Cloud Native Computing Foundation
The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) hosts and supports projects like Kubernetes and Prometheus to promote universal and sustainable cloud native technologies, with contributions from 239,000 contributors across 190 countries.
Services
Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) offers a wide range of services for open source projects. These services include marketing and legal support, a variety of training and certification programs in cloud native technologies, and a job board to help developers find positions in the cloud native ecosystem. CNCF also provides various online programs for insights into cloud native technologies and projects, and a platform for community groups to host events and meetups. Additionally, CNCF provides resources such as the Cloud Native Glossary and project journey reports.
Projects
CNCF hosts 185 projects, including well-known ones like Kubernetes and Prometheus. The foundation supports and oversees fast-growing cloud native projects with a focus on making cloud native universal and sustainable. To categorize the maturity of these projects, CNCF uses three levels: graduated (26 projects), incubating (36 projects), and sandbox (115 projects). The CNCF provides metrics to monitor the progress and maturity of these projects. They also offer the Cloud Native Landscape, a comprehensive overview of CNCF projects and product offerings.
Contributions
CNCF boasts a strong contributor base with 239,000 contributors making 16.2 million contributions. These contributors help advance various cloud native projects under CNCF's umbrella, ensuring continuous development and innovation in the cloud native space. The foundation also operates in 190 countries, providing a global platform for these contributions to make a significant impact.
Training and Certification
CNCF offers extensive training and certification programs designed to enhance skills in cloud native technologies. These include certifications such as Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) and Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD). There is also a Kubernetes Training Partners program to prepare participants for these certifications. Additionally, CNCF offers a Cloud Native Network Function Certification (CNF) to ensure applications adhere to cloud native best practices. Many of these training courses are developed in collaboration with the Linux Foundation.
Events
CNCF hosts several key events in the cloud native community, including KubeCon + CloudNativeCon and CloudNativeSecurityCon. These events bring together developers, end-users, and vendors to discuss and collaborate on cloud native technologies. The foundation also supports community groups in hosting their own events and meetups, providing a platform for sharing knowledge and best practices in the field.