Tanzu Kubernetes releases (TKrs) provide the Kubernetes software distribution for TKG Service clusters. TKrs are distributed by VMware as virtual machine templates which you synchronize with the platform using a vCenter Content Library.
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Using Kubernetes Releases with TKG Service Clusters Tanzu Kubernetes release (TKr) provides the Kubernetes software distribution signed and supported by VMware for use with TKG Service clusters. The TKr format is updated for vSphere 8 to support packages and multiple operating systems.Required Role Permissions for Administering Content Libraries Create a Subscribed Content Library Supervisor , you can create a subscribed content library and synchronize Tanzu Kubernetes releases . A subscribed content library lets you automate the distribution of TKRs and stay current with the latest releases.Create a Local Content Library (for Air-Gapped Cluster Provisioning) Supervisor , you can create a local content library and import Tanzu Kubernetes releases . The typical use case for a local content library is internet-restricted environments (air-gapped).Enable Publishing of a Local Content Library Tanzu Kubernetes release images that are available for use, while providing TKG cluster operators with a subscription-style TKR service.Edit an Existing Content Library vSphere Namespaces . The same TKR content library is used for all vSphere Namespaces on a Supervisor instance. For this reason, changing the TKR content library is only allowed at the Supervisor level.Migrate a Content Library Understanding TKr Resolution
