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# Kasten K10
## Kasten K10
## Leading Kubernetes Data Management
Purpose built for Kubernetes, Kasten K10 is a Cloud Native data management platform for Day 2 operations. It provides enterprise DevOps teams with an easy to use, scalable and secure system for backup/restore, disaster recovery and application mobility for Kubernetes applications. Kasten K10 integrates with relational and NoSQL databases, all major Kubernetes distributions, and runs in any cloud to maximize freedom of choice.
#### Built for Kubernetes
Constructed using Cloud Native architectural principles following a desired state model with declarative control.
Provides simplicity via streamlined operations.
#### Rich Ecosystem
Extensive support for ecosystem components across the entire application stack.
Delivers maximum user choice - best tools and infrastructure for the job.
#### Security Everywhere
Comprehensive end-to-end security via enterprise-grade encryption and ransomware protection.
Provides maximum versatility, protecting data no matter its state or location.
#### Ease of Use
Quick to deploy and easy to use via a state-of-the-art management interface or a Cloud Native API.
Enables Devops team agility - reduces time to identify and protect system applications.
### Use Cases
### Demo: #1 Kubernetes backup Kasten K10
### How Kasten K10 Works
#### Application Centricity
Self discovery of all applications and associated artifacts
#### Policy-Driven Management
Automatically set up custom and default policies to meet data management needs
#### Freedom of Choice
Ever-growing ecosystem including mainstream storage, data & security services across locations
#### Observability
Intuitive UI continuously updates and optimizes protection status at a glance
#### Enhanced Extensibility
Easily integrate best-of-breed tools in your Kubernetes operational environments
### Kasten K10 Enterprise Trial
#### Try Kasten K10 free for 30 days at scale: install Kasten K10 on up to 50 nodes in any environment.
#### Kasten K10 Enterprise Trial
Backup & Restore • Disaster Recovery • Application Mobility
* 50 nodes limit
* 30 days
* Fully functional
* Your infrastructure
* Best effort support
[Try Kasten K10 Now](https://www.kasten.io/product/#popup-k10-enterprise)
#### Flexible
Software-defined, hardware agnostic, cloud ready
#### Powerful
Fast, secure, scalable and future-proof for the enterprise
#### Simple
Granular recovery, analytics, scalable architecture
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