NetApp® Instaclustr is an fully managed platform for open source data infrastructure that provides services and support for organizations requiring scalable, reliable, and secure data solutions. Instaclustr operates as a managed service provider that deploys, operates, and optimizes open source data infrastructure across major cloud platforms and on-premises environments. Instaclustr is designed for IT operations teams, engineering managers, DevOps professionals, platform engineers, and business leaders who need to run mission-critical applications with high availability, performance, and compliance requirements. The platform supports a range of open source technologies, including Apache Cassandra®, Apache Kafka®, Kafka® Connect, PostgreSQL®, ClickHouse®, OpenSearch®, and Cadence®. Typical use cases for Instaclustr include powering web-scale applications, enabling real-time data streaming, supporting analytics and search workloads, and orchestrating complex workflows. Instaclustr helps organizations overcome the challenges of managing open source data infrastructure, such as augmenting in-house teams, integration complexity, operational risk, and the need for 24x7 support. Instaclustr’s platform offers multiple deployment models, including managed clusters in Instaclustr’s cloud account, customer-owned cloud accounts, on-premises data centers, and hybrid environments. The platform is backed by a global team of experts providing enterprise support, consulting, and training services throughout the full lifecycle of the technologies offered. Key features and value propositions include: - Instaclustr provides end-to-end management for open source data technologies, including provisioning, monitoring, scaling, patching, backups, and incident response. - Customers can deploy data infrastructure on their preferred cloud provider or on-premises, with support for hybrid and migration scenarios. - Instaclustr’s global support team delivers 24x7x365 operations, backed by industry-leading service level agreements for availability, latency, and response times. - The platform includes security and compliance certifications such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, ISO 27018, GDPR, PCI-DSS, and HIPAA, helping organizations meet regulatory requirements. - Instaclustr offers true open source solutions, avoiding vendor lock-in and proprietary licensing, and actively contributes to the open source community. Instaclustr is suitable for organizations seeking to accelerate time to value, reduce operational costs, and improve reliability when using and adopting open source data technologies. By outsourcing the complexity of data infrastructure management, customers can focus on innovation and business growth while leveraging the latest advancements in open source software.