Google Distributed Cloud software only for bare metal documentation

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Google Distributed Cloud software only (formerly known as Google Distributed Cloud Virtual, previously known as Anthos clusters on bare metal) lets you deploy and operate enterprise Kubernetes clusters directly on your physical hardware infrastructure with direct control over performance, security, and network latency.

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Training and tutorials

Learn how to create and manage a Linux VM in VM Runtime for .

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Training and tutorials

Learn how to deploy an existing VM in a cluster using VM Runtime for .

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Code Samples

Learn how to use the bmctl command-line tool to install and manage for bare metal clusters.

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Code Samples

View sample cluster configuration files for different use cases.