OpenStack and Kubernetes Deployment Automation: Zebibyte’s End-to-End Cloud Framework

Cloud adoption is accelerating across industries, but organizations often struggle with the complexity of deploying and managing platforms like OpenStack and Kubernetes. Both technologies are extremely powerful but require significant expertise to implement and operate correctly.

Zebibyte has developed an automation framework that addresses this challenge by delivering a fully automated OpenStack deployment with optional Kubernetes clusters on top of OpenStack. This provides enterprises and service providers with a unified approach for running both virtual machine workloads and container-based applications, all with carrier-grade performance and security.

OpenStack Deployment Automation

Zebibyte’s automation solution covers the full OpenStack stack, providing a repeatable and resilient way to deploy compute, storage, networking, and control plane services.

Compute Layer

Our automation configures compute resources with CPU isolation, NUMA awareness, and Enhanced Platform Awareness features such as huge pages and SR-IOV. Applications can select pre-defined host groups and flavors, ensuring they get exactly the resources they need without manual intervention.

Storage Layer

Ceph is the default backend for block, object, and file storage, but enterprise storage integrations such as EMC, NetApp, and HPE 3PAR are supported as well. Automated replication policies provide resilience across racks, and encryption is available for data-at-rest security.

Network Layer

Logical segmentation with underlay, overlay, edge, and external networks is handled automatically. VXLAN is provided as the default for tenant isolation, with VLANs available when required. IPv4 and IPv6 dual stack operation is supported from day one, with optimizations for latency-sensitive workloads using SR-IOV and OVS-DPDK.

Control Plane and Management

Zebibyte’s automation deploys Galera-clustered databases, RabbitMQ clusters, HAProxy with Pacemaker-managed virtual IPs, and Nova conductor services for secure database access. Lifecycle operations such as scaling, rolling upgrades, backups, and monitoring are all available through a unified GUI and API layer.

Kubernetes Deployment Automation on Top of OpenStack

Many organizations today require more than just a virtualized infrastructure. They need a platform that can run containerized workloads with the same reliability as virtual machines. Zebibyte extends its automation framework to include Kubernetes deployment automation on top of OpenStack.

Seamless Integration with OpenStack

Kubernetes clusters are automatically provisioned on top of OpenStack flavors, making full use of the compute, storage, and networking policies already defined. This means containerized applications benefit from the same high availability, security, and performance tuning as VM workloads.

Automated Cluster Lifecycle

• Cluster creation: Kubernetes clusters can be deployed through the same automation interface used for OpenStack. Nodes are provisioned from OpenStack pools and automatically configured for control-plane and worker roles.

• Scaling: Adding or removing worker nodes is as simple as a single click or API call. Scaling operations respect NUMA alignment and flavor policies to ensure predictable performance.

• Upgrades: Rolling upgrades of Kubernetes clusters are fully automated, with zero-downtime strategies applied to critical workloads.

• Networking: Kubernetes networking is integrated with OpenStack tenant networking, enabling multi-tenant container isolation alongside VM-based workloads.

  
  

Container-Native Features

• Support for CNI plugins such as Calico, Flannel, or Open vSwitch, depending on workload requirements.

• Automated configuration of persistent volumes using Ceph RBD or CephFS.

• GPU and SR-IOV aware flavors for AI, ML, or telco-grade workloads.

• Pre-configured monitoring and logging with Prometheus and ELK integration.

  
  

A Unified Cloud Platform

With Zebibyte automation, organizations no longer need to treat OpenStack and Kubernetes as two separate worlds. Instead, they get:

• A single automation framework for deploying and managing both platforms.

• Unified lifecycle management across VM and container workloads.

• Consistent use of infrastructure resources through host groups and OpenStack flavors.

• Integrated monitoring, logging, and backup across the entire stack.

This combination ensures that enterprises and service providers can build hybrid clouds that are both flexible and reliable, while also being ready for future workloads such as AI-driven applications and 5G edge services.

Why Zebibyte’s Automation Matters

By combining OpenStack and Kubernetes into a single automated deployment framework, Zebibyte delivers:

• Faster time to market for both VM and containerized workloads.

• Reduced operational complexity through consistent automation.

• Built-in security hardening aligned with industry standards.

• High availability for mission-critical services.

• A future-ready architecture that supports both traditional IT and cloud-native applications.

  
  

Beyond Deployment: Training and Support

Zebibyte goes beyond automation by equipping your teams with the skills and knowledge they need. We offer training programs that cover both OpenStack and Kubernetes, including advanced topics like cluster management, automation workflows, troubleshooting, and integration with DevOps pipelines.

We also provide 24x7 support and consulting services, ensuring that your deployment remains resilient and aligned with evolving business needs. From hybrid cloud integration to edge deployments, our experts guide you through every step of your cloud journey.

Final Thoughts

The future of enterprise and telecom infrastructure is hybrid, combining the reliability of virtualized workloads with the agility of containerized applications. Zebibyte’s OpenStack and Kubernetes Deployment Automation makes this future a reality by providing a fully automated, integrated, and future-proof cloud framework.

Whether you are deploying a private cloud, enabling 5G services, or building AI-ready infrastructure, Zebibyte ensures that your cloud foundation is strong, scalable, and secure.

Find out more about how Zebibyte can simplify your cloud journey. Explore our Cloud Solutions or reach out to our team for details on deployment automation, training programs, and enterprise support packages.