kube-dc

Kube-DC

An enterprise-grade platform that transforms Kubernetes into a comprehensive Data Center solution.

Documentation • Key Features • Use Cases • Community

Overview

Kube-DC bridges the gap between traditional virtualization and modern container orchestration, allowing you to run both legacy workloads and cloud-native applications on the same platform. By leveraging Kubernetes as the foundation, Kube-DC inherits its robust ecosystem while extending functionality to support enterprise requirements.

Kube-DC provides organizations with a unified management interface for all their infrastructure needs, from multi-tenancy and virtualization to networking and billing.

Key Features

Multi-Tenancy

• Multiple Organizations: Host multiple organizations with complete isolation
• Custom SSO Integration: Configure various identity providers (Google, Microsoft, GitHub, etc.)
• Hierarchical Group Management: Create and manage groups with permission inheritance
• Flexible RBAC: Assign fine-grained permissions to specific resources

Unified Workload Management

• VMs and Containers: Deploy and manage both from a single interface
• Project Isolation: Complete network and resource isolation between projects
• Resource Quotas: Set limits on CPU, memory, storage per project
• Custom Templates: Create and use templates for quick deployment

Advanced Networking

• VPC per Project: Each project gets its own virtual network
• VLAN Support: Connect to physical infrastructure
• Software-Defined Networking: Create overlay networks
• Network Peering: Connect project networks
• External IP Assignment: Assign public IPs to services
• Load Balancer Integration: Manage load balancers for services

Enterprise Virtualization

• KubeVirt Integration: Enterprise-grade VM capabilities
• Live Migration: Move VMs between nodes without downtime
• GPU Passthrough: Full GPU access for VMs
• Storage Integration: Connect to enterprise storage systems
• VM Import/Export: Import existing VMs from other platforms

Infrastructure as Code

• Kubernetes-Native APIs: Use familiar Kubernetes patterns
• GitOps Compatible: Works with Flux, ArgoCD
• Terraform Provider: Infrastructure as code with Terraform
• Custom Resources: Define and manage resources with CRDs
• Programmatic Control: RESTful APIs for automation

Integrated Billing

• Resource Tracking: Monitor resource usage across projects
• Cost Allocation: Assign costs to organizations and projects
• Flexible Pricing Models: Implement custom pricing
• Billing Reports: Generate detailed billing reports
• Budget Controls: Set spending limits and alerts

Managed Services Platform

• Database as a Service: Deploy and manage databases
• Storage Services: Provide managed storage options
• AI/ML Infrastructure: Deploy specialized infrastructure
• Service Catalog: Deploy from pre-configured templates
• Lifecycle Management: Automated backups and updates

Use Cases

For Enterprise IT

• Run legacy VMs alongside modern containers
• Implement chargeback models for departmental resource usage
• Provide self-service infrastructure while maintaining governance
• Reduce operational costs by consolidating platforms

For Service Providers

• Offer multi-tenant infrastructure with complete isolation
• Provide value-added services beyond basic IaaS
• Implement flexible billing based on actual resource usage
• Support diverse customer workloads on a single platform

For DevOps Teams

• Unify VM and container management workflows
• Implement infrastructure as code for all resources
• Integrate with existing CI/CD pipelines
• Enable developer self-service while maintaining control

Documentation

Comprehensive documentation is available at docs.kube-dc.com.

Key documentation sections:

• Core Features
• Architecture & Concepts
• Installation Guides
• Multi-Tenancy Management

Community

Kube-DC is built with a focus on community collaboration. We welcome contributions, bug reports, and feature requests.

• GitHub Issues: Report bugs or request features
• GitHub Discussions: Ask questions and discuss ideas
• Slack Channel: Join our community chat