What is CNDI?
CNDI is a comprehensive framework designed to simplify the self-hosting of open-source distributed systems through GitOps and Infrastructure as Code. It allows users to deploy production-grade application clusters in any environment, leveraging familiar Git workflows for ongoing management and improvements.
The framework emphasizes control, cost-effectiveness, and flexibility by enabling cluster customization without feature paywalls. It includes built-in observability with Prometheus, Loki, and Grafana, along with security and auditability through Git-based changes. CNDI supports deployment across various clouds or on-premises infrastructure, reducing operational costs compared to traditional PaaS solutions.
Features
- Managed from Git: Use Git workflows for infrastructure and application management with GitOps and Infrastructure as Code
- Template-Driven Productivity: Deploy applications quickly using pre-configured templates for data stacks
- Cluster Customization: Gain full control over deployments without feature paywalls
- Built-in Observability: Includes Prometheus, Loki, and Grafana with pre-configured dashboards
- Security and Auditability: All cluster changes are traced and managed through Git
- Ejectability: Transition to self-managed clusters seamlessly
- Cost Reduction: Avoid PaaS or SaaS taxes by self-hosting on your infrastructure
Use Cases
- Deploying production-grade open-source application clusters
- Self-hosting distributed systems with GitOps workflows
- Managing Kubernetes infrastructure across cloud or on-premises environments
- Reducing operational costs by avoiding PaaS fees
- Customizing application deployments without vendor lock-in
- Implementing observability stacks for monitoring applications
