Chkk provides an agentic lifecycle management platform specifically designed for cloud native open source projects like Istio and Cilium. The platform automates research, analysis, planning, and execution for upgrades by parsing release notes and validating IaC and configuration changes against running state. This ensures compatibility and safety across infrastructure and upstream application updates, accelerating deployment velocity while mitigating operational risk.
Funding
$5.2M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Upgrading Kubernetes clusters, especially outdated versions on managed services like AKS, GKE, and EKS, is complex and risky. Identifying potential breakages and incompatibilities across numerous add-ons and dependencies is time-consuming and requires specialized expertise. Enterprises face significant operational risks and potential downtime due to unforeseen issues during upgrades.
Solution
Chkk provides a Kubernetes Availability Platform that enables safe and efficient cluster upgrades by proactively identifying potential breakages before they occur. The platform analyzes cluster configurations, add-on versions, and dependencies to predict upgrade risks and provides actionable insights to prevent downtime. By automating the risk assessment process, Chkk reduces the time and cost associated with Kubernetes upgrades, allowing enterprises to maintain up-to-date clusters with confidence. The platform's Availability Risk Ledger offers a centralized view of potential issues, enabling teams to address them proactively and standardize the upgrade process.
Target Audience
Chkk primarily targets platform engineering teams, cloud infrastructure teams, and DevOps engineers responsible for managing and upgrading Kubernetes clusters in enterprise environments.
Features
- Automated risk assessment for Kubernetes upgrades, identifying potential breakages and incompatibilities
- Availability Risk Ledger providing a centralized view of potential issues across add-ons and dependencies
- Support for managed Kubernetes services including AKS, GKE, and EKS
- Proactive detection of end-of-life (EOL) software versions and associated risks
- Integration with popular Kubernetes add-ons such as Istio, Cert-manager, and Prometheus
- Customizable alerts and notifications for critical risks and vulnerabilities
- Role-based access control for secure collaboration and delegation of upgrade tasks