PaaS Cloud
Overview
Testing Environment
Cozystack PaaS cloud is currently in beta stage of deployment and its functionalities are being deployed and tested.
In its current state, it is not opened for public use!
Testers Wanted!
If you would like to have early access and help us tune the PaaS cloud service, contact us at cloud@metacentrum.cz.
About PaaS Cloud
PaaS Cloud is e-INFRA CZ’s managed container platform, built on Cozystack. It delivers an opinionated and easy-to-use platform for Kubernetes and modern cloud services that complements our IaaS Cloud offering.
When to Choose PaaS Instead of IaaS
| IaaS (OpenStack) | PaaS (Cozystack) |
|---|---|
| You need full control over VMs and network | You want to run containers and databases without managing servers |
| You want to manage your own Kubernetes cluster | You need Kubernetes as a Service with faster lifecycle management |
| You need custom images and nested virtualization | You want to deploy applications from the marketplace in a few clicks |
Key Features
- Kubernetes as a Service (K8saaS): Multi-tenant clusters with self-service scaling and zero node management.
- Application Marketplace: Deploy managed databases, registries, message queues, virtual machines, and more from the dashboard. Marketplace applications are packaged as Cozystack application packages (Helm chart bundles) with defined
Application,Bundle, andVersionresources. - Managed Networking: Automatic load balancing, ingress, and tenant network isolation powered by Kube-OVN and the NGINX Ingress Controller.
- Built-in Monitoring: VictoriaMetrics for metrics, Loki for logs, and Grafana for dashboards and alerting.
- KubeVirt Virtualization: Run traditional virtual machines using
vm-diskandvm-instanceresources with support for golden images, instance types, and instance profiles.
Quick Navigation
- Getting Started — Log in and take your first steps.
- Use Cases — Why teams choose PaaS and what is available in the marketplace.
- How-to Guides — Step-by-step guides for daily tasks.
- Technical Reference — How the platform is implemented in our organization.
- FAQ — Answers to common questions.
Note
If you are looking for the OpenStack IaaS documentation, visit the IaaS Cloud section.
