To begin configuring and using VMware Cloud Director Container Service Extension as a service provider administrator, it is necessary to install the following software:

User type

Software

Function

Service Provider Administrator

VMware Cloud Director Container Service Extension in VMware Cloud Director

Use this software to configure VMware Cloud Director Container Service Extension for organizations and their users, and also to activate vcd-cli. For instructions on how to install VMware Cloud Director Container Service Extension, refer to Install VMware Cloud Director Container Service Extension software.

VMware Cloud Director Container Service Extension client (vcd-cli)

To test cluster creation after VMware Cloud Director Container Service Extension server setup.

For instructions on how to install VMware Cloud Director Container Service Extension client, refer to Activate the VMware Cloud Director Container Service Extension Client in VMware Cloud Director.

Kubernetes Container Clusters UI plug-in for VMware Cloud Director

Tenant users can use the Kubernetes Container Clusters plug-in to create Kubernetes clusters. It is necessary to download this plug-in from the VMware Cloud Director download page and upload it to VMware Cloud Director. This plug-in is compatible with VMware Cloud Director 10.3.1 and newer versions.