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A look and using Helm and vCluster to create and delete virtual Kubernetes clusters.

A look at bootstrapping virtual Kubernetes clusters using vcluster.

Introducing community and custom providers in DevPod 0.2 to enhance flexibility in managing development environments across diverse infrastructures.

A look at the DevPod 0.2 release and the new community providers feature, which allows users to use providers created by other community members

Explore DevPod: An open-source, self-hosted alternative to GitHub Codespaces for flexible and cost-effective development environments.

A look at DevPod, an open source self hosted alternative to GitHub Codespaces

A look at DevPod, a new open source project that lets you run dev containers on any infrastructure that you have available.

A look at vcluster's High Availability feature here, and a step-by-step walkthrough of how to use it

Colima is a an open source project for running Docker containers on macOS and Linux, which has become popular for two big reasons. First, Hyperkit, one of the previous methods for running Docker containers on Macs, does not work on the Apple Silicon based Macs (Macs with the M1 a...

Insights and highlights from KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2023 in Amsterdam, featuring key talks, community events, and Loft Labs' contributions to the Kubernetes ecosystem.

A look at some of the talks and events from KubeCon EU 2023, which was held in Amsterdam.

scWhat is vCluster? vCluster is an open-source tool for creating and managing virtual Kubernetes clusters. A virtual cluster lives inside a namespace on a host cluster, but it appears to the user as if it’s a full-blown, standalone Kubernetes cluster. Think of it as a Kubernetes ...

A look at the exciting developments that happened with the open source project vcluster in 2022.

A look at Kubecon + CloudnativeCon 2022 North America which was held in Detroit Michigan, including keynote talks, events, and some breakout sessions.

Rich Burroughs, Staff Developer Advocate at Loft Labs dives into dive into the struggles faced with engineering platforms and the CNCF ecosystem with KubeCon Keynote Speaker Mauricio Salatino from VMware

Introducing DevSpace 6: Streamlined Kubernetes development with new features like Pipelines, Imports, SSH access, and Proxy Commands.

We're excited to announce DevSpace version 6. Here's a look at the new bits including features to allow importing and organizing code in your devspace.yaml.

Explore how virtual Kubernetes clusters (vClusters) enhance multi-tenancy, streamline development workflows, and optimize CI/CD pipelines.

A look at what virtual Kubernetes clusters are, why we need them, and some use cases. Featuring the open source tool vcluster.

KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2022 was held in Valencia, Spain, from May 18-20. This was the first in-person KubeCon since the Covid-19 Pandemic began. It’s also the first KubeCon Europe that I attended.

Join the Loft Labs team at KubeCon Europe 2022 in Valencia to explore the latest in Kubernetes multi-tenancy and cloud-native development.

The Loft Labs team is heading to KubeCon Europe 2022 in Valencia! Meet us at booth SU15 to discuss Loft, vCluster, DevSpace, and more.

Explore how VMware's TGIK stream showcases vcluster, demonstrating its capabilities in enhancing Kubernetes multi-tenancy.

Discover how vcluster enables virtual Kubernetes clusters within shared environments, as highlighted in VMware's TGIK livestream.

Introducing a plugin system and SDK to customize and extend vcluster's synchronization logic for enhanced Kubernetes multi-tenancy.

Loft Labs unveils a plugin system and SDK for vcluster, enabling users to define custom synchronization logic and integrate with other cloud-native tools.

Explore how vCluster enables efficient Kubernetes multi-tenancy in this insightful session with Bret Fisher.

Loft Labs CEO Lukas Gentele and Developer Advocate Rich Burroughs joined Bret Fisher’s Docker and DevOps YouTube stream to discuss vCluster. The session featured an overview and live demo of vCluster, highlighting its capabilities in creating virtual Kubernetes clusters for improved multi-tenancy and development workflows.

Exploring virtual Kubernetes clusters with vcluster: Insights from Loft Labs' appearance on AWS's 'Containers from the Couch' stream.

Discover how vcluster enables the creation of virtual Kubernetes clusters within namespaces, offering the experience of dedicated clusters. In this session, Loft Labs' CEO Lukas Gentele and Developer Advocate Rich Burroughs join AWS's 'Containers from the Couch' to discuss vcluster's benefits for development and CI workflows, including a live demo showcasing its capabilities.

7 companies that we expect big things from in 2022 - Arrikto, Chainguard, Civo, Isovalent, Kasten by Veeam, Komodor and Kubecost

We’re excited to announce that Loft v2 has shipped. v2 is a set of improvements that we think makes Loft even easier to use and more powerful.

Insights and highlights from KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2021 in Los Angeles, emphasizing community, security, and innovation in the Kubernetes ecosystem.

KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2021 marked a significant return to in-person events, blending physical attendance with virtual participation. The conference featured keynotes on CNCF's growth, the introduction of new certifications, and heartfelt tributes. Notable sessions covered topics like Kubernetes security, supply chain integrity, and the future of multi-tenancy with virtual clusters. The event fostered deep community connections and showcased advancements in the cloud-native landscape.

Connect with Loft Labs at KubeCon North America 2021 in Los Angeles—join our talk on virtual clusters and visit us at booth SU29.

