OpenMetal Cloud IaaS Resources

OpenMetal delivers its infrastructure through its co-location in three state of the art data centers. Businesses in these locations around the world can benefit from OpenMetal’s IaaS offering.

Our resources cover various business aspects of using OpenMetal Cloud for infrastructure delivered as hosted private cloud, object storage, and bare metal.

Our documentation for technical teams using or running the cloud is under our Technical Documentation.

The content here is generally intended for:

  • CTOs or other executives deciding if they will use an OpenMetal Cloud Core and any Expansion Nodes.
  • Technical Researchers that are developing a plan for introducing the use of a private cloud to their company.
  • General researchers of private clouds that need more information.

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Cost Tipping Points of Public Cloud

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Top Hosted Private Cloud Posts

The following articles discuss the advantages of private cloud hosting with OpenMetal.

 

Top Bare Metal Use Cases on OpenMetal

The following articles delve into some of the use cases that can be deployed on OpenMetal bare metal dedicated servers.

 

Top Bare Metal Hardware

The following articles delve into hardware details for OpenMetal bare metal servers.

 

Top OpenStack Posts

The following articles discuss use of On-Demand OpenStack with OpenMetal.

 

Top SaaS Provider Posts

The following articles discuss software-as-a-services (SaaS) providers’ uses of cloud with OpenMetal.

 

Top Education and Training Posts

The following articles are popular OpenStack learning resources. 

 

Top Partner and Reseller Posts

The following articles provide insight into selling OpenStack clouds through OpenMetal.

 

 

Use the articles above to explore the power of OpenMetal to deliver On-Demand OpenStack and Hosted Private Cloud. Check out transparent pricing. Or even request a trial. If you are not sure what you need, or have unique needs, schedule a complimentary consultation with our Cloud Team for assistance.

New Blog Content

Jun
19

Why 96GB VRAM Changes the Economics of Private LLM Inference

The RTX PRO 6000’s 96GB VRAM fits 70B models at FP8 on a single card with real KV cache headroom. This article covers what that unlocks, how dedicated fixed-cost GPU infrastructure compares structurally to cloud rental, and where the H200 is the better choice.

Jun
18

NVIDIA H200 vs H100 — GPU Comparison for AI Training and Inference

NVIDIA H200 vs H100 for AI training and inference: 141GB HBM3e vs 80–94GB, same Hopper compute with more memory. OpenMetal runs the H200 on bare metal.

Jun
18

NVIDIA RTX Pro 6000 vs H200 — Which OpenMetal GPU Server Should You Choose?

NVIDIA RTX Pro 6000 vs H200 on OpenMetal: 96GB GDDR7 + FP4 for cost-efficient AI vs 141GB HBM3e for the largest models. Both single-tenant bare metal.

Jun
18

Bare Metal GPU Server — NVIDIA H200 NVL — Dual Intel Xeon 6530P, 1TB DDR5, 141GB HBM3e

OpenMetal NVIDIA H200 bare metal GPU server: 141GB HBM3e, dual Xeon 6530P, 1TB DDR5. Single-tenant bare metal, fixed monthly pricing.

Jun
18

OpenMetal GPU Clusters — Dedicated Multi-GPU Infrastructure for AI Training and Inference

OpenMetal GPU clusters: dedicated single-tenant multi-GPU infrastructure. All-RP6000, all-H200, or mixed on a private 40 Gbps mesh, fixed monthly pricing.

Jun
18

Bare Metal GPU Server — NVIDIA RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell SE — Dual Intel Xeon 6530P, 1TB DDR5, 96GB GDDR7

OpenMetal NVIDIA RTX Pro 6000 GPU server: 96GB GDDR7, FP4, dual Xeon 6530P, 1TB DDR5. Training and inference, single-tenant, fixed monthly pricing.

Jun
18

NVIDIA RTX Pro 6000 vs H100: Key Differences

Q: What is the difference between the NVIDIA RTX Pro 6000 and H100? The RTX Pro 6000 is a Blackwell GPU with 96GB of GDDR7 and native FP4, while the

Jun
18

Is the RTX Pro 6000 Better Than the L40S?

Q: Is the RTX Pro 6000 better than the L40S for AI inference and training? For most training and inference the RTX Pro 6000 outperforms the L40S on a single

Jun
18

Add GPU Servers to Your Existing OpenMetal Cloud or Bare Metal Deployment

Add NVIDIA RTX Pro 6000 or H200 GPU servers to an existing OpenMetal cloud or bare metal deployment – same private network, fixed monthly pricing.

Jun
18

NVIDIA RTX Pro 6000 vs H100 — Specs, Cost, and Deployment Fit

NVIDIA RTX Pro 6000 vs H100: specs, cost, deployment fit. 96GB GDDR7 + FP4 vs 80–94GB HBM3. OpenMetal offers the RP6000 and H200 on bare metal.

