Harvester is an open-source hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) solution that provides a unified platform for virtual machines and containers. Built on Kubernetes, it combines compute, storage, and networking in a single solution.
Key Features
- Hyperconverged - Compute, storage, and networking in one platform
- Kubernetes Native - Built on Kubernetes for container orchestration
- VM Management - Run virtual machines alongside containers
- Storage - Distributed storage with snapshots and backups
- Networking - Software-defined networking capabilities
Common Use Cases
- Edge Computing - Deploy at remote locations
- Private Cloud - On-premises cloud infrastructure
- Hybrid Cloud - Bridge between on-premises and cloud
- Development - Unified platform for VMs and containers
- Disaster Recovery - Backup and recovery solutions
Why Choose Harvester?
Harvester excels when you need:
- Simplicity - Single platform for VMs and containers
- Open Source - No vendor lock-in
- Edge Ready - Designed for edge deployments
- Kubernetes - Leverage K8s ecosystem and skills
Harvester provides a modern alternative to traditional virtualization platforms with Kubernetes-native architecture.