Automating In-place Ubuntu Upgrade of OpenStack Infrastructure with Kayobe

Learn how to automate Ubuntu system upgrades for OpenStack infrastructure in this 18-minute conference talk from the OpenInfra Foundation. Discover StackHPC's solution for migrating multiple OpenStack deployments from Ubuntu 20.04 to 22.04 using Ansible, Kayobe, and Kayobe-config. Explore the implementation of automation techniques that enable in-place Ubuntu upgrades without host re-provisioning, making the process more efficient, reliable, and streamlined. Gain insights into overcoming key challenges including network configuration issues, Python versioning conflicts, and downtime minimization while utilizing version-controlled package repositories and standard tools. Access accompanying presentation slides and connect with the OpenInfra community through various social media platforms to continue the discussion on cloud infrastructure maintenance and automation.