Jun
18

NVIDIA RTX Pro 6000 vs L40S — GPU Comparison for AI Training and Inference

NVIDIA RTX Pro 6000 vs L40S for AI training and inference: 96GB GDDR7 + FP4 (Blackwell) vs 48GB GDDR6 (Ada). OpenMetal runs the RP6000 on bare metal.

Jun
18

Intel TDX and GPU Workloads on OpenMetal

Q: Can I run Intel TDX confidential computing on an OpenMetal GPU server? Intel TDX and GPU passthrough cannot be combined in a single trust boundary on OpenMetal GPU servers,

Jun
18

Attaching RP6000 GPU Nodes to an Existing Deployment

Q: Can I attach RP6000 GPU nodes to an existing OpenMetal bare metal or Hosted Private Cloud deployment? Yes, you can attach RP6000 GPU nodes to an existing OpenMetal Hosted

Jun
18

NVIDIA RTX Pro 6000 vs L40S: Key Differences

Q: What is the difference between the NVIDIA RTX Pro 6000 and L40S? The RTX Pro 6000 is a newer Blackwell-generation GPU with 96GB of GDDR7 and native FP4, while

Jun
18

Mixed RP6000 and H200 GPU Clusters on OpenMetal

Q: Can I build a mixed GPU cluster with RP6000 and H200 servers? Yes, OpenMetal builds mixed GPU clusters that combine RP6000 and H200 nodes on the same private network,

Jun
18

What FP4 (NVFP4) Is and Why It Matters

Q: What is FP4 (NVFP4) and why does it matter for AI workloads? FP4 (NVFP4) is a Blackwell-native 4-bit floating-point format that increases low-precision inference throughput beyond the FP8 ceiling

Jun
18

How Fixed-Cost GPU Pricing Avoids the Idle Silicon Tax

Q: How does OpenMetal’s fixed-cost GPU pricing avoid the cloud “idle silicon tax”? OpenMetal charges a fixed monthly rate for a dedicated GPU server, so running the card at 100%

Jun
18

Training and Fine-Tuning on the OpenMetal RP6000

Q: Can I train and fine-tune AI models on the OpenMetal RP6000, or is it only for inference? Yes, the OpenMetal RP6000 trains and fine-tunes AI models as well as

Jun
18

GPU Memory on the OpenMetal RP6000

Q: How much GPU memory does the OpenMetal RP6000 have? Each OpenMetal RP6000 GPU carries 96GB of GDDR7 memory, and a server can hold one or two cards for up

Jun
18

GDDR7 vs HBM3 for AI Training and Inference

Q: GDDR7 vs HBM3: which matters for AI training and inference? GDDR7 offers high capacity at lower cost, while HBM3/HBM3e delivers much higher memory bandwidth; bandwidth is what matters most

Jun
18

Running a 70B LLM on a Single OpenMetal H200

Q: Can I run a 70B parameter LLM on a single OpenMetal H200? Yes, a single OpenMetal H200 runs a 70B-parameter model in 16-bit precision, because its 141GB of HBM3e

Jun
18

Building a Multi-GPU Cluster with OpenMetal H200s

Q: Can I build a multi-GPU cluster with OpenMetal H200 servers? Yes, OpenMetal builds dedicated multi-GPU clusters of H200 servers on a private 40 Gbps mesh, built to order for

Jun
18

Adding GPU Servers to an Existing OpenMetal Deployment

Q: Can I add GPU servers to my existing OpenMetal cloud or bare metal deployment? Yes, you can add NVIDIA RTX Pro 6000 or H200 GPU servers to an existing

Jun
18

NVMe Storage in the OpenMetal H200 GPU Server

Q: What NVMe storage does the OpenMetal H200 GPU server use? The OpenMetal H200 GPU server uses a 6.4TB Micron 7500 MAX NVMe SSD for data, plus two 960GB NVMe

Jun
18

The CPU Paired with the OpenMetal H200

Q: What CPU is paired with the OpenMetal H200 GPU server? Each OpenMetal H200 GPU server pairs the GPU with two Intel Xeon 6530P processors (Granite Rapids), giving 64 cores

Jun
18

Choosing Between the OpenMetal RP6000 and H200

Q: Should I choose the RP6000 or the H200 for my workload? Choose the RP6000 for cost-efficient training, fine-tuning, and high-throughput inference that fit in 96GB, and the H200 when

Jun
18

OpenMetal GPU Pricing vs AWS GPU Instances

Q: How does OpenMetal GPU pricing compare to AWS GPU instances? OpenMetal prices GPU servers on a fixed monthly model with included egress, while AWS bills GPU instances per GPU-hour

Jun
18

NVIDIA H200 vs H100: Key Differences

Q: What is the difference between the NVIDIA H200 and H100? The H200 and H100 share the same Hopper compute architecture; the H200’s advantage is memory, with 141GB of HBM3e

Jun
18

Is the NVIDIA H200 Faster Than the H100 for Inference?

