Kubex FAQ

What is Kubex?
Kubex is a complete redesign of the user experience and interface for managing resources in Kubernetes environments. Built in collaboration with Kubernetes industry experts and users, Kubex provides complete, full-stack analysis of containers and the nodes they run on, enables rapid 2-click navigation to the top risks and areas of resource waste, and delivers what we call “Realizable Gains,” filtering through all the noise to enable customers to focus on the actions that actually make a difference. This makes it unparalleled in its ability to optimize Kubernetes platforms safely and efficiently.
What are “Realizable Gains”?
Kubernetes environments are highly complex, with interrelated components, dependencies, and resource requirements. These interdependencies make manual optimization both risky and impractical. “Realizable Gains” refer to actions that improve efficiency, performance, and stability without negatively impacting other components in the environment. Achieving these gains requires analytics that understand the full stack, from nodes to scale groups to individual containers.
Why introduce a new product brand?
Densify has a strong legacy of enterprise resource optimization for on-prem, cloud, and Kubernetes platforms. Kubernetes has unique and specialized requirements, and we wanted to emphasize that Kubex is purpose-built to address these challenges.
How does Kubex relate to Kubernetes-native and CNCF capabilities like Karpenter, HPA, or VPA?
While native tools such as Karpenter, Horizontal Pod Autoscaler (HPA), and Vertical Pod Autoscaler (VPA) offer foundational scaling capabilities, they often lack the intelligence to optimize resources fully and safely. Kubex complements these tools by providing optimal resource or node specifications based on actual infrastructure and application behavior. This data can enhance automation tools like Karpenter and ensure they perform at their best.
Will it provide Automation Capabilities?
Yes! In addition to integrations that exist to products like Terraform, the coming release (January ’25) will be a new native Mutating Admission Controller.
Does Kubex include cloud optimization capabilities?
Yes! Kubex includes cloud and node-level optimization as part of its full-stack approach. Additionally, we plan to incorporate the advanced UX innovations of Kubex into our cloud optimization functionality for customers focusing exclusively on cloud resources.
Do I need to install anything new to use Kubex?
No. If you’re already using Densify for Kubernetes, the Prometheus-based data collection system supports Kubex without requiring any changes.
When will the new UX innovations apply to Densify’s cloud functionality?
Our roadmap includes integrating the Kubex UX advancements into our cloud optimization capabilities. For more details, please contact your product manager or customer relationship team.
Are there additional licensing costs for Kubex?
No. If you are already licensed for Densify’s Kubernetes functionality, there are no additional charges for Kubex. If you have not yet applied Densify to your Kubernetes environment, standard licensing applies, however you could use any excess licenses you might have toward it. If you require the addition of licenses, your account team can provide a quote.
Will Kubex run alongside the current Densify UI?
Yes. It runs alongside the current Densify UI. Kubex is the new Kubernetes Optimization experience. The two user interfaces will be unified early next year.
How can I access Kubex?
A preview of Kubex is already enabled for all customers. We can activate it within your current instance and provide a walkthrough of your environment’s data. Let us know you’re ready with a quick message »
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