📚 Main Topics

1. Introduction to Lin Store and Talis Linux

   • Overview of the speaker's experience with Lin Store and Talis Linux.
   • Transition from a cloud engineer to founding a new company focused on managed services.

2. Coist Tech Platform

   • Description of Coist Tech as a platform for managing bare metal servers and offering cloud-like services.
   • Emphasis on the shift from traditional virtual machines to managed services.

3. Architecture Overview

   • Explanation of the layered architecture of the platform:
     • Layer 1Talis Linux as the base operating system.
     • Layer 2Storage (Lin Store), Networking (OVN), and Virtualization (CBE).
     • Layer 3Operators, Cluster API, and Monitoring Stack.
     • Layer 4User API for managing databases, virtual machines, and Kubernetes services.

4. Deployment and Management

   • Use of Flux CD for managing deployments and updates.
   • Application deployment through Helm charts and Kubernetes API objects.
   • Management of databases using Kubernetes operators for lifecycle management.

5. Performance and Testing

   • Performance comparisons between Lin Store and other storage solutions like Ceph.
   • Discussion on resource efficiency and speed.

6. Managed Kubernetes Service

   • Running Kubernetes inside Kubernetes (K8s on K8s).
   • Use of Kamaji for managing Kubernetes clusters.
   • Description of how persistent volumes and load balancers are provisioned.

7. Community and Open Source

   • Announcement of joining the CNCF sandbox as an open-source project.
   • Links to resources and documentation for further exploration.

✨ Key Takeaways

• Robust InfrastructureTalis Linux provides a stable base for managing bare metal servers, allowing for hardcoded kernel modules and streamlined deployment.
• Managed Services FocusThe platform is designed to cater to the growing demand for managed services rather than just virtual machines.
• Efficient DeploymentThe use of Flux CD and Helm charts simplifies the deployment and management of applications and services.
• Performance AdvantageLin Store offers significant performance benefits over traditional storage solutions, making it suitable for high-demand applications.

🧠 Lessons Learned

• Importance of CustomizationPrebuilding Talis Linux images with necessary components simplifies the deployment process across diverse hardware.
• User-Centric DesignProviding a unified API for users to manage services enhances usability and accessibility.
• ScalabilityThe architecture supports scaling and managing multiple Kubernetes clusters effectively, ensuring resource optimization and reliability.
• Community EngagementBeing part of the open-source community fosters collaboration and innovation, which is crucial for the growth of tech projects.