Q: Is the NVIDIA H200 faster than the H100 for AI inference? For memory-bound LLM inference, yes: the H200’s higher HBM3e bandwidth (4.8 TB/s vs 3.35-3.9 TB/s) directly raises tokens-per-second,

Jun
18

Why OpenMetal Offers the H200 Instead of the H100

Q: Why does OpenMetal offer the NVIDIA H200 instead of the H100? OpenMetal carries the H200 rather than the H100 because the H200 is the H100’s direct successor: 50% more

Jun
18

When Managed Kubernetes Gets Expensive Enough to Justify Running Your Own

The control plane fee is the smallest part of your managed Kubernetes bill. This article breaks down what EKS, GKE, and AKS actually charge across egress, storage, cross-zone transfer, and multi-cluster overhead, and where self-managed on dedicated bare metal makes the math work better.

Jun
17

What DORA’s ICT Concentration Risk Requirements Mean for EU Financial Infrastructure

DORA has been in force since January 2025, and the third-party ICT risk requirements are where infrastructure decisions land hardest. This article breaks down what Articles 28–30 require, why hyperscaler concentration is now a documented regulatory problem, and how private cloud in the EU changes the risk picture.

Jun
12

Why Your Egress Bill Is Higher Than Your Bandwidth Usage

Egress is the infrastructure cost most teams don’t model until it’s already on the bill. This article explains how per-GB and 95th percentile billing models work, why your 95th percentile figure isn’t your average usage, and how OpenMetal’s included allocation plus flat overage rate compares.

Jun
11

Enabling Intel SGX and TDX on OpenMetal v4 and v5 Servers: Hardware Requirements

Learn how to enable Intel SGX and TDX on OpenMetal’s v4 and v5 servers. This guide covers required memory configurations (full channel allotment and 1TB RAM), hardware prerequisites, and a detailed cost comparison for provisioning SGX/TDX-ready infrastructure.

Jun
11

What OpenMetal v5 Hardware’s Bandwidth Upgrades Actually Unlock

The v5 generation can be told as a cores-and-clocks story, but a significant change is bandwidth: the private fabric doubled to 40 Gbps, memory moved to DDR5-6400, and the lane budget grew to 88 PCIe 5.0 lanes.

Jun
11

Running Confidential AI Inference on Bare Metal TDX Servers

Running AI inference on sensitive data requires hardware-level isolation, not just software controls. This guide covers how to build a confidential inference pipeline on OpenMetal’s XL v5 using Intel TDX, including Trust Domain setup, vLLM deployment, attestation, and storage architecture.

Jun
10

OpenMetal’s v5 Hardware and Ceph: Where Intentional Design Meets Distributed Storage

All-NVMe OSDs, an isolated boot pool, a clean lane budget, and identical nodes: how OpenMetal’s v5 hardware makes Ceph behave predictably instead of needing tuning.

Jun
09

Is the OpenMetal XL v5 Server Right for Your Workload?

The OpenMetal XL v5 is built on dual Intel Xeon 6530P processors (Granite Rapids, Intel 3 process) with 1TB DDR5-6400, 25.6TB of Micron 7500 MAX NVMe, and full Intel TDX support as a base configuration. This article covers the workloads it’s built for, why TDX matters for specific use cases, how the private cloud and bare metal configurations compare, and where it fits in the v5 lineup relative to the Large.

Jun
08

Hosted Private Cloud — Large v4 — 5th Gen Intel Xeon Gold 6526Y, 512GB DDR5, Micron 7500 MAX

OpenMetal Large v4 Hosted Private Cloud: 3-node OpenStack + Ceph cluster with 96 cores, 1.5TB DDR5, 38.4TB NVMe. Deploy in 45 seconds, fixed monthly pricing, no VMware licensing

Jun
08

Hosted Private Cloud — Medium v4 — 5th Gen Intel Xeon Silver 4510, 256GB DDR5, Micron 7500 MAX

The Hosted Private Cloud Medium v4 is a three-node OpenStack and Ceph cluster built on the same Medium v4 hardware available as a standalone bare metal server. Each node contributes

Jun
08

Hosted Private Cloud — Medium v5 — Granite Rapids Intel Xeon 6505P, 768GB DDR5, Micron 7500 MAX

The Hosted Private Cloud Medium v5 is a three-node OpenStack and Ceph cluster built on the same Medium v5 hardware available as a standalone bare metal server. Each node contributes

Jun
08

Bare Metal Server — Medium v4 TDX Edition — 5th Gen Intel Xeon Silver 4510, 1TB DDR5, Micron 7500 MAX

The Medium v4 TDX Edition is not a separate server model. It is the standard Medium v4 chassis with all 16 DIMM slots fully populated — 8 × 64 GB

Jun
08

Bare Metal Server — XL v4 TDX Edition — 5th Gen Intel Xeon Gold 6530, 1TB DDR5, Intel TDX Enabled

