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What is Mirantis OpenStack for Kubernetes
Mirantis OpenStack for Kubernetes is a Mirantis distribution and lifecycle management approach for running OpenStack-based IaaS alongside Kubernetes, with deployment and operations oriented around Kubernetes-native tooling. It targets platform and infrastructure teams that need private cloud virtual machines, networking, and storage while also operating container platforms in the same environment. The product emphasizes automated deployment, upgrades, and day-2 operations for OpenStack components using Kubernetes patterns, and it is typically used in on-premises or hybrid private cloud scenarios.
OpenStack IaaS for private cloud
It provides a full OpenStack-based IaaS stack for organizations that need self-managed virtualized infrastructure rather than consuming a public cloud service. This supports common private cloud requirements such as tenant isolation, quota management, and integration with enterprise networking and storage. It fits environments where VM-based workloads remain significant alongside containerized applications.
Kubernetes-oriented operations model
It aligns OpenStack deployment and lifecycle tasks with Kubernetes operational patterns, which can reduce context switching for teams already standardizing on Kubernetes tooling. This approach can simplify repeatable upgrades and configuration drift management compared with more manual OpenStack operations. It also supports a more consistent control-plane management model across infrastructure and application platforms.
Enterprise support and packaging
Mirantis provides commercial packaging, tested component combinations, and vendor support for OpenStack in production environments. This can reduce the burden of assembling and validating upstream components independently. It is relevant for organizations that require support SLAs and predictable release management for regulated or mission-critical infrastructure.
Operational complexity remains high
Even with Kubernetes-oriented automation, OpenStack introduces multiple control-plane services and dependencies that require specialized operational knowledge. Capacity planning, upgrades, and troubleshooting can still be complex compared with simpler infrastructure stacks. Organizations without prior OpenStack experience may face a longer implementation and stabilization period.
Not a monitoring-first product
Although it can integrate with common observability stacks, the product’s core purpose is IaaS delivery and lifecycle management rather than end-to-end monitoring. Teams typically need to deploy and operate separate logging, metrics, and alerting components to meet enterprise monitoring requirements. This can increase total tooling footprint and integration work.
Best fit for specific use cases
The value proposition is strongest when an organization needs both VM-centric IaaS and Kubernetes in a private cloud, especially with requirements for control and customization. For teams primarily focused on managed services or cloud-native-only workloads, the operational overhead may outweigh benefits. Some advanced capabilities depend on underlying hardware, networking design, and integration choices, which can vary by deployment.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mirantis OpenStack for Kubernetes (MOSK) — Enterprise product & support | Contact Mirantis / Not publicly listed on official site | Commercial support subscriptions and managed services available (including up to 99.99% SLA per datasheet); pricing is provided via sales/contact form. |
| TryMOSK (evaluation) | Free for 3 days (time-limited) | Hosted evaluation on real hardware (10 pre-provisioned physical servers); requires business email and scheduling; intended for short evaluations only. |
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Mirantis, Inc.
Campbell, California, USA
2011
Private
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