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 | Kubernetes Container Clusters UI plug-in 4.0 for VMware Cloud Director |
Service providers can use the CSE Management tab of the Kubernetes Container Clusters UI plug-in to configure VMware Cloud Director Container Service Extension. Service providers can publish Kubernetes Container Clusters UI plug-in to tenants of their choice. Tenant users can use the Kubernetes Container Clusters UI 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. |
| VMware Cloud Director Container Service Extension server OVA file | Use for VMware Cloud Director Container Service Extension instantiation in VMware Cloud Director. For more information, see Download OVA Files. | |
| Kubernetes Template OVA files | Use these files to share with tenant organizations for Tanzu Kubernetes Grid cluster creation. For more information, see Download OVA Files. |