Can Infrastructure as Code Apply to Bare Metal?

Explore the application of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles to bare metal environments in this 39-minute conference talk from USENIX LISA21. Delve into the challenges and opportunities of extending cloud-based IaC practices to physical infrastructure automation. Learn about production-proven techniques for building secure and resilient bare metal systems using source control, CI/CD, and immutable configuration. Discover the intersection of IaC methodologies with the unique realities of physical hardware, including discussions on automation, current vs. desired states, infrastructure pipelines, and collaborative approaches. Gain insights into overcoming bare metal-specific hurdles such as physical control, heterogeneity, and achieving immutability. Witness a universal workflow demonstration and come away with a comprehensive understanding of how to effectively implement IaC concepts in bare metal scenarios.

Introduction
Infrastructure as Code
What is Infrastructure as Code
Bare Metal is harder
Automation
Current State
Desired State
Infrastructure Pipeline
Collaborative Automation
Bare Metal Challenges
Physical Control
Heterogeneity
Immutable
Infrastructure Pipelines
Making it Better
Universal Workflow Demo
Recap
Outro