April 22, 2026
OpenShift Virtualization now supports Google Cloud NetApp Volumes and NetApp Trident as a generally available option for a unified platform to run and manage virtual machines (VMs) and containers side-by-side. This solution addresses the cost and inefficiency of maintaining separate infrastructures for modern and traditional applications.
With this integrated solution, organizations can modernize at their own pace. OpenShift Virtualization, built on KubeVirt, allows Kubernetes to manage VMs as native objects. Google Cloud NetApp Volumes delivers the high-performance, low-latency storage required for demanding VM workloads, while NetApp Trident acts as the intelligent storage orchestrator, automating provisioning and management. Key benefits include significant cost reduction, simplified operations, enhanced security, and increased business agility.
Details on the components of this solution can be found in the product documentation for OpenShift Virtualization, Google Cloud NetApp Volumes, and NetApp Trident.