The OpenMetal Bare Metal Dedicated Server XL v4 TDX Edition is not a separate server model — it is the XL v4 in its standard 1TB RAM configuration, with Intel

Jun
08

Intel TDX on the OpenMetal XL v4: Enabled by Default

Q: Does the OpenMetal XL v4 support Intel TDX confidential computing? The OpenMetal XL v4 ships with Intel TDX active by default — no RAM upgrade needed; OpenMetal enables TDX

Jun
08

Hosted Private Cloud — XL v4 — 5th Gen Intel Xeon Gold 6530, 1TB DDR5 per Node, OpenStack + Ceph

The OpenMetal Hosted Private Cloud XL v4 is a three-node OpenStack and Ceph cluster, each node running dual Intel Xeon Gold 6530 processors with 1TB DDR5 4800MHz RAM and 25.6TB

Jun
08

Hosted Private Cloud — XXL v4 — Intel Xeon Gold 6530, 6TB DDR5, 115.2TB NVMe Cluster

The OpenMetal Hosted Private Cloud on XXL v4 hardware delivers a three-node OpenStack + Ceph cluster built on the highest-density compute and storage nodes in the v4 generation — ready

Jun
08

Bare Metal Server — XXL v4 TDX Edition — Intel Xeon Gold 6530, 2048GB DDR5, Intel TDX Active

This page covers the OpenMetal XXL v4 configured as a confidential computing platform. The XXL v4 is the only server in the OpenMetal v4 lineup where Intel TDX (Trust Domain

Jun
08

The Infrastructure Decision Every Scaling Company Eventually Faces

Every scaling company eventually reaches an infrastructure inflection point. Explore the five stages of infrastructure maturity, the economics of cloud repatriation, hybrid cloud strategy, and how infrastructure ownership can improve cost predictability, control, and long-term flexibility.

Jun
05

Architectural Convenience and the Erosion of Sovereignty

Modern cloud platforms reward speed, and the abstractions that make systems easy to build also shape how they are built. This article examines how architectural convenience accumulates into dependency, why lock-in is structural rather than contractual, and what intentional friction has to do with sovereignty.

Jun
04

Intel TDX vs Intel SGX on the OpenMetal XL v5

Q: What is the difference between Intel TDX and Intel SGX on OpenMetal XL v5? Intel TDX isolates an entire guest VM (a “trust domain”) from the host hypervisor and

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OpenStack Horizon has long been the standard GUI for management and provisioning of OpenStack cloud resources. But a new dashboard has been growing in popularity and features, and may be a better option for many users.

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Who Is Using OpenStack?

Many organizations from various industries are using OpenStack as part of their cloud computing infrastructure. It may be surprising to see large scale use cases such as Walmart or China Mobile, or use cases in organizations like NASA who have stringent security regulations, but the ability of organizations to fine tune and customize OpenStack in the code makes it the ideal infrastructure software for organizations with the skills on hand to optimize their cloud as needed.

In the landscape of big data analytics, Apache Spark has emerged as a powerful tool for in memory big data processing. The foundation for maximizing Spark’s capabilities lies in the infrastructure. OpenMetal’s XL V2.1 servers offer a solution that marries high performance with cost-effectiveness for Spark clusters.

Shopping around for a new cloud service provider (CSP) is an oft-daunting task that most companies will have to deal with at least once. Reaching out to multiple providers, gathering information, trying to ensure that you ask all the right questions to make a good comparison and find the right fit for your organization. It can quickly become a blur of information!

This article and accompanying downloadable aim to make this process a bit more organized! We’ve laid out various questions in different categories such as cost, capabilities, and support that you’ll likely want to ask every vendor you speak with.

When it comes to raw performance metrics, GPUs often lead the pack. Their architecture is specifically tailored for the high-speed, parallel processing demands of AI tasks. However, this doesn’t always translate into a one-size-fits-all solution.

In this article, we’ll explore scenarios where CPUs might not only compete but potentially gain an upper hand, focusing on cost, efficiency, and application-specific performance.

The cloud has become a digital oasis, promising agility, scalability, and freedom from the shackles of on-premises infrastructure. But navigating it can be daunting, especially when faced with nearly unlimited cloud combinations – two of those being the choice between managed and hosted cloud services. Both offer the convenience of remote access and flexible resources, but beneath the surface lie distinct philosophies.

Cloud has matured dramatically in the last 10 years. In the beginning there were only a few cloud deployment model options. Today, in 2024, there are many easy and fast ways to get cloud. Let’s go through different cloud deployment models that are mature and provide a quality experience when measured against solid cloud native requirements.

Cloud Cost Optimization

Cloud cost optimization is the practice of efficiently managing the cost of your business’ cloud computing resources. An effective cloud cost optimization strategy ensures that your business gets the best value from its cloud investments. This strategy will find the right balance between performance, cost, compliance, and security for each workload or application your business has in the cloud.

