A MAAS VM cluster is a set of virtual machine (VM) hosts managed as a unit for efficient provisioning and control. MAAS integrates with LXD clusters, letting administrators manage clustered VMs seamlessly.
VM clusters in MAAS
- LXD cluster integration – MAAS can detect and manage existing LXD clusters. Adding one cluster member brings the entire cluster under MAAS control.
- Centralized management – MAAS provides a unified interface for creating, configuring, and monitoring VMs within the cluster.
- VM composition – Admins can create VMs directly through MAAS, simplifying deployment across clustered hosts.
- Resource discovery – MAAS detects and catalogs CPU, memory, and storage across the cluster for smarter resource allocation.
- Cluster metrics – MAAS tracks VM projects, hosts, and VMs, helping with performance monitoring and capacity planning.
Benefits
- Scalability – Add or remove VM hosts easily.
- Efficiency – Reduce admin overhead with centralized control.
- Flexibility – Supports various virtualization tech, focusing on LXD.
MAAS unifies physical and virtual infrastructure management, streamlining data center operations.
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