Metal³

Kubernetes-native Bare Metal Provisioning

Metal³ (“Metal Cubed”) is an open-source project that makes deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters on bare metal servers a breeze with Ironic.

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About Metal³

Welcome to Metal³, the open-source project that brings Kubernetes and bare metal infrastructure together in perfect harmony. We're all about making your life easier, one server at a time.

Our mission? To simplify bare metal infrastructure management and make Kubernetes accessible to everyone, regardless of hardware. We're committed to offering a seamless experience with a unified API, scalability, reliability, and customization options.

Metal³ is powered by three core components:

Our project simplifies the deployment and management of Kubernetes clusters on bare metal infrastructure. By leveraging Ironic, a powerful bare metal management tool, Metal³ streamlines the process of setting up, scaling, and maintaining Kubernetes clusters on physical servers.

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Why Metal³ ?

Kubernetes Native API

Manage your underlying infrastructure through Kubernetes APIs using the Metal³ and machine-api CRDs.

Self-Hosted

Metal³ operates directly within your Kubernetes cluster, integrating seamlessly with your existing infrastructure, eliminating the need for external dependencies.

Self-Managed

Integration with the Machine API from SIG Cluster-Lifecycle allows your bare metal cluster to manage its own growth, just like your cloud-based clusters