Serverless computing offers a myriad of advantages but is not a universal solution. It represents a strategic choice, requiring careful consideration of application architecture, scalability needs, and financial models. If your business seeks an agile, cost-efficient, and scalable solution without the operational complexities of traditional server management, serverless computing might be the right path for your next project.

Migrate from GCP to On-Premises

Considering a shift away from Google Cloud Platform (GCP)? While GCP is undeniably a major player in the cloud computing scene, the market is brimming with alternative solutions that might offer better value for your investment. With the increasing availability of cost-effective options, you might be questioning whether GCP aligns seamlessly with your current needs.

Migrate from AWS to On-Premises

Ready to explore the advantages of on-premises clouds alongside Todd Robinson, the President of OpenMetal? Under his guidance, delve into the details and acquire valuable insights on establishing your very own on-premises cloud. This information will empower you to seamlessly transfer workloads away from AWS with ease.

 In the beginning there were only a few cloud deployment model options.  One of these, the public cloud deployment model, was dominant both marketing wise and in the quality of the cloud experience.  Unless you were ok to wait for 4 to 12 months for a quality private cloud your only options was “to move to the cloud” at AWS.

Explore this comprehensive guide on how Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) and technical executives can harness the power of on-demand private clouds for their organizations. In this blog post, we’ll explore the insights about the benefits and strategies of leveraging on-demand private clouds provided by Todd Robinson, President of Open Metal.

High unpredictable cloud bills are leading more organizations to search for more cost effective infrastructure solutions. To stay ahead of the competition without hemorrhaging capital organizations need efficient, scalable and cost-effective cloud solutions. In this blog, we’ll explore what Proxmox and OpenStack are, with a high-level comparison to help you decide which solution is best for your organization’s needs. 

CloudStack and OpenStack are two prominent open source solutions for cloud infrastructure management; understanding the key differences between them is crucial when choosing the right infrastructure for managing your workloads. In this blog, we will explore the differences between OpenStack and CloudStack, highlighting their strengths, weaknesses, and best use cases.

Many organizations are using Kubernetes to containerize their workloads because of the numerous benefits. These benefits include portability, scalability, reliability, automation and ecosystem. Running Kubernetes workloads on the wrong type of infrastructure can lead to a range of undesirable consequences such as: performance degradation, reliability issues, security vulnerabilities, and increased cost.
In this blog post, we’ll explore the key considerations you should keep in mind when choosing the right infrastructure to host your Kubernetes workloads.

OpenStack is one of the most popular open-source software solutions for cloud infrastructure. If you are tired of unpredictable public cloud bills or want more control over your infrastructure, you may be considering migrating workloads to an OpenStack cloud. Private OpenStack clouds are increasing in popularity as organizations seek to reduce cloud costs and have root level access to optimize their infrastructure for their workloads. This blog will cover everything you need to know about OpenStack and provide you with a step by step guide on how to get started on OpenStack. 

Security and access control are paramount to ensure the safety of data and resources when using clouds. If you’re running workloads on OpenStack clouds, then you will find Keystone to be a crucial project that will play a significant role in managing authentication and authorization for your cloud. In this blog, we will dive deep into Keystone’s Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) process, its importance, and how it empowers a stateless and scalable cloud infrastructure.

The blog delves into the technical intricacies of OpenStack Swift, a versatile data storage solution, explaining its features, use cases, and functionalities. Picture a virtual universe where your crucial files are kept safe, accessible, and effortlessly organized. That’s the remarkable world of OpenStack Swift – a potent tool that not only secures your data but also streamlines its management. At its core, OpenStack Swift is like a friendly bridge that connects people like you and me with object storage

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) have been prominent topics within the technology landscape for an extended period. However, the emergence of AI such as OpenAI’s GPT-3 and Google Bard has elevated the excitement surrounding these advancements. GPT-3 stands as a language model capable of generating remarkably human-like text, garnering significant attention as a transformative force in the AI realm. Yet, how do these AI and ML technologies integrate with the realm of cloud computing? Moreover, what role do open-source cloud platforms like OpenStack play in propelling the progress of such sophisticated technologies?

vGPUs with OpenStack Nova

Virtualization has revolutionized the way we use computer resources. One particular element is virtual GPU (vGPU) that has ability to deliver high-performance graphics and accelerate complex tasks. vGPU has become indispensable in industries like desktop virtualization (VDI) and remote workstations, ML/AI workloads, and scientific research.  Within OpenStack clouds, the project Nova acts as a bridge between physical GPUs and the VMs that need GPU resources. Nova  efficiently manages and allocates virtual GPUs. In this blog, we will explore Nova and vGPUs, their practical applications, and the process of setting up vGPUs with OpenStack Nova.

In this video and accompanying article, OpenMetal Infrastructure and Platform Automations Engineer, Yuriy Shyyan, delves into the challenges and opportunities faced by growing businesses when it comes to cloud infrastructure costs and vendor dependency. We present OpenStack and Ceph as powerful tools for creating personalized cloud environments. With OpenStack and Ceph, organizations can regain control over their infrastructure, extracting more value.

