Build Your Own Cloud: Achieving Success with Kubernetes

Introduction

Have you ever thought about creating your own cloud? Maybe you’ve even tried it! With Kubernetes, it’s certainly possible, and in this series of articles, I’ll show you how to tackle it. At Ænix, we’ve gained a lot of experience developing Cozystack and want to share our insights with you.

What Specifically Changes for Developers/DevOps Teams?

It’s often argued that Kubernetes isn’t meant for creating your own cloud and that OpenStack should be used instead. However, adding a complex system like OpenStack isn’t necessary. Kubernetes already has everything you need to operate tenant Kubernetes clusters. In this series, I’ll show you how to use Kubernetes on bare metal for your cloud.

Practical Examples or Use Cases

In the first episode of this series, we focus on the basics of cloud preparation. Here are some of the steps we’ll go through:

• Prepare Infrastructure: We’ll look at the challenges of preparing and operating Kubernetes on bare metal.
• Set Up Virtual Machines: How to efficiently use and manage virtual machines.
• Isolate Networks: Tips on network integration and isolation for security and performance.
• Fault-Tolerant Storage: We’ll discuss how to set up reliable storage for your Kubernetes clusters.
• Provision Kubernetes Clusters: Step-by-step guides for deploying complete Kubernetes clusters.

In the upcoming parts, I’ll also cover network management, storage solutions, and the Cluster API. This way, you’ll be able to provision Kubernetes clusters with just a push of a button!

With ayedo as a partner in the Kubernetes field, we are well-positioned to offer you valuable support and solutions as we embark on this exciting journey together.

Source: Kubernetes Blog