operational guidance
Many organizations evaluating vSphere Kubernetes Service (VKS) already operate other Kubernetes platforms. Defining the right platform strategy requires an objective evaluation of how VKS fits within the existing ecosystem, operational model, and long-term architecture.
TeraSky brings deep, cross-platform Kubernetes expertise to help organizations make informed decisions based on real-world operating models, not product positioning.
We work across enterprise Kubernetes platforms, including:
Adopting vSphere Kubernetes Service requires not only the right architecture, but also the right level of knowledge across platform, infrastructure, and operations teams.
TeraSky provides structured training and enablement programs to help teams understand, operate, and extend VKS within VMware Cloud Foundation.
VKS 101 Workshop
TeraSky offers a hands-on workshop designed to introduce teams to the architecture, capabilities, and operational model of vSphere Kubernetes Service and the vSphere Supervisor.
The workshop covers:
This session provides both technical understanding and practical context, enabling teams to make informed decisions and prepare for implementation.
Following the training, teams gain:
TeraSky combines VMware expertise with deep Kubernetes platform experience across enterprise environments.
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TeraSky engineers have worked with platforms including Tanzu Kubernetes Grid, OpenShift, Anthos, and EKS Anywhere. This experience allows us to design Kubernetes platforms that align with enterprise operating models.
08 April, 2025
If you are evaluating vSphere Kubernetes Service or planning Kubernetes adoption within VMware Cloud Foundation, TeraSky can help you design and validate a scalable Kubernetes platform.
