What is required by Anypoint Runtime Fabric to function properly?

Anypoint Runtime Fabric is a container service by MuleSoft that enables organizations to run their Mule applications in a scalable and secure manner, typically orchestrated on Kubernetes. For Runtime Fabric to operate effectively, it necessitates a functioning infrastructure that includes Kubernetes clusters. It requires a dedicated installation of Docker to manage container images and run the Mule applications within these containers.

Having a dedicated Docker and Kubernetes installation ensures that Runtime Fabric can deploy, manage, and scale applications efficiently. This setup allows for proper orchestration, resource management, and high availability, which are critical for supporting microservices architectures commonly employed in MuleSoft integration solutions.

The other choices do not provide the necessary environment or capabilities for Runtime Fabric. The local installation of MuleSoft, while helpful for development, does not fulfill the requirements for running Runtime Fabric in a production-grade setup. Third-party cloud integration does not inherently provide the essential container orchestration capabilities required by Runtime Fabric. Additionally, claiming that no additional infrastructure is needed overlooks the fundamental requirements of running a containerized service effectively.