Ready to dive into the world of cloud computing but not sure which cloud computing platform is best to learn? With the ever-increasing demand for cloud computing skills, a career in cloud computing is a safe bet, but the decision of which platform to learn can be overwhelming for anyone planning a career in cloud computing. In this article, I will compare AWS vs Azure vs GCP vs OpenStack and explore their pros and cons can why you may want to pursue a career working on one of these cloud platforms.

Based on OpenMetal’s experience working with higher learning organizations and direct independent market research, our team has found many universities and education institutions are using open-source technologies like OpenStack to achieve its IT objectives. In this blog post, we will explore the utilization of OpenStack by universities, delving into its advantages for these educational institutions. Additionally, we will provide guidance on how to initiate your journey with OpenStack.

In this article, we’ll delve into the advantages and disadvantages of GCP, and then highlight an alternative solution for businesses seeking flexibility and scalability.
Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is a prominent player in the cloud computing landscape. But, not without competition from other mega providers like AWS. With the recent rise in lower cost alternative solutions available, anyone considering GCP may wonder if they are getting the best value for their dollar. GCP like every platform has its pros and cons. And when considering committing  to a cloud provider, it is best practice to thoroughly evaluate various options before committing.

The adoption of Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) is on the rise as businesses seek to harness the scalability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness of cloud computing. While virtualization has been a central component of IaaS, the integration of bare metal servers introduces a new dimension to infrastructure management.

Ironic, a vital part of OpenStack, focuses on provisioning and managing bare metal servers. It seamlessly integrates with Keystone, Nova, Neutron, Glance, and Swift to provide a unified interface for managing hardware resources within a cloud environment. With Ironic, operators can treat physical servers like virtual machines, streamlining the management of resources in an OpenStack cloud. It simplifies bare metal management through a unified interface, seamless integration with OpenStack services, and automated provisioning.

AWS and GCP are leading players in cloud computing, offering a wide range of services and attractive pricing. However, choosing the right platform requires understanding their strengths, customer pain points, and alternatives. Comparing and shopping around for cloud products can be complex, with varying names and pricing structures. Transparent pricing is crucial, but some providers could improve in this area.

Octavia is an open-source load balancing solution designed for use with OpenStack. Octavia distinguishes itself by dynamically scaling up a fleet of virtual machines, containers, or bare metal servers, known as amphorae, to deliver load balancing services as needed. This on-demand horizontal scaling capability makes Octavia well-suited for cloud environments.

As on demand cloud computing choices have grown, so have customer options for how to purchase those clouds. It’s not uncommon for public clouds to offer self-service tools or a cloud hosting trial. But it is not as common for private or open source clouds. In this post, we’ll explore the benefits of using self-service tools to now buy hosted private cloud services online and how they can make the process more efficient.

While Harvester, Nomad, and Kubernetes share many similar app native features, their deployment and management approaches, as well as additional capabilities like distributed computing, can influence the best fit for your specific use case within the context of OpenStack.

SaaS providers built success on their ability to deliver quality software and service reliability as cost-effectively as possible, to maintain competitive pricing and profitability. That is why SaaS providers typically take the popular option of hosting their services on public clouds. But SaaS providers may be overlooking a number of benefits that they could gain from choosing private cloud hosting.

If you’re searching for a solution to take full control of your infrastructure, you might have come across the term “open source cloud.” But what exactly is it? In this comprehensive blog, we’ll dive deep into the concept of open source clouds and explore why they are the ultimate key to empowering organizations.

A cloud migration strategy generally follows the “land and expand” or “lift and shift” method. However, a more flexible, hybrid approach is beneficial. By adopting a flexible cloud migration approach that combines elements of both strategies, organizations can better align migration efforts with their unique requirements and constraints.

Cloud computing has revolutionized the way we use technology, making it easier and more affordable than ever to access powerful software and infrastructure. However, with multiple cloud computing models available, it can be difficult to understand which model is best suited for your organization’s unique needs. Three popular cloud computing models that we will explore in this article are: SaaS, IaaS and PaaS.

Cloud infrastructure is a critical component for SaaS platform providers and, in many cases, the business’ highest operational cost. This article goes into some of the top concerns that SaaS platform providers have about their cloud infrastructure and how an open source IaaS platform like OpenMetal Cloud can help resolve some of these pain points.

On-demand private clouds have emerged as a viable solution for businesses to reap the benefits of both reduced costs and enhanced flexibility. In this blog post, we’ll explore the evolution and benefits of on-demand private clouds and alternative cloud infrastructure solutions, and how they can maximize ROI for many businesses.

With profitability top of mind, many organizations are looking for efficient and cost-effective platforms to host their cloud applications. Open source solutions like OpenStack and OpenShift are becoming more popular because platforms offer flexible and scalable cloud computing solutions. However, each is better suited for specific use cases.

