Fairwinds
Fairwinds provides software and services to optimize and manage mission-critical applications on Kubernetes, including Fairwinds Insights for platform teams and various open-source tools.
Services
Fairwinds provides comprehensive software and services for running and optimizing mission-critical applications on Kubernetes. Their offerings include managed Kubernetes services, Kubernetes training and support, as well as solutions for compliance, cost optimization, security, and migration. The company also provides a Kubernetes Maturity Model to help organizations evaluate and improve their Kubernetes practices.
Products
Fairwinds offers Fairwinds Insights, a software designed for platform teams running Kubernetes. This tool assists in enforcing Kubernetes guardrails around development best practices, security, and cost. It also includes features for Automated Workload Right-sizing, helping customers lower their container spend by up to 25%. Additionally, Fairwinds provides a Kubernetes Configuration Benchmark Report to help organizations compare container and Kubernetes configurations with industry standards.
Open-Source Software
Fairwinds actively develops and maintains a range of open-source software tools for Kubernetes. These include Polaris, which helps in auditing and ensuring best practices for Kubernetes configurations, and Goldilocks, a tool that assists in right-sizing Kubernetes resources. These open-source tools are widely used within the Kubernetes community to enhance security, compliance, and efficiency.
Kubernetes Compliance and Security
Fairwinds offers specialized solutions for ensuring Kubernetes compliance and security. These services are designed to help organizations adhere to industry regulations and best practices, providing a secure and compliant Kubernetes environment. Fairwinds Insights also helps enforce security protocols and development best practices across Kubernetes deployments, enhancing the overall security posture of their clients.
Kubernetes Cost Optimization
Fairwinds provides tools and services aimed at optimizing the cost of running Kubernetes. Fairwinds Insights offers resource recommendations and Automated Workload Right-sizing, which can help customers reduce their container spend by up to 25%. Their solutions are designed to make Kubernetes deployments more cost-effective without compromising on performance or compliance.
