Oracle Container Engine for Kubernetes (OKE)
A developer-friendly, container-native, and enterprise-ready managed Kubernetes service.
Overview
Oracle Container Engine for Kubernetes (OKE) is a managed Kubernetes service that simplifies the process of building, deploying, and managing cloud-native applications on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). OKE is CNCF-certified and provides a reliable and cost-effective platform for running container workloads.
✨ Key Features
- Managed Kubernetes control plane
- Virtual nodes for serverless Kubernetes
- Automatic node provisioning, scaling, and upgrades
- Integration with OCI services (VCN, Block Volumes, Load Balancers)
- Support for private Kubernetes clusters
- GPU support for AI/ML workloads
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Cost-effective pricing for compute and networking resources.
- High-performance bare metal and GPU instances.
- Deep integration with the Oracle database and other OCI services.
Unique Value: Delivers an enterprise-ready, high-performance, and cost-effective managed Kubernetes service, deeply integrated with the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure ecosystem.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Running enterprise applications on Kubernetes with the performance and cost advantages of OCI
- Deploying secure and compliant applications in the Oracle Cloud
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Organizations not using Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
- Teams looking for a multi-cloud management solution
🏆 Alternatives
OKE often competes on price and performance against the larger cloud providers, offering a compelling TCO for compute-intensive workloads, especially for existing Oracle customers.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Oracle Cloud Support tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
Free tier: Cluster management is free. You pay only for the compute, storage, and networking resources used by worker nodes.
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