OpenStack is a powerful cloud computing platform that is backed by a vast community of developers who continuously update and improve the software. In this blog, we will discuss OpenStack projects and open source software that can be used to create a cloud environment that’s ideal for building, testing, and managing AI.

As a public cloud or cloud hosting provider, you’re no stranger to the challenge of offering competitive and profitable solutions to your customers while simultaneously reducing your workload. One way to achieve this balance is by incorporating a customizable, easy-to-manage private cloud solution into your offerings without investing in extensive infrastructure resources or requiring additional maintenance work. Well say hello to OpenMetal Cloud for Hosting and Public Cloud Providers!

As businesses realize the growing costs of cloud, it becomes even more important to find alternative solutions.
This article presents the known benefits of private cloud, the factors that make organizations hesitant about the move, on-demand private cloud as the true alternative to public cloud, and also three business use cases that could reduce cloud spend while moving from a public cloud.

Kubernetes on OpenStack is a powerful combination. It helps organizations manage their applications and services. This power duo provides the flexibility to scale up or down as needed, while also allowing for easy deployment and management of applications. This is essential for an organizations success in today’s fast paced digital age where organizations must be able to deploy their applications quickly and efficiently, at scale, and across multiple environments.

OpenStack is undeniably a powerful and versatile cloud platform that many industries continue to adopt at an increasing rate. Obviously, we’re big fans! But, like any intricate technology, having a firm understanding of its inner workings is crucial for deriving maximum efficiency, especially if your business provides cloud or primarily online services. So today, we’ll be diving into the world of subscription ratios in OpenStack, which play a vital role in resource allocation across your infrastructure.

Private, hybrid, and open source cloud solutions offer managed IT service providers unparalleled control, customization, and security. While public cloud providers may have had their place in the growth of the cloud industry, it’s apparent that the future lies in more secure and flexible environments.

OpenShift is a powerful and flexible platform that can help you simplify the deployment and management of container-based applications, accelerate application delivery, and work with different types of infrastructure. If you’re looking for a comprehensive and easy-to-use platform for building and managing cloud-based applications, this offering is an excellent choice.

With public and private clouds as the traditional options, innovative alternative clouds have emerged and are making waves. Deciding which cloud to use for your organization requires careful consideration of factors such as your unique business needs, budget, security and compliance requirements, and other important factors. 

With automation tools such as Terraform, Kolla Ansible and Heat, organizations can automate their OpenStack cloud operations and reduce the time and effort required to manage their cloud environment. When organizations automate many of the functions within their OpenStack cloud, they can benefit from increased agility, scalability, reliability, security, cost savings, and improved customer experience.

A search on “public cloud advantages” will nearly always include some statements about public cloud being “less expensive” than alternatives.  Unfortunately, this common narrative is simply not true for many situations!

More information about alternatives to public cloud is needed to help leaders in IT explain when public cloud is right or when private cloud, bare metal, colocation, or owned data centers are the right choice.

The first step for deciding to run Kubernetes is to first understand if your environment is ready to run it. After that, it’s all about figuring out where you want to run Kubernetes. From a reliability, security, and cost perspective, running Kubernetes on OpenStack is never a bad idea. In this blog post, you’re going to learn about the key reasons why you’d want to run Kubernetes clusters on OpenStack.

There are many OpenStack projects that you can use to build a cloud that can handle your use case and workloads. While OpenStack projects work well together, they also work with other popular software because the open source community continually work on ways to optimize OpenStack and ensure that it is seamless to use other open source software that you may need.

What Is OpenStack?

OpenStack is an open source platform composed of several independent components. These components interoperate with each other through Application Programming Interface (API). These components are complementary, but do not depend on all other components to function properly. This grants you the ability to build your cloud with only the components you need.

If you’re implementing a specific technology for an organization, the overarching question that you must constantly ask yourself is “why use X technology”. Business leaders and engineers must understand why and how a platform will help fill their needs. There are an incredible amount of platforms and orchestration tools in the wild today, along with some from the past, but the burning desire for Kubernetes is running red hot.

For any application that you’re deploying, chances are you’ll have some sort of sensitive information that you need to pass into the app. Because of that, you’ll need a way to store that sensitive data for your containerized workloads – this is where Kubernetes secrets come in.

In this blog post, you’ll learn about what secrets are, how to create standard Kubernetes secrets, and how to get started with the OpenStack Key Manager.

Kubernetes Volumes on OpenStack

At the beginning of the Kubernetes era, many engineers had a concern – what about apps that have to store data? Kubernetes got a “reputation” of only being for stateless applications and applications that didn’t need to store data. However, that’s vastly changed over the years when implementing Kubernetes. In this blog post, you’re going to learn how to manage Kubernetes volumes and what CSIs are, along with how to install a CSI plugin on a Kubernetes cluster running in OpenStack.

OpenMetal was a first-time Gold Sponsor at the SaaStr Annual 2022. We got the opportunity to meet with leaders at SaaS companies from around the world. And we got a chance to unveil our open source On-Demand Private Cloud product as a viable option for SaaS companies, especially those facing open/capex challenges with relation to public cloud consumption. 

