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Location
Mumbai

Domain
Financial Services – Stock Broking & Capital Markets

Solutions Offered
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Overview

A leading financial services enterprise sought to modernize its IT infrastructure by deploying an enterprise-grade Kubernetes platform on its existing Nutanix Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI). The objective was clear: create a secure, offline (air-gapped) Kubernetes environment capable of supporting DevOps workloads while meeting the organization’s stringent compliance standards.

With a large customer base, nationwide presence, and technology-driven financial services portfolio, the organization needed a deployment that was both scalable and regulatory-compliant, providing a strong foundation for its future cloud-native initiatives.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text]

Challenge

Operating in a regulated financial domain, the organization required its Kubernetes platform to function without internet connectivity, ensuring total isolation from external networks.

Key requirements included:

• Air-Gapped Setup: All container images, charts, and services needed to be hosted locally.
• Integration with Existing Infrastructure: The solution had to leverage the existing Nutanix AHV, storage, and network architecture.
  
• Production-Grade Readiness: The environment had to be robust enough to support DevOps and application modernization in subsequent phases.

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Our Approach

Network Techlab implemented a step-by-step deployment strategy that ensured smooth execution with zero downtime.

1. Preparation & Readiness:
   • Network and firewall prerequisites were configured.
   • Existing Nutanix infrastructure and NKP Ultimate licensing were validated.
2. Private Registry Deployment:
   • A local container registry was configured and populated with the complete NKP air-gapped image bundle, enabling a fully offline deployment.
3. NKP Management Cluster Installation:
   • Using the NKP CLI, the management cluster was installed in air-gapped mode on the Nutanix AHV environment.
   • This created the central control plane for managing future workload clusters.
4. Validation & Enablement:
   • Post-installation, all services were verified via the NKP dashboard and CLI.
   • Enterprise features were activated through the NKP Ultimate license.

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Results

The deployment was completed on schedule and without any errors, achieving the following outcomes:

• Fully Secure & Compliant: The Kubernetes platform operates entirely offline, ensuring complete data security.
• Robust & Scalable Foundation: The management cluster is production-ready and capable of supporting DevOps workflows.
• Simplified Operations: Centralized management and lifecycle automation streamline future cluster provisioning.
• Future-Ready Infrastructure: Equipped with enterprise-grade NKP features such as observability, autoscaling, and governance.

Conclusion

Through strategic planning and precise execution, Network Techlab successfully delivered a secure, compliant, and production-ready Kubernetes foundation on Nutanix HCI. The organization now has a scalable platform ready for DevOps adoption enabling it to accelerate digital transformation, improve agility, and drive innovation securely within a regulated environment.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_separator color=”blue”][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”9660″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]

Network Techlab (I) Ltd.
41, Sarvodaya Industrial Estate, Opp. Paper Box, Off. Mahakali Caves Road, Andheri East, Mumbai – 400093. India
P: 022-6681 4141 | info@netlabindia.com | www.netlabindia.com
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