Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF)

Overview

Non-profit foundation under the Linux Foundation that promotes cloud-native computing. Hosts Kubernetes, Prometheus, Envoy, and other cloud-native projects.

Key Facts

  • Founded: 2015-07-01

  • Headquarters: San Francisco, California, USA

  • Status: Non-profit foundation (under Linux Foundation)

  • Founded by Google and CNCF in 2015

  • Kubernetes graduated to CNCF in 2018 (first graduated project)

  • Prometheus graduated in 2016; Envoy in 2017

  • Cloud Native Landscape includes 1000+ projects

  • Major members: Google, AWS, Microsoft, IBM, Red Hat, VMware, Intel

  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) is a widely recognized certification

Products Mentioned in Wiki

Linux Foundation integrate with CNCF ecosystem