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What is MAAS?

The capability for self-service and remote deployment of operating systems like Windows, CentOS, ESXi, and Ubuntu on physical servers revolutionizes your data center into a bare metal cloud environment. This Metal-As-A-Service (MAAS) framework facilitates provisioning across diverse systems, providing on-demand server functionalities alongside management of remote edge clusters. With its robust infrastructure monitoring and discovery capabilities, it integrates smoothly with automation tools such as Ansible, Chef, Puppet, SALT, and Juju, enabling quick installations from the ground up. Supporting a range of operating systems including VMware ESXi, Windows, CentOS, RHEL, and Ubuntu, the platform allows users to create tailored images with pre-installed applications and specific configurations for disk and network settings. Employing an API-driven methodology for critical services like DHCP, DNS, PXE, and IPAM, it streamlines the provisioning process through a REST API. Additionally, it enhances security through LDAP user authentication and role-based access control (RBAC). Integral to this solution are hardware testing and commissioning, designed to achieve the fastest operating system installation times within the industry, utilizing a highly optimized image-based installer. MAAS is compatible with all certified servers from top vendors and adeptly discovers servers housed in racks, chassis, and expansive data center networks, while also supporting prominent system BMCs and chassis controllers. Altogether, these features empower organizations to manage their infrastructure with greater efficiency, ultimately boosting operational productivity and reducing downtime.

What is IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions?

IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions presents an efficient way for companies to fully utilize the extensive benefits of cloud computing. By facilitating the transfer of VMware workloads to IBM Cloud, organizations can take advantage of their current tools, technologies, and knowledge from on-premises setups. The integration of Red Hat OpenShift further improves automation and connectivity, accelerating innovation through a range of services, including AI and analytics. This offering features a secure and compliant automated deployment framework that has received validation for use by financial institutions. With a rich history spanning over 15 years, IBM stands as one of the largest VMware workload operators worldwide. The platform guarantees exceptional infrastructure and performance with an array of over 100 bare metal configurations. Additionally, it possesses the industry's highest data security certification, empowering users to retain control through the "keep your own key" (KYOK) functionality. Businesses can move and extend their virtual machines (VMs) to the cloud, aiding in data center consolidation, enhancing capacity to meet increasing resource needs, or revitalizing legacy systems with state-of-the-art cloud advancements. This all-encompassing solution not only boosts operational efficiency but also nurtures a more adaptable IT landscape, allowing organizations to stay competitive in an ever-evolving digital world. Ultimately, IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions equips businesses to thrive by seamlessly blending traditional and cloud-based environments.

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Integrations Supported

Airstack
Ansible
Chef
Cisco AnyConnect
Huawei FusionStorage
IBM Cloud
Intelligent Management Center
LDAP
Login VSI
PostgreSQL
Red Hat OpenShift
SALT
Sesterce
VMware Cloud
VMware ESXi
VMware vCenter
VMware vSphere
Verizon Cloud

Integrations Supported

Airstack
Ansible
Chef
Cisco AnyConnect
Huawei FusionStorage
IBM Cloud
Intelligent Management Center
LDAP
Login VSI
PostgreSQL
Red Hat OpenShift
SALT
Sesterce
VMware Cloud
VMware ESXi
VMware vCenter
VMware vSphere
Verizon Cloud

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

$30
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided.
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

Canonical

Date Founded

2010

Company Location

United Kingdom

Company Website

maas.io

Company Facts

Organization Name

IBM

Date Founded

1911

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.ibm.com/cloud/vmware

Categories and Features

Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS)

Analytics / Reporting
Configuration Management
Data Migration
Data Security
Load Balancing
Log Access
Network Monitoring
Performance Monitoring
SLA Monitoring

Categories and Features

Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS)

Analytics / Reporting
Configuration Management
Data Migration
Data Security
Load Balancing
Log Access
Network Monitoring
Performance Monitoring
SLA Monitoring

Server Virtualization

Audit Management
Health Monitoring
Live Machine Migration
Multi-OS Virtual Machines
Patching / Backup
Performance Log
Performance Optimization
Rapid Provisioning
Security Management
Type 1 / Type 2 Hypervisor

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