Managed Kubernetes (K8s) Service – Deploy K8s on Bare Metal

Name: Managed Kubernetes (K8s)
Brand: servers.com
Rating: 5 (2122 reviews)

Overview

Deploy, scale and manage containerized applications

Kubernetes clusters made simple

We speak to lots of businesses that want to run Kubernetes clusters on bare metal hardware but don’t have the resources or time to take on the operational overhead.

Our Managed Kubernetes service is designed to eliminate that complexity by taking care of cluster provisioning and maintenance.

Deploy nodes on dedicated hardware

Most managed Kubernetes services on the market rely on shared hardware (VMs), so deploying K8s on bare metal has typically meant going it alone.

Our managed K8s service is designed for use with bare metal servers - so you benefit from everything a managed service brings without sacrificing on control, performance or enterprise-grade isolation.

No additional cost

What’s more, there’s no additional premium. You can use our managed K8s service for free across Scalable Bare Metal (SBM), Enterprise Bare Metal (EBM) and AI Compute (AIC). Deploy now within minutes.

FEATURES

Simplify cluster management and focus on what matters

Predictable performance

Run worker nodes on dedicated servers for consistent CPU, RAM and storage performance. No noisy neighbors.

Enterprise hardware

Run workloads on high-performance bare metal servers with custom CPU, RAM and disk configurations, hardware RAID and optional GPU nodes for ML/AI workloads.

Full control over worker nodes

Get full root access to worker nodes, including iDRAC/IPI access and advanced network configuration.

High availability by design

Ensure fault tolerance out of the box and deploy across multiple dedicated worker nodes with a Kubernetes control plane fully managed by us.

Configurable scaling

Combine dedicated EBM nodes with instant SBM nodes to manage long-term workloads with temporary bursts within the same bare metal Kubernetes cluster.

Infrastructure automation friendly

Provision and scale through Terraform, CLI or API. Fully GitOps-ready and built for DevOps teams.

How it works

Learn how we automate the setup and maintenance of your Kubernetes control plane and worker nodes to provision, configure and patch your infrastructure.

Navigate our locations

Seamlessly manage scaling events across your hybrid bare metal cloud deployment, with managed bare metal Kubernetes - available from our global locations.

Pricing

Our managed Kubernetes service is available to use alongside your hybrid bare metal cloud deployment at no additional charge.

FAQs

When should I use managed K8s as a service?

Our managed Kubernetes services are a good option for businesses looking for simplified infrastructure management or for those with limited Kubernetes expertise. It means that you'll be free to focus on core business requirements without needing to worry about cluster maintenance.

What makes your Managed Kubernetes service different from other providers?

Unlike most providers that use virtualized infrastructure, we run Kubernetes on dedicated servers. By running each worker node on a dedicated bare metal server it ensures consistent performance, hardware-level isolation and full control over your compute resources.

Do I get access to the underlying servers?

Yes. You get root access to each worker node, including iDRAC/IPMI access and full network configuration capabilities (e.g., setting up private networks, LAG, and /or IPv6).

Can I combine different types of nodes within a single cluster?

Absolutely. You can mix Enterprise Bare Metal (EBM) nodes for critical workloads with Scalable Bare Metal (SBM) nodes for on-demand scaling — all in a unified cluster.

Does your K8s service allow for autoscaling?

Yes, our K8s service comes with autoscaling capabilities, allowing you to set scaling rules based on pre-defined parameters.

Can I use my own container registry, monitoring or CI/CD tools?

Absolutely. Our K8s service is fully compatible with custom DevOps tooling and you can integrate any registry, observability stack or automation pipeline of your choice.

Is it possible to automate provisioning and scaling?

Yes. Our managed Kubernetes clusters support API-driven provisioning, Terraform modules and CLI tools, making it easy to integrate into your CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows.

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