What is kMetal?
Clastix presents kMetal, a Kubernetes solution that runs directly on bare-metal servers, eliminating the necessity for a hypervisor. The platform leverages kernel-based KVM for direct virtualization, orchestrates software-defined networking for various tenants, and builds immutable operating systems for each node, all represented as Kubernetes resources. This innovative approach allows teams to independently establish self-service Kubernetes clusters on their own infrastructure, guaranteeing every tenant has access to a dedicated control plane, a distinct network, and clearly defined resource quotas. Built upon reliable open-source cloud-native technologies, kMetal avoids proprietary alterations and ensures that the clusters it generates adhere to CNCF's upstream Kubernetes standards. Additionally, this advanced solution simplifies the deployment process while enhancing isolation and security for the environment of each tenant, fostering a more efficient and secure cloud infrastructure. Ultimately, kMetal empowers organizations to maximize resource utilization while maintaining high standards for performance and security.