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This section addresses conceptual questions about MAAS and related topics.
MAAS: Provisioning machines
MAAS (Metal as a Service) is a powerful, open-source solution for provisioning physical and virtual machines in data centers. It automates the deployment of various operating systems and configurations, making infrastructure management efficient and scalable. Learn why MAAS is the ideal choice for your provisioning needs and how it simplifies the deployment and management of resources. Learn about MAAS and explore the lifecycle of machines, from commissioning to deployment and retirement. Understand how MAAS manages each phase, ensuring that resources are consistently configured, deployed, and maintained. This section explains key workflows and processes that help administrators manage machine states effectively.
- About MAAS
- Machine basics
- Commissioning machines
- The machine life-cycle
- Deploying machines
- Machine customisation
- Deploying running machines
Virtual machines
MAAS supports the creation and management of virtual machines as easily as it handles physical machines. Discover how to configure virtual environments, integrate with hypervisors, and manage virtual resources seamlessly alongside your physical infrastructure.
Images
MAAS offers support for both standard and custom images, providing flexibility in deploying different operating systems and configurations. This section covers the types of images available, how to customize them, and the benefits of using pre-built images for common tasks.
Controllers
Controllers in MAAS play a central role in managing machine lifecycle events, provisioning tasks, and network configurations. Learn about the different types of controllers, their responsibilities, and how they coordinate to ensure reliable infrastructure management.
Device labels
Organizing machines into recognizable categories helps streamline management. MAAS provides tools to label and group devices based on criteria like function, location, or configuration, allowing for easier identification and administration.
Networks
MAAS handles networking tasks such as IP address allocation, VLAN configuration, and DNS management. Dive into basic networking capabilities – and MAAS networking itself – and learn how it supports complex network setups and integrates with existing network infrastructure.
Monitoring, logging, and security
Efficient monitoring and logging are crucial for managing infrastructure. This section explains how to log events, audit user actions, and observe the health of a running MAAS instance. Learn how to use monitoring tools to track performance and maintain system reliability. Understand what’s required to keep MAAS secure.