Running Kubernetes on-premises often means adding a
virtualization layer, adapting to unfamiliar infrastructure, or giving up
control over the hardware and software your applications depend on. For AI
workloads, these tradeoffs can limit access to local data, reduce available
compute capacity, and restrict your choice of GPUs, drivers, and runtimes.
AKS on bare metal
Ubuntu, now in public preview, brings the AKS experience directly to customer
owned Ubuntu infrastructure. Deploy a complete Kubernetes cluster on your hardware
using Azure CLI. Choose the CPU and GPU hardware and supporting software stack
that fit your workloads.
Run applications close to your data, dedicate more
infrastructure capacity to your workloads, and manage Kubernetes through
familiar AKS and Azure workflows. You keep the flexibility of Ubuntu and your
hardware while extending a consistent AKS operating model to your on-premises
environment.
Learn more.