What is Anthos?
Anthos is Google’s platform for application modernization in hybrid and multi-cloud environments. The platform enables unified Kubernetes management across Google Cloud, on-premise data centers, and other cloud providers.
The core value of Anthos lies in consistency: developers use the same APIs, tools, and processes regardless of where the application is deployed. Ops teams benefit from centralized management and unified policies across all environments.
Core Features
- Unified Kubernetes management across GCP, AWS, Azure, and on-premise
- Anthos Service Mesh for secure service-to-service communication
- GitOps-based configuration with Anthos Config Management
- Centralized policy governance across all clusters
- Integrated security with Binary Authorization
Typical Use Cases
Hybrid Cloud: Enterprises with existing data centers can migrate workloads to the cloud incrementally. Anthos enables seamless communication between on-premise and cloud.
Multi-Cloud Strategy: Avoiding vendor lock-in through a consistent platform across GCP, AWS, and Azure. Workloads can be moved between clouds as needed.
Application Modernization: Legacy applications are containerized and migrated to Kubernetes. Anthos Migrate automates large parts of the modernization process.
Benefits
- Consistent developer experience across all clouds
- Centralized management and monitoring
- Unified security policies
- Avoiding vendor lock-in
Integration with innFactory
As a Google Cloud partner, innFactory supports you with Anthos: architecture design, multi-cloud setup, migration, and operation of Anthos environments.
Available Tiers & Options
Anthos
- Unified Kubernetes management
- Multi-cloud support
- Service mesh integrated
- Policy-based governance
- Complexity for small environments
- Requires Kubernetes expertise
Typical Use Cases
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anthos?
Anthos is Google's platform for hybrid and multi-cloud applications. It enables unified management of Kubernetes clusters across Google Cloud, on-premise data centers, AWS, and Azure. Developers use the same tools and processes regardless of where the application runs.
What components does Anthos include?
Anthos consists of several components. GKE Enterprise provides Kubernetes management, Anthos Service Mesh enables service-to-service communication, Anthos Config Management implements GitOps-based configuration, and Policy Controller ensures unified governance. All components work together for consistent multi-cloud management.
Can Anthos run on AWS and Azure?
Yes, Anthos natively supports AWS (EKS) and Azure (AKS) as target platforms. Anthos on AWS/Azure installs Anthos components on the respective cloud platforms and enables unified management via the Google Cloud Console. This is ideal for multi-cloud strategies.
What does Anthos cost?
Anthos is billed per vCPU per cluster. Costs depend on the size of your clusters and components used. For on-premise deployments, additional hardware costs apply. Google offers free 90-day evaluations.
When is Anthos the right choice?
Anthos is suitable for enterprises with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud requirements who want consistent Kubernetes experience across all environments. For pure GCP workloads, GKE Standard is sufficient. Anthos becomes worthwhile with approximately 5-10 clusters across multiple environments.
