Overview
When deploying watsonx Orchestrate on Kubernetes, it’s essential to use the correct ADK version that corresponds to your watsonx Orchestrate on Kubernetes release. This ensures optimal performance and compatibility.Compatibility matrix
The following table shows the supported ADK versions for each watsonx Orchestrate on Kubernetes release:Version selection guidelines
When selecting an ADK version:- Match your Kubernetes release version: Always use the ADK version that corresponds to your watsonx Orchestrate on Kubernetes deployment
- Apply patches: For patch releases, use the specified ADK version to ensure compatibility with bug fixes and improvements
Installing the ADK
To install a specific ADK version:<version> with the appropriate version from the compatibility matrix (e.g., 2.16.0).
Related resources
- IBM Software Hub compatibility
- Initiate environment
- Installing the ADK
- Configure the ADK for watsonx Orchestrate on Kubernetes — platform-side Kubernetes configuration required before connecting the ADK to an on-premises deployment