Loft Labs is excited to participate in KubeCon North America 2021 in Los Angeles. CEO Lukas Gentele will present a talk titled "Beyond Namespaces: Virtual Clusters are the Future of Multi-tenancy" on Thursday at 11 AM, discussing the concept of virtual clusters and our open-source implementation, vCluster. Additionally, we're sponsoring booth SU29, located next to the CNCF project maintainer area. Whether you're attending in person or virtually, we'd love to connect and chat about Kubernetes.

Recently I had the chance to appear on another episode of Rawkode Live with Loft Labs CEO Lukas Gentele, talking about jsPolicy. If you're not familiar with it, jsPolicy is a policy framework for Kubernetes that allows you to write policies using JavaScript or TypeScript.

I was recently on a YouTube stream explaining jsPolicy, an open source project for managing policies in Kubernetes clusters that we maintain at Loft Labs. CEO Lukas Gentele joined me, and our host was Saiyam Pathak.

Streamline Kubernetes development workflows with DevSpace, a powerful alternative to Docker Compose.

Discover how DevSpace enhances Kubernetes development by offering features like hot reloading, simplified configuration with devspace.yaml, and seamless integration with CI/CD pipelines, providing a more efficient alternative to Docker Compose.

Keeping Kubernetes costs under control is challenging, especially with idle resources and unused clusters. This blog explores how Loft's Sleep Mode automatically scales down inactive workloads, saving on cloud costs and reducing environmental impact. Learn how to set up and manage Sleep Mode to optimize your Kubernetes infrastructure.

Explore the future of Kubernetes multi-tenancy with insights into virtual clusters presented at KubeCon North America 2021.

At KubeCon North America 2021, Loft Labs CEO Lukas Gentele presented "Beyond Namespaces: Virtual Clusters are the Future of Multi-Tenancy," highlighting how virtual clusters address the challenges of shared Kubernetes environments. Additionally, Razorpay's Srinidhi S and Venkatesan Vaidyanathan shared their experience in enhancing developer workflows using tools like Telepresence, Helm, and vCluster.

An overview of Kubernetes 1.22's key updates, including API deprecations, enhanced security defaults, and new alpha features.

Explore the significant changes in Kubernetes 1.22, such as API deprecations, default seccomp profile enablement, and new alpha features like non-root kubeadm control plane and cgroups v2 memory management.*

Octant is one of the best-known tools in the Kubernetes dashboard space.

Headlamp is an open source web UI for Kubernetes created by the team at Kinvolk, which was recently acquired by Microsoft. It’s a great-looking alternative to the built-in Kubernetes Dashboard.

An insightful walkthrough of vCluster's features and use cases with Loft Labs CEO Lukas Gentele and Kubernetes expert Saiyam Pathak.

Join Saiyam Pathak and Loft Labs CEO Lukas Gentele as they explore vCluster's capabilities, including workflow management, Ingress integration, and storage considerations, providing a comprehensive overview for Kubernetes enthusiasts.

Explore vCluster with Loft Labs on Rawkode Live: A hands-on session demonstrating virtual Kubernetes clusters in action.

Join Loft Labs CEO Lukas Gentele and Developer Advocate Rich Burroughs as they appear on Rawkode Live with David McKay to delve into vCluster. This session provides a practical exploration of virtual Kubernetes clusters, showcasing their capabilities and discussing innovative use cases, such as testing across multiple Kubernetes versions during operator development.

Exploring Lens: A comprehensive Kubernetes IDE offering a graphical interface for efficient cluster management and development.

Dive into Lens, an open-source Kubernetes IDE that provides developers with a powerful graphical interface to manage clusters, monitor metrics, and streamline workflows.

If you're developing apps that run in Kubernetes, running them locally with Docker Compose may seem like a simple solution. But it can cause problems, as your local environment will be very different from how your apps run production.

The CNCF created a Twitch channel called Cloudnative.tv for coverage of KubeCon EU 2021. Now the channel is launching ten new streaming shows about Kubernetes and other Cloud Native technologies.

Streamline Kubernetes development workflows with Tilt, an open-source tool offering live reloading, extensibility, and a user-friendly interface.

Explore how Tilt enhances Kubernetes development by providing live reloading, a customizable Tiltfile, and a web UI, making it a powerful alternative to Docker Compose for efficient and scalable workflows.

Exploring the concept of running virtual Kubernetes clusters within virtual clusters using vcluster.

Discover how to deploy a virtual Kubernetes cluster inside another virtual cluster using vcluster. Watch the step-by-step video tutorial and follow along.

The event formally known as KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2021 – Virtual was held online from May 5-7. This was my third straight virtual KubeCon and I enjoyed it a lot. I want to share my thoughts on the conference and some of the talks I recommend. Videos of the presentations...

Introducing jsPolicy: Simplifying Kubernetes policy management with JavaScript-based policies.

Discover jsPolicy, an open-source tool that allows you to define Kubernetes policies using JavaScript. Learn how it simplifies policy enforcement compared to traditional methods like OPA.

What makes developers happy and productive? If you talk to people who work in the tech industry, they will likely all have opinions on it, but there's no clear, shared definition of developer productivity. So how can we measure developer productivity? And how can we improve it?

Introducing Rich Burroughs as Loft Labs' Senior Developer Advocate, bringing extensive experience to enhance Kubernetes multi-tenancy solutions.

Rich Burroughs joins Loft Labs as Senior Developer Advocate, aiming to improve Kubernetes multi-tenancy through innovative tools like virtual clusters and DevSpace.