CentralInfraCore is a unified infrastructure descriptor system providing complete lifecycle management, from hardware procurement to fully operational hybrid cloud environments. Its goal is to create a declarative, object-oriented infrastructure management model offering transparency, modularity, and comprehensive state management with version control.

• Declarative Description: Unified YAML-based configuration organized into hierarchical, graph-like structures for infrastructure definition.
• Modular Architecture: Implementation details encapsulated in modular components, independently understandable and maintainable.
• Event-Driven Operations: Components communicate through event-driven processes and scheduled state queries, enabling dynamic scalability and rapid response.
• State Management: Continuous tracking, versioning, and auditability of all changes, ensuring accurate infrastructure representation.

The infrastructure descriptor is structured as a directed graph:

• Core Objects: Independently meaningful entities with standalone lifecycle management.
• Submodules: Objects containing parameter sets, default values, or derived values.
• Mutually Exclusive Values: Certain variables exclude each other to maintain consistency (e.g., variable "A" excludes the presence of "B").

The system supports diverse implementations:

• Kubernetes Integration: Supports Helm Charts via FluxCD, ArgoCD, and Rancher Fleet.
• Traditional System Integration: Unified APIs manage non-cloud-native environments.
• Modular API Layer: External operators and management tools interface through modular APIs, separating specific implementation details from infrastructure definitions.

CentralInfraCore adheres to a GitOps-driven operational model:

• Central Git Repository: Version-controlled infrastructure descriptions organized within a clear directory structure.
• Automated Deployment: Automated application and validation of state changes driven by Git commits.
• Continuous Integration (CI) & Continuous Delivery (CD): Enhanced testability and rapid iteration, minimizing redundancy.

CentralInfraCore is ideal for enterprise environments:

• Operating complex infrastructures (physical, virtualized, Kubernetes).
• Requiring precise version control, auditability, and rapid recovery capabilities.
• Managing hybrid infrastructure with a need for flexibility and modular scalability.

Complete documentation is available as part of the project:

• Infrastructure Description: docs/spec.md
• Module Development: modules/
• CRD and Operator Development: operator/

Contact and Support:

• Project Lead: Gábor Zoltán Sinkó