KodeInfra Kubernetes – Cluster Management
KodeInfra Kubernetes Management module delivers end-to-end lifecycle automation for Kubernetes clusters in enterprise, hybrid, and on-prem environments. From cluster creation to secure decommissioning, every operation is abstracted into a repeatable, auditable, and secure workflow — exposed via API and UI.
Designed for Platform Engineers, DevOps Teams, and Infrastructure Operators who manage complex environments and require operational control, auditability, and stability.
Capabilities Overview
KodeInfra abstracts complex Kubernetes operations into secure and standardized tasks, including:
Cluster Lifecycle Operations
| Operation | Description |
|---|---|
| Create Cluster | Fully automated provisioning using kubeadm. Runs system prep (sysctl, containerd, swap off, kernel modules) and installs a production-ready K8s master node. |
| Upgrade Cluster | Upgrades are validated with pre-upgrade checks. Handles kubeadm upgrade, version compatibility validation, and optional CNI upgrades. |
| Reset Cluster | Graceful teardown of all control-plane and worker components. Deletes Kubernetes binaries, configs, and network setup. |
| Renew Certificates | Auto-renews all expiring Kubernetes certificates (kubeadm certs renew) with backup, ensuring zero downtime. |
Node-Level Operations
| Node Operation | Functionality |
|---|---|
| Add Node | Adds worker or control-plane nodes via SSH. Handles installation, kubeadm join, token generation, taints, labels. |
| Remove Node | Safely removes nodes from etcd and API. Runs drain, delete node, and etcd member remove in proper sequence. |
| Drain / Cordon / Uncordon | Ensures nodes can be temporarily disabled (cordon), safely emptied (drain), or reintroduced (uncordon) with full API visibility. |
Security & Compliance
- Certificate Management: Certificate expiration and renewal is tracked centrally.
- Audit Logging: All tasks are stored with timestamp, user, and target metadata.
UI & UX Features
- Cluster Dashboard: Lists all clusters with metadata (K8s version, node count, status).
- Node View: Per-cluster node breakdown, with role, IP, state, last heartbeat.
- Events Tab: Live streaming of cluster activity (e.g., join failures, upgrade warnings).
- Action-Oriented: UI directly maps to every backend operation with validation checks.
Supported Use Cases
- Multi-cluster management across VMs, bare-metal or Public Cloud VMs.
- Enterprise lab environments for isolated Kubernetes testing.
- Production-grade Kubernetes provisioning in air-gapped or compliance-sensitive setups.
- Auto-healing workflows with integration to observability stack.
Comparison With Other Solutions
| Feature / Platform | KodeInfra Kubernetes | kubeadm (manual) | OpenShift | Rancher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UI Based Lifecycle Ops | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Certificate Auto-Renewal | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Modular, Extendable Scripts | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ⚠️ |
| Bare-Metal Friendly | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Real-time UI Feedback | ✅ | ❌ | ⚠️ | ✅ |
Summary
KodeInfra Kubernetes Management is not just a wrapper around kubeadm — it’s an enterprise-grade orchestration layer. It provides:
- Production-ready cluster provisioning
- Node lifecycle control
- Certificate hygiene
- Fully audit-compliant design
- Smooth UI experience
It’s a modern Kubernetes management system for modern infrastructure teams.