Integrating K8s Orchestrator with Virtual Machines on Linux KVM Using ABI

Student: Verzakov Efim

Educational Programme: Software Engineering (Bachelor)

Year of Graduation: 2024

In this paper, it is proposed to create an integration of the K8s [1] orchestrator with Linux KVM [5] virtual machines to create a heterogeneous cluster using a binary application interface. The paper analyzes existing solutions for working with virtual machines within the K8s [1] cluster. The main functions of the system parts are presented, which are necessary for the correct operation of this project and implemented in various components, including its own controller and apiserver. The changes in Containerd [6] are also described in detail to unify work with virtual machines and containers and match the methods of interacting with virtual machines under the Container Runtime Interface [13]. The architectures for the solution components are presented and their optimization features are clarified when working inside K8s [1]. In conclusion, the main findings of the project are summarized.

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