How Kubernetes and Talos make OpenStack easier to upgrade, manage and scale
In this keynote, discover why Fairbanks runs OpenStack on Kubernetes and Talos. Learn how this approach helps organizations improve platform quality, simplify lifecycle management and run private cloud infrastructure in a more predictable, secure and scalable way.
Make OpenStack easier to upgrade and maintain
The first implementation of OpenStack is not the real challenge. The real complexity starts after going live: keeping the platform patched, secure, stable and upgradeable over time. That requires a consistent approach to lifecycle management and automation.
Run OpenStack where cloud-native applications belong
OpenStack was designed with many characteristics: APIs, stateless services, containers and only a limited number of stateful components. Kubernetes provides the natural orchestration layer for managing that architecture.
Reduce OS complexity with Talos Linux
Talos is a purpose-built operating system for Kubernetes. It removes much of the traditional Linux management overhead and helps make Kubernetes clusters simpler, smaller, more secure and easier to upgrade.
The next step in private cloud operations
OpenStack is a powerful foundation for infrastructure. It enables organizations to deliver virtual machines, networking and storage resources in a way that feels similar to public cloud services, while keeping control over their own infrastructure. But running OpenStack well requires more than a strong initial design. A high-quality OpenStack cloud must remain secure, patched, stable and upgradeable year after year. That is where many organizations experience the real operational challenge.
This keynote is for infrastructure leaders, CTOs, CIOs, platform owners and technical teams who want to understand how to build a private cloud platform that is not only powerful at launch, but also manageable, secure and predictable over time.
The real challenge starts after deployment
Many OpenStack environments start with a clear goal: deliver cloud-like infrastructure on private infrastructure. Over time, however, operational complexity grows. Running OpenStack on Kubernetes and Talos helps simplify deployment, lifecycle management and day-to-day operations.
The result: less unnecessary complexity, more predictable operations and a stronger foundation for long-term private cloud control.
In this keynote, you will learn:
- Why long-term OpenStack quality depends on upgrades, patching and lifecycle management
- How OpenStack’s architecture fits the cloud-native model
- Why Kubernetes is a logical orchestration layer for OpenStack services
- How Talos Linux reduces operating system complexity in Kubernetes environments
- Why a purpose-built Kubernetes platform can improve predictability and operational quality
- How this approach supports faster innovation, higher quality outcomes and better control
How we help
OpenStack architecture and operations
We design, build and manage OpenStack environments that support long-term quality, scalability and operational control.
Kubernetes as an orchestration layer
We use Kubernetes to orchestrate containerized OpenStack services in a way that improves consistency, lifecycle management and platform maintainability.
Talos-based Kubernetes foundations
We help organizations reduce operating system complexity by using Talos Linux as a purpose-built foundation for Kubernetes.
Upgrade and lifecycle strategy
We help turn upgrades from risky, infrequent projects into a more controlled and predictable part of platform operations.
Managed Services for private cloud
We provide 24/7 support and monitoring through our Managed Services, so you stay in control while we handle the complexity.
Knowledge sharing and enablement
Training, co-development and open communication: we help your teams become fully autonomous in managing open source infrastructure.
Register now and discover how to take back control of your IT strategy
Presented by industry experts
Wout van Heeswijk, CTO at Fairbanks
Wout is a technical expert in open source infrastructure with deep experience in OpenStack, Kubernetes and Ceph. He helps organizations design scalable architectures that support long-term control. In the keynote, he shares how to turn infrastructure challenges into strategic advantages.
Alberto Molina Coballes, Cloud Engineer at Fairbanks
Alberto supports organizations that work with open source software and complex infrastructure environments. In this keynote, he explains how cloud simplicity is created by managing the right complexity in the right layer.
More about Fairbanks
Fairbanks supports organizations that want to build and manage their own cloud environments, on their own terms. As specialists in open source infrastructure, we believe that digital sovereignty is no longer optional.
With our deep technical expertise and a strong European foundation, we help IT teams take back control over their infrastructure. From OpenStack to Kubernetes, from design to daily operations, we work side by side with your team to ensure long-term success.
We don’t just implement. We co-create, enable and support. Always with transparency, flexibility and independence at the core.