Demystifying Ironic's Access Control Model - Understanding Roles and Capabilities

Explore the intricacies of Ironic's access control model in this 20-minute conference talk presented by Julia Kreger at OpenInfra Foundation. Learn how Ironic evolved from an admin-only service to incorporate a sophisticated role-based access control system, featuring various user roles including owners, lessees, managers, and readers. Discover the practical implications of these different access levels and understand how to implement granular access controls for bare metal operations. Master the technique of granting specific machine access without providing full administrative privileges, making bare metal infrastructure management more secure and flexible. Gain valuable insights into the terms, concepts, and real-world applications of Ironic's access control capabilities, essential knowledge for bare metal operators and infrastructure administrators.