Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP) 2.16 is here, bringing exciting new features, enhancements, and fixes to make your Kubernetes experience even better.
Review the detailed release notes before deploying any product updates.
Key Features and Enhancements
- Kubernetes 1.33 Support: NKP 2.16 now supports the latest Kubernetes version, 1.33, ensuring you're always up-to-date with the latest Kubernetes advancements.
- Rocky Linux 9.6 Support: Enjoy enhanced compatibility with Rocky Linux 9.6, expanding your operating system options.
- vGPU Node Pools: Optimize GPU resource utilization with support for vGPU-enabled node pools alongside passthrough GPUs in Nutanix infrastructure.
- Pre-flight Checks: The NKP CLI now includes pre-flight validation checks to detect common configuration and environment issues before cluster deployment or upgrade.
- Partner Catalog: Explore a wide range of partner applications through the new centralized partner catalog.
- License Upgrade: Easily upgrade your NKP licenses directly from the NKP user interface, streamlining your workflow.
Resolved Issues
- Grafana Plugin Errors in Air-gapped Environments: We've fixed the issue where Grafana was attempting to download plugins in air-gapped clusters.
- Workload Cluster Deployment Issues: Resolved a memory leak in the cluster API addon provider helm (CAAPH) component that was causing newly created workload clusters to miss essential services.
- Scaling Issues: Fixed a problem where NKP clusters failed to scale down due to node pool replica configurations outside the current replica range.
Security Updates
- Mitigated Security Vulnerabilities: NKP 2.16 includes important security updates, reinforcing our commitment to providing secure software.
Upgrade to NKP 2.16 today and experience the latest enhancements and improvements.
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