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Getting Started

Welcome to Qumulus, a cloud infrastructure platform that simplifies deploying and managing Kubernetes and OpenStack environments.

What is Qumulus?​

Qumulus provides a unified platform for managing cloud infrastructure at scale. It combines the power of Kubernetes orchestration with OpenStack's infrastructure-as-a-service capabilities, enabling you to:

  • Deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters with ease
  • Run OpenStack services on top of Kubernetes
  • Scale infrastructure dynamically based on demand
  • Maintain consistent operations across multiple environments

Key Features​

Multi-Tenant Kubernetes​

Qumulus uses a hierarchical Kubernetes architecture where tenant control planes are managed centrally. This allows organizations to:

  • Provision isolated Kubernetes clusters for different teams or projects
  • Maintain centralized control while providing autonomy to tenants
  • Reduce infrastructure overhead through shared management components

OpenStack Integration​

Run production-grade OpenStack deployments on Kubernetes, benefiting from:

  • Declarative infrastructure management
  • Self-healing and automated operations
  • Consistent deployment patterns across environments

Quick Start​

Prerequisites​

Before getting started with Qumulus, ensure you have:

  • Access to a Qumulus management cluster
  • kubectl installed and configured
  • Appropriate credentials and permissions

Accessing Your Cluster​

  1. Obtain your cluster credentials from your administrator
  2. Configure kubectl to use your cluster:
export KUBECONFIG=/path/to/your/kubeconfig
  1. Verify connectivity:
kubectl get nodes

Next Steps​

  • Learn about the Architecture to understand how Qumulus components work together
  • Contact your administrator for access credentials and cluster information