The Control Plane Manager for Kubernetes

Kamaji runs the Control Plane as pods within a Management Cluster, rather than on dedicated machines. This approach simplifies operations and enables the management of multiple Kubernetes clusters with a fraction of the operational burden.

What Users Say

"Kamaji works exactly as expected: it’s simple, efficient, scalable, and I especially appreciate how Clastix has always been available for technical discussions and support." — Jérémie Monsinjon, Head of Containers @OVHCloud

"We are running the open-source project Kamaji within our Rackspace Spot platform today, and the results are impressive." — Kevin Carter, Director @Rackspace

Highlights

Multi-Tenancy

Deploy multiple Kubernetes control planes as pods within a single management cluster. Each control plane operates independently, ensuring complete isolation between tenants.

Upstream Kubernetes

Uses unmodified upstream Kubernetes components and leverages kubeadm, the default tool for cluster bootstrapping and management.

Infrastructure Agnostic

Connect worker nodes from any infrastructure provider. Supports bare metal, virtual machines, and cloud instances, allowing hybrid and multi-cloud deployments.

Resource Optimization

Control planes run as pods, sharing the management cluster’s resources efficiently. Scale control planes independently based on actual usage patterns and requirements.

Cluster API Integration

Seamlessly integrates with Cluster API providers for automated infrastructure provisioning and lifecycle management across different environments.

High Availability

Support for multi-node control plane deployments with distributed etcd clusters. Includes automated failover and recovery mechanisms for production workloads.

Use Cases

Private Cloud

Optimize your data center resources by running multiple Kubernetes control planes. Perfect for organizations that need complete control over their infrastructure while maintaining strict isolation between different business units.

Public Cloud

Build independent public cloud offerings with Kubernetes as a Service capabilities. Provide the same user experience of major cloud providers while maintaining full control over the infrastructure and operational costs.

Bare Metal

Maximize hardware utilization by running multiple control planes on your physical infrastructure. Ideal for environments where direct hardware access, network performance, and data locality are critical.

Edge Computing

Run lightweight Kubernetes clusters at the edge while managing their control planes centrally. Reduce the hardware footprint at edge locations by keeping control planes in your central management cluster.

Platform Engineering

Build internal Kubernetes platforms with standardized cluster provisioning and management. Enable self-service capabilities while maintaining centralized control and governance over all clusters.

BYO Cloud

Create your own managed Kubernetes service using standard upstream components. Provide dedicated clusters to your users while maintaining operational efficiency through centralized control plane management.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What does Kamaji mean?

A. Kamaji is named after Kamajī ( かまじ ) from the Japanese movie Spirited Away. Kamajī is the boiler room operator who efficiently manages the bathhouse’s water system - just like how our Kamaji manages Kubernetes clusters!

Q. Is Kamaji another Kubernetes distribution?

A. No, Kamaji is a Kubernetes Operator that provides managed Kubernetes clusters as a service, leveraging kubeadm for conformant CNCF Kubernetes clusters.

Q. How is it different from typical solutions?

A. Kamaji runs the Control Plane as regular pods in the Management Cluster, offering it as a service and making it more cost-effective and easier to operate at scale.

Q. How does it compare to Public Cloud services?

A. Kamaji gives you full control over your Kubernetes infrastructures, offering consistency across cloud, data-center, and edge while simplifying centralized operations.

Q. How does it differ from Cluster API?

A. They complement each other: Kamaji simplifies Control Plane management, while Cluster API handles infrastructure abstraction and lifecycle management.

Q. Why Kamaji when Capsule exists?

A. While Capsule provides a single control plane with isolated namespaces, Kamaji provides dedicated control planes when tenants need full cluster admin permissions.

Q. Do you provide support?

A. Yes, Clastix offers subscription-based, enterprise-grade support plans for Kamaji. Please contact us to discuss your support needs.