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Description
Self-service, remote deployment of operating systems such as Windows, CentOS, ESXi, and Ubuntu on physical servers transforms your data center into a bare metal cloud environment. This Metal-As-A-Service (MAAS) solution enables provisioning for a variety of systems, offering on-demand server capabilities alongside remote edge cluster management. With comprehensive infrastructure monitoring and discovery features, it seamlessly integrates with tools like Ansible, Chef, Puppet, SALT, and Juju, ensuring rapid installations from scratch. Supporting VMware ESXi, Windows, CentOS, RHEL, and Ubuntu, it allows for the creation of customized images with pre-installed applications, as well as configurations for disk and network settings. The platform utilizes an API-driven approach for essential services such as DHCP, DNS, PXE, and IPAM, while a REST API facilitates streamlined provisioning processes. Furthermore, it incorporates LDAP user authentication and role-based access control (RBAC) to enhance security measures. Hardware testing and commissioning are integral parts of the solution, which is designed to deliver the quickest operating system installation times in the industry, thanks to its highly optimized image-based installer. MAAS is compatible with all certified servers from leading vendors and efficiently discovers servers located in racks, chassis, and broader data center networks, while also supporting major system BMCs and chassis controllers. The combination of these features allows organizations to manage their infrastructure more effectively and drive operational efficiency.
Description
VMware Cloud Foundation Automation provides a robust platform for automating the deployment, configuration, and management of hybrid cloud environments. It combines VMware’s best-in-class compute, storage, networking, and security technologies into a unified solution that streamlines cloud operations. The platform’s automation features allow businesses to optimize workflows, reduce the complexity of cloud management, and accelerate service delivery. With its ability to manage both private and public cloud resources consistently, VMware Cloud Foundation Automation ensures scalability, reliability, and efficiency in hybrid cloud infrastructure.
API Access
Has API
Yes
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
Airstack
Yes
Ansible
Yes
Chef
Yes
Cisco AnyConnect
Yes
Huawei FusionStorage
Yes
IBM Cloud
Yes
IBM DevOps Accelerate
No
Intelligent Management Center
Yes
LDAP
Yes
Omnissa Horizon 8
No
Integrations
Airstack
No
Ansible
No
Chef
No
Cisco AnyConnect
No
Huawei FusionStorage
No
IBM Cloud
No
IBM DevOps Accelerate
Yes
Intelligent Management Center
No
LDAP
No
Omnissa Horizon 8
Yes
Pricing Details
$30
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
$0.04527 per OSI per hour
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
No
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Canonical
Founded
2010
Country
United Kingdom
Website
maas.io
Vendor Details
Company Name
Broadcom
Founded
1991
Country
United States
Website
www.vmware.com/products/cloud-infrastructure/cloud-foundation-automation
Product Features
Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS)
Analytics / Reporting
No
Configuration Management
No
Data Migration
No
Data Security
No
Load Balancing
No
Log Access
No
Network Monitoring
No
Performance Monitoring
No
SLA Monitoring
No
Product Features
Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS)
Analytics / Reporting
No
Configuration Management
No
Data Migration
No
Data Security
No
Load Balancing
No
Log Access
No
Network Monitoring
No
Performance Monitoring
No
SLA Monitoring
No