How a global service provider enabled Kubernetes as a service in just weeks

A US‑based service provider with data centers worldwide needed to meet growing demand for Kubernetes environments. This is how comdivision designed and implemented a scalable Kubernetes platform using VMware Cloud Director.

“What used to be complex is now incredibly easy. Deploying a Kubernetes cluster takes minutes.”
— Otava Operations Team

Key Facts

Rapid Cluster Deployment: Kubernetes clusters can now be deployed in minutes.
Built‑In Availability: Clusters handle availability, upgrades, backups, and recovery.
Fast Delivery: Design and deployment completed in 4–6 weeks.

THE SITUATION

Otava serves enterprise customers across the Americas while supporting European operations. As customer demand for Kubernetes increased, Otava lacked a platform to offer Kubernetes clusters efficiently to customers and internal developers.
With an established partnership in place, Otava reached out to comdivision for a fast and scalable solution - covering design, deployment, and enablement.
Q: How long have you been working with comdivision?
A: “We’ve worked together for years on Cloud Director design and infrastructure projects.”
Q: What triggered this project?
A: “Growing demand for Kubernetes environments from customers and internal teams.”
Q: What was the main objective?
A: “Provide Kubernetes as a Service quickly and securely.”
Q: What were the biggest constraints?
A: “We had no existing Kubernetes platform and needed a fast, reliable solution.”

WHAT WE DID

Designed a Kubernetes platform using VMware Cloud Director
Integrated Container Service Extension (CSE)
Deployed Tanzu Kubernetes Grid (TKG) clusters
Implemented NSX Advanced Load Balancer with WAF
Enabled Kubernetes for customers and internal teams
Delivered deployment, enablement, and operational guidance

STRATEGIC GAINS

Kubernetes as a Service for customers and developers
Faster onboarding of new Kubernetes workloads
Improved security for web applications
Modernized infrastructure with upgraded hardware
Stronger partnership with comdivision

TECHNOLOGY STACK

VMware Cloud Director for multi‑tenant Kubernetes‑as‑a‑Service
Container Service Extension (CSE) for automated Kubernetes cluster provisioning
Tanzu Kubernetes Grid (TKG) as a standardized Kubernetes platform
NSX Advanced Load Balancer for secure ingress, load balancing, and WAF

In just a few weeks, Otava gained a scalable Kubernetes platform for customers and internal teams. comdivision delivered design, deployment, and expertise, enabling Kubernetes as a core cloud service.