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With the new OpenMetal Private AI Labs program, you can access private GPU servers and clusters tailored for your AI projects. By joining, you’ll receive up to $50,000 in usage credits to test, build, and scale your AI workloads.

As blockchain technology moves beyond cryptocurrency, more companies are running blockchain workloads on bare metal to meet growing demands for speed, security, and control. This post explores how it works, why it matters, and where it’s already being used in real-world industries.

Ceph is a distributed storage system designed for scalability, high availability, and data durability. It manages data across clusters using robust replication strategies and a well-defined consistency model. This article talks about Ceph’s replication strategies, write processes, consistency guarantees, and failure recovery mechanisms.

GPU Servers and Clusters are now available on OpenMetal—giving you dedicated access to enterprise-grade NVIDIA A100 and H100 GPUs on fully private, high-performance infrastructure.

Cold start latency becomes a visible and impactful factor in private environments and can slow down AI inference, especially when infrastructure is deployed on-demand to optimize resource usage or reduce costs. Learn causes, impacts, and how to reduce delay for faster, reliable performance.

Discover how machine learning and data analytics teams could accelerate training, inference, and data pipelines using OpenMetal’s infrastructure. This example setup combines a Large v3 Cloud Core with high-capacity Storage v3 servers, NVMe speed, and 95th percentile egress pricing.

The OpenMetal Large v1 Storage Server features dual Intel® Xeon® Silver 4210R CPUs, 12x 12TB HDDs, and 4x 1.92TB NVMe SSDs—ideal for scalable, high-capacity storage and Ceph-based clusters.

Automating backups in OpenStack is crucial for managing large-scale deployments efficiently while reducing risks of human error. Here are the 8 top tools that help streamline OpenStack backup processes for consistent data protection and quick recovery.

Intel Advanced Matrix Extensions (AMX) is an instruction set designed to improve AI inference performance on CPUs. It enhances the execution of matrix multiplication operations—a core component of many deep learning workloads—directly on Intel Xeon processors. AMX is part of Intel’s broader move to make CPUs more viable for AI inference by introducing architectural accelerations that can significantly improve throughput without relying on GPUs.

Struggling with OpenStack Neutron networking issues? This guide gives you practical steps to identify and resolve common problems like connectivity failures, VLAN misconfigurations, DNS/DHCP issues, and more.

Modern GPU technologies offer multiple methods for sharing hardware resources across workloads. Two widely used approaches are Multi-Instance GPU (MIG) and time-slicing. Both methods aim to improve utilization and reduce costs, but they differ significantly in implementation, performance, and isolation.

When comparing GPU costs between providers, the price of the GPU alone does not reflect the total cost or value of the service. The architecture of the deployment, access levels, support for GPU features, and billing models significantly affect long-term expenses and usability.

As demand for AI and machine learning infrastructure accelerates, hardware decisions increasingly affect both model performance and operational costs. The NVIDIA A100 and H100 are two of the most widely adopted GPUs for large-scale AI workloads. While both support advanced features like Multi-Instance GPU (MIG), they differ significantly in performance, architecture, and use case suitability.

The demand for GPU compute resources has expanded alongside the growth of AI and machine learning workloads. Users today have multiple pathways to access these resources depending on their requirements for cost, control, and performance. This article breaks down three common tiers of AI compute services, their advantages, and trade-offs.

Explore real-world solutions to AI deployment challenges—from managing secure, container-based environments to scaling GPU infrastructure efficiently. Learn how Kasm Workspaces and OpenMetal enable secure collaboration, cost control, and streamlined experimentation for AI teams.

Discover the OpenMetal Large v3 Storage Server, featuring 12x18TB HDDs, customizable NVMe flash options up to 15.36TB per drive, and the Intel Xeon Silver 4314 processor. Ideal for Ceph-based clusters, it delivers scalable performance, hot-swappable flexibility, and enterprise-grade storage.

Explore how a 3D model hosting platform could scale using OpenMetal’s Storage Large servers. With hybrid NVMe/HDD storage, powerful compute, and 95th percentile egress billing, OpenMetal offers an ideal infrastructure model for content-rich applications.

Accurately measuring AI model performance requires a focus on tokens per second, specifically output generation rates. Understanding tokenization, model size, quantization, and inference tool selection is essential for comparing hardware and software environments.

Ceph’s scalability, cost efficiency, and automation make it a top choice for private clouds. Find out how you can save money while gaining performance benefits with Ceph.

Healthcare organizations have a lot on their plate, and keeping patient data secure is a top priority. With cyber threats on the rise and HIPAA regulations to follow, it’s crucial to have a cloud infrastructure that’s not just reliable but also fully compliant. At OpenMetal, we take security seriously. Our cloud solutions are designed to help healthcare organizations and their partners keep Protected Health Information (PHI) safe while staying compliant with HIPAA. Here’s why that matters and how we make it happen.

OpenMetal’s Storage Large v1 and v3 bare-metal servers deliver scalable hybrid storage, powerful compute, and 95th percentile bandwidth pricing. Ideal for demanding workloads like AI, blockchain, media production, and data analytics—without surprise egress fees.

Databases are central to OpenStack, storing metadata and managing service states. Optimizing them can reduce response times, lower resource usage, and save costs. Learn how to improve your OpenStack private cloud’s database performance with effective tuning strategies, helpful monitoring tools, and practical scaling methods.

DDoS attacks can cripple your OpenStack private cloud if you don’t have the right protection. Learn how to build a layered defense using OpenStack tools, external services, and proactive monitoring. And discover how OpenMetal offers a secure, cost-effective solution with private hardware, SDN, and fixed pricing, eliminating the unpredictable costs and security risks of public cloud.