Creating repeatable and automated processes, especially for creating infrastructure layers, is drastically important. It’s the make or break between creating resources at scale and clicking a bunch of buttons for 90% of your day. In the past few years, the mantra for almost every engineering team has been move faster, and the way to do that is with proper automation. 

In this blog post, you’re going to learn about an important repeatable process, creating Kubernetes clusters using Magnum.

Security is at the forefront of every engineer’s mind when it comes to Kubernetes. When it comes to security and Kubernetes from an OpenStack perspective, one of the most significant pieces is Operations security. In this blog post, you’ll learn about Kubernetes security on OpenStack and how to manage it from an Ops perspective.

Many engineers believe that OpenStack is a “thing of the past”, but it’s not. In fact, it’s becoming increasingly popular all throughout not only Telco, but auto manufacturers and any other organization that needs the ability to scale and manage workloads a certain way. With OpenStack, you get to manage and maintain Kubernetes clusters the way that you want.

In this blog post, you’ll learn about why Kubernetes on OpenStack is valuable for organizations and how you can get started with it today.

Kubernetes on OpenStack for Telco

Wherever you search for OpenStack and Kubernetes, chances are you’ll run across something around Telecommunications (telco). Although OpenStack is used across many organizations, including Mercedes Benz, telco is typically the heaviest industry when it comes to OpenStack.

In this blog post, you’ll learn about Kubernetes on OpenStack for telco, which will most likely open your eyes to why you’d want to use Kubernetes on OpenStack for any industry.

OpenStack is an open source cloud computing infrastructure software that can be used to manage and control large scale deployments of virtual machines or to manage storage and networking resources in a cloud. Many organizations are turning to OpenStack because it is scalable, reliable, and grants you a great degree of control over the underlying infrastructure.

Serverless Computing the Next Big Thing

Serverless computing is one of the most exciting trends in cloud computing. It gives you the best of the cloud at the best cost efficiency. Web developers and application providers recognize serverless computing as the solution that best meets their needs, and they are inventing entirely new architectures and toolsets to get the most value out of cloud functions. They are striving to build high-performance, modern applications that can serve the most users globally at the lowest cost.

This article uses current cloud adoption and usage statistics to build on the discussion (in the video) between Todd Robinson, President of InMotion Hosting, and Marc Collier, COO of OpenInfra Foundation about the current challenges around the widespread adoption of OpenStack powered infrastructure, especially in the context of private clouds for SMBs.

Edge Computing is the New Server Room

Edge computing products that move the cloud closer to you are probably good solutions, especially for teams who have already successfully made the transition to a cloud-based architecture. It is very important, however, for companies new to the cloud or who have had difficulty with the cloud to consider carefully which setup and solutions are right for their needs.

2021 Cloud Market Growth Trends

The growth of cloud computing and cloud IT infrastructure for both public and private clouds is here to stay, strengthened by our expedited need for digital transformation to accommodate the permanently changing landscape of doing business, the increased availability of the internet, the adoption of more mobile devices around the world, an upheaval of the education system and the consumption of more and more big data.

Public cloud users are finding out that for all their convenience and so-called affordability, public clouds are often not suitable for their workloads. Serious work requires serious infrastructure. Private clouds are the perfect solution for experienced cloud professionals who are tired of shocking cloud bills, or disappointing performance from their public cloud infrastructure.

OpenStack historically has major barriers for SMBs (and really all organizations, enterprises included). These factors have put OpenStack private clouds out of reach for the vast majority of SMBs or organizations with similar constraints like smaller universities or mid-sized nonprofits. Our on-demand OpenStack platform was built to make OpenStack simple and accessible for everyone.

Many articles online compare “new innovative” services offered by big tech giants against each other, implying that there are no alternatives. But that’s not true, at least not anymore.

OpenStack has thousands of developers working on various cloud-oriented projects to provide the same services these public cloud providers offer. We’re only going to cover a couple of them here, but it should give you an idea of what to look for when looking at alternatives.

Companies are moving towards cloud adoption at record rates, yet there are still business owners reluctant to take the leap. Cloud adoption can create a host of benefits for companies. In having a good cloud strategy, you can improve flexibility, increase efficiency, and boost performance. In addition, cloud adoption can allow an organization to grow its proficiencies in a way that can lead to growth and innovation.

A vast majority of organizations have adopted either a public cloud or private cloud. Within these organizations, we’ve noticed a significant challenge for the IT professionals is to determine the right placement of their dollars against cloud services provided by either public clouds or private clouds.

The power of the private cloud must not be limited to technical adepts and certified pros. With a tight focus on key technologies and tools, with easy-to-follow documentation, InMotion Hosting’s Flex Metal Cloud product will allow both new and current OpenStack users to quickly build and deploy on-demand private clouds on OpenStack.