Scanbare

Scanbare refers to a type of bare metal server that is specifically designed for cloud environments and is accessible via APIs. Unlike traditional bare metal servers that are provisioned manually and are less dynamic, scanbare servers are intended to be provisioned, managed, and deprovisioned programmatically. This allows for automation and greater flexibility in cloud infrastructure.

The term "scanbare" highlights the idea of a server that is "bare" but can be "scanned" or discovered and managed through automated processes. This is crucial for cloud providers who need to offer dedicated hardware resources without the overhead of manual intervention. Customers can access these servers through cloud platforms, enabling them to deploy applications directly onto physical hardware without the virtualization layer. This can offer performance benefits and greater control over the underlying infrastructure.

Scanbare solutions often integrate with orchestration tools and cloud management platforms, allowing users to provision servers on demand, configure them, and then release them when no longer needed. This on-demand nature is a key characteristic, differentiating them from static, dedicated servers. The ability to automate the lifecycle of these physical servers is what makes them suitable for modern, agile cloud deployments.