VMware Tanzu Application Platform
A better developer experience on any Kubernetes.
Overview
VMware Tanzu Application Platform (TAP) is designed to improve the developer experience of building and deploying applications on Kubernetes. While focused on the 'build and run' lifecycle, it includes tools and supply chains that facilitate the modernization and migration of applications onto a standardized, secure path to production on any Kubernetes cluster.
✨ Key Features
- Automated container image builds from source code (Buildpacks)
- Secure software supply chains
- Application scaffolding and templates
- Centralized application catalog
- Developer sandbox and inner-loop development tools
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Focus on developer experience ('devX')
- Modular and composable architecture
- Vendor-agnostic, runs on any compliant Kubernetes cluster
Unique Value: Provides a superior developer experience for Kubernetes, enabling organizations to build and deploy applications faster and more securely.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Creating a secure, multi-cloud 'paved road' for developers to ship code to Kubernetes
- Automating the build, test, and deployment process for microservices
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Simple VM lift-and-shift (it's for modernizing the dev process)
- One-time cluster data migration (better handled by backup tools)
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more modular and Kubernetes-agnostic approach compared to the tightly integrated stack of Red Hat OpenShift.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (VMware Support tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
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