OpenStack can reduce IT costs by up to 60%. We’ve proved this time and time again with our clients! Learn why it’s a smart choice for managing infrastructure and the financial + performance benefits of private cloud.

Broadcom’s VMware acquisition is disrupting the virtualization landscape, forcing companies to seek alternatives. In a recent webinar, experts from OpenInfra Foundation and OpenMetal explored the impact of this shift and why OpenStack is emerging as a powerful, future-proof solution. This article highlights key takeaways from their discussion.

This article highlights OpenMetal’s perspective on AI infrastructure, as shared by Todd Robinson at OpenInfra Days 2025. It explores how OpenInfra, particularly OpenStack, enables scalable, cost-efficient AI workloads while avoiding hyperscaler lock-in.

OpenMetal’s XXL Hosted Private Cloud hardware can handle just about any challenge. Featuring powerful Intel Xeon CPUs, multiple terabytes of memory, and fast NVMe storage, the XXL series is ideal for high-performance computing, big data analytics, machine learning, and more.

At OpenMetal, you can deploy AI models on your own infrastructure, balancing CPU vs. GPU inference for cost and performance, and maintaining full control over data privacy.

Ensure your OpenStack cloud infrastructure meets business needs while managing costs, resources, and performance. Learn how to monitor key metrics, leverage powerful tools like Ceilometer and Prometheus, and implement best practices for efficient resource allocation.

Managing your private cloud just got easier! OpenMetal Central network management now includes advanced tools for VLAN segmentation, IP address tracking, and enhanced visibility across your infrastructure. Whether you’re running a single private cloud or a multi-cloud environment, these new features give you greater control, security, and scalability—all from a single interface. Explore the latest updates today!

Advanced Networking Features We’ve expanded networking capabilities in OpenMetal Central to give you more control over how your cloud and bare metal resources are connected. With this release, you can

At OpenMetal, every bare metal server is deployed with dual high-speed 10Gbps uplinks, providing a critical layer of both performance scalability and fault tolerance. To fully leverage these redundant connections, OpenMetal configures these uplinks as a bonded logical interface using Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP).

At OpenMetal, we design our bare metal servers for high availability, ensuring resilience across private clouds and storage clusters. To protect the operating system from hardware failures, many servers feature dual boot drives in RAID 1, providing redundancy and seamless recovery.

Confidently migrate workloads to OpenStack! This guide details cold, live, and warm migration steps, addressing common misconceptions and ensuring accuracy. Learn planning, preparation, execution, and testing for a smooth transition to OpenStack.

The transition to revolutionary technologies is often met with hesitation, especially when it involves steering away from established giants like VMware or major public cloud platforms. Yet, as discussed in the recent Storware/OpenMetal Live Stream, there exists a compelling impetus to explore viable open-source alternatives that not only promise flexibility but are also economically feasible.

Financial services IT leaders: stop debating cloud options. Hosted private cloud is no longer just another option, it’s essential for security, compliance, and peak performance. Discover why finance needs it.

Learn how to deploy a secure, scalable private cloud with OpenStack. Follow our 5-step guide, including setup, networking, and performance tuning.

Discover the growing power of open source in big data! This guide explores how CTOs and SREs can use open source big data tools like Hadoop, Spark, and Kafka to build scalable, powerful, and cost-effective data platforms. Learn about the benefits, challenges, and best practices for adopting open source in your big data strategy.

Protecting OpenStack Networking helps avoid security incidents and supports reliable cloud operations. Learn essential strategies including access controls, network separation, and API protection to prevent data breaches.

Protect your OpenStack environment from container security threats. This comprehensive guide covers key security practices, including access control with Keystone, image scanning, network segmentation with Neutron and Calico, runtime protection using tools like KubeArmor and Falco, and data encryption with Barbican.

Understanding OpenStack networking and Kubernetes networking is important for cloud administrators. This post breaks down the key differences, including network models, security, and performance. Explore how they can be combined for hybrid cloud environments and choose the right solution for your needs.

Learn how to self-host ClickHouse on OpenMetal’s bare metal servers for unmatched performance and cost-effectiveness. This step-by-step guide provides everything you need to deploy the ideal ClickHouse instance for your business.

Want to prevent downtime and build a cloud infrastructure that fixes itself automatically? Learn how to create a self-healing OpenStack cloud to minimize downtime and automate recovery processes effectively in five steps.

Private cloud environments, especially OpenStack-based ones, face unique security challenges. This guide outlines the eight main security controls you need to focus on for data protection, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Discover why OpenStack is a game-changer for healthtech companies seeking private cloud solutions. Learn how OpenStack enhances security, ensures compliance, and provides greater control over sensitive patient data, all while offering the flexibility and scalability of cloud computing.

Part 2 of this three part series on “How Startups and Scaleups Can Avoid the Hidden Fees of Public Cloud” delves into a real live story of a startup hit with a $450K GCP cloud bill and the lessons to be learned.

OpenMetal gives you a powerful and easy way to use OpenStack, a historically complex platform now made accessible to anyone. By combining OpenStack’s capabilities and services with OpenMetal’s automation tools, you can build your own private cloud that’s efficient, scalable, and easy to manage.

Moving to a private cloud setup, especially with OpenStack, comes with its fair share of technical and operational hurdles. Understanding these issues is key to crafting a migration plan that works. Learn how to tackle these challenges directly for a smoother transition.

10 essential AI tools WordPress agencies can explore to streamline workflows, enhance customer operations, and stay competitive.

Looking for a high-performance, secure, and flexible cloud solution for your manufacturing business? OpenMetal offers bare metal cloud for manufacturing, providing dedicated infrastructure and complete control.