Docker Enterprise Adds Kubernetes Cluster Creation for Windows Server

… resellers and distributors. It has been preparing for this release since acquiring Docker Enterprise products last November.

“We feel like we’ve improved our ability to execute on Docker Enterprise through increased testing automation,” said Van Everen.

Kubernetes Cluster Creation Means More Support Options

Gary Chen, an analyst with IDC, said the Kubernetes cluster creation features and expanded support options will help customers.

IDC’s Gary Chen

“With the COVID-19 crisis, it is an unprecedented time in IT and there are major changes ahead for every IT market including containers,” said Chen. “Existing customers that Mirantis acquired will grow and leverage that investment to help them through the crisis. You will also see customers on [Docker] Swarm may extend usage of that longer and put off migrating to Kubernetes. Many customers may start leaning toward fully managed services during the crisis, whether on premises or [in] public cloud. So, Mirantis’ new OpsCare offering might be quite timely here, too.”

A majority of enterprise IT isn’t invested heavily in containers yet, he said.

“We are going to see a pause in the market as new customers hold off on new projects,” said Chen. “There is a steep learning curve and upfront investment. And for many customers, they don’t have the time or budget to make it happen yet.”

Customers in crisis today are spending only on necessities and essentials, and containers aren’t yet in that category, he said.

“The upside is that after the recovery, containers will see an acceleration as enterprises prioritize agility and cloud readiness,” added Chen.