GKE attached clusters documentation
GKE attached clusters
With GKE attached clusters you can manage any standard,CNCF-compliant Kubernetesinstallation, including clusters already in production. Then addGKEfeatures to standardize and secure your clusters across multiple cloudenvironments and Kubernetes vendors.
Standardize
GKE attached clusters can automatically installConfig Sync andPolicy Controller on your clusters, so your platform team can maintain consistent configurations and security policies across all your Kubernetes environments. App teams are free to use their continuous delivery tool of choice with policies in place to provide necessary safeguards.
Secure
You can usePolicy Controller andCloud Service Mesh to apply security and network configurations across all your cluster configurations. Additionally, you can enable valuable intra-cluster telemetry.
Manage
Use theConnect gatewayto connect to clusters across environments without proxies, inbound firewallrules, or bastion hosts.
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Last updated 2026-02-18 UTC.