NetApp Trident storage orchestrator

Trident is an open-source dynamic storage orchestrator maintained by NetApp that facilitates the provisioning and management of storage resources for containerized applications. It was specifically developed to integrate Kubernetes with NetApp's robust storage portfolio, including ONTAP, Element, and SANtricity systems. Originally launched as a community-driven project to bridge the gap between container platforms and enterprise-grade storage, it has become a critical component of the NetApp software ecosystem.

As a software product, Trident is developed and maintained primarily by NetApp engineers in the United States, although it is available globally under an open-source license. The brand is a core part of NetApp's data management strategy, helping enterprises achieve hybrid cloud consistency. NetApp, the ultimate owner, continues to evolve Trident to support advanced storage protocols like NVMe/TCP and integrated cloud services such as Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP.