Better Together: Kubernetes Apps + Azure Marketplace

Introduction

Cloud migrations are expected to reach approximately $600B in 2023. Containerization as a part of this cloud adoption is poised to become the primary platform technology for helping to modernize legacy applications*.

Customers are already benefitting from the speed, security and breadth of services the cloud offers them so they can digitally transform their products and services as well as creating new employee and customer experiences.

With the cloud providing near instant access to new technology services it follows that a matching cloud marketplace is required to simplify access to the breadth of software and solutions needed to run a business and develop innovation in the cloud.

This fusion of cloud and increasing software being available via containerisation is where Kubernetes Apps in Azure Marketplace comes in. This new category of marketplace offerings is where ISVs can offer, deploy and commercialise their container applications; making them easily accessible to the millions of Microsoft Azure customers across the globe.

Kubernetes Apps + Azure Marketplace

Kubernetes is a powerful tool for automating the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications.

Kubernetes Apps in Azure Marketplace is a new offer that allows partners to create, publish, and manage commercial Kubernetes solutions hosted on AKS.?

Publishers can package their Kubernetes-based solutions, including container images, Helm charts, and other dependencies, into a single offering that can be easily deployed and managed on AKS.

This offer streamlines the deployment process for customers, who can now easily discover, purchase, and deploy Kubernetes apps from the Azure Marketplace.

With 99% of Azure’s top customers using the Azure Marketplace to manage their cloud application portfolio, it makes sense for ISVs to now leverage this channel and gain access to the largest businesses across the world.

How do I get started?

Head to Mastering Container offers for Kubernetes apps GitHub page to start learning how to list your K8s apps to the Azure Marketplace now.

Not only will you learn how to effectively package and publish your Kubernetes applications, but you'll also gain valuable insights into the process of creating and managing container offers. To get started, check out my recent Meetup presentation as I provided a sample application packaged and ready for publishing. ??

So, what are you waiting for? Head out to Mastering Container offers for Kubernetes apps today and start monetizing your K8s apps!

PS: Short on time??Check out snackable mini video on publishing Kubernetes offers on Azure Marketplace.

Conclusion

Microsoft Azure and containerization technologies are helping customers across the world to modernise their legacy applications and create brand new digital capabilities at increasing speed.

The new Kubernetes Apps in Azure Marketplace offers an easy and powerful way for application publishers to create, publish, commercialise and manage commercial Kubernetes solutions for customers of all sizes; making it simple to deploy applications and infrastructure whilst Microsoft manages the billing, currency and sales taxes.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to tap into the massive pool of possibility in the SaaS world and join the ranks of successful partners in the Azure ecosystem. Behold the future of cloud computing with Kubernetes Apps in Azure Marketplace! ??

Additional references

• Cloud computing market expected to $600 billion in 2023, according to Gartner link
• ISV Success Program Resource Center link
• The Marketplace Roadmap: Innovation and Opportunities ahead link
• Vic P. for all your expertise on this topic.