Beyond the Cloud: Managing Baremetal the Kubernetes Way Using Metal... Ádám Rozmán & Nicolas Belouin

This talk focuses on managing baremetal infrastructure within the Kubernetes framework, showcasing Metal3.io and its capabilities. The speakers, Ádám Rozmán from Ericsson Software Technology and Nicolas Belouin from SUSE, explain how Metal3.io allows for the provisioning and lifecycle management of physical servers, enhancing the Kubernetes ecosystem. Key technical components covered include the Baremetal Operator, Ironic, and the Cluster API provider (CAPM3), along with production-ready features like virtual media boot and firmware management. The session also highlights the Sylva project, which employs Metal3.io to automate deployments and simplify large-scale cluster management in a European telco and edge cloud context. Participants can expect to gain insights on effectively managing baremetal using Kubernetes principles.