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When you create a vCluster, it needs a backing store. By default, it will be created with SQLite, but there are other options, such as etcd, MySQL, and PostgreSQL. Let's take a look at one of the new features that launched with vCluster Platform 4.1 - External Database Connector....

Where we’re going, we don’t need roads, but maybe bring some Kubernetes clusters.

Introducing vCluster Cloud - beta We recently launched a new version of vCluster Platform, which is installed on a Kubernetes cluster that you own. Until now, that would be in the cloud, on-prem, or a control plane cluster that could be running other services. What if we made it ...

Now that vCluster Platform v4.0 is out let’s look at what you can do with this new version.

UI Revamp Wait, vCluster has a UI? It does, and it’s called vCluster Platform. There is a free 14-day trial to dig into the features, try out the UI, and make a pretty sweet POC with self-service. If you are looking for a demo to see what you can do with it, you can join our week...

Platform engineers must maintain efficiency, boost security, and optimize costs when building apps. Yet traditional tools don't seem to provide solutions to these problems. Virtual Kubernetes clusters are now emerging as an ideal solution. This is because they have several qualit...

Navigating the complexities of Kubernetes can often feel like steering through uncharted waters, especially when it comes to ensuring security and managing multi-tenancy. As organizations continue to adopt Kubernetes at an accelerating pace, the need for more robust, scalable, an...

The enhanced vCluster.Pro integration for Argo CD makes using Argo CD to deploy the same Kubernetes workloads to multiple vClusters is easier than ever.

This tutorial demonstrates how to set up multiple Kubernetes clusters using vCluster and configure Istio for seamless multi-tenancy management.

Learn how to set up multi-tenancy in an AWS EKS cluster using Loft's vCluster

We have been working on something new, and it is finally time to share it with everyone. Our latest release is vCluster.Pro. vCluster.pro expands on vCluster by adding enterprise-ready features and support. vCluster has been out now for a couple of years and has provided over 40 ...

Enhancing Loft with seamless HashiCorp Vault integration and advanced UI customization options for improved security and user experience.

Loft Product Updates - HashiCorp Vault Integration and Advanced UI Customization

Cluster sprawl in Kubernetes can happen easily with diverse application requirements, distributed multi-cluster architectures, faster turnaround time, and autonomous team activities.

we will explore the various components of Kubernetes RBAC and how you can use them to manage access to your Kubernetes resources effectively.

This article explores the benefits of GitOps for enterprises, the affinity between GitOps and Kubernetes, and the components involved in a GitOps and Kubernetes architecture

A comprehensive guide to Kubernetes governance and compliance, covering key standards, logging practices, and security measures to ensure a secure and compliant cluster environment.

According to a Red Hat report, 93% of organizations have experienced security incidents in their Kubernetes environment, highlighting the need for strong Kubernetes governance. Developers must implement security measures aligning with standards like Kubernetes policies, pod secur...

We'll explore best practices for logging in Kubernetes, including log collection, storage, access control, and SIGTERM signal management.

Best practices to resolve Kubernetes Day 2 issues including Kubernetes cluster cost optimization, tenant isolation, and more.

Master Kubernetes logging by understanding log types, collection methods, and best practices for effective monitoring and troubleshooting.

This post will be a comprehensive guide to logging in Kubernetes. We'll look at how to retrieve logs for different artifacts.

Enhance microservices communication, security, and observability by deploying a service mesh in your Kubernetes environment.

In this post, you'll learn how to implement a service mesh in Kubernetes. First, let's take a look at what a service mesh is.

Learn how to use Kubernetes to deploy & manage microservices with this comprehensive guide which covers 12 Factor App methodology.

This post discusses platform engineering and how it compares to DevOps and site reliability engineering (SRE).

Implement centralized authentication and access control strategies for managing Kubernetes multi-cluster environments effectively.

This article will explore the process of designing an authentication approach by identifying the extent of access control required, how to implement it, and how it plays together with other parts of the system.

Managing a Kubernetes cluster lifecycle revolves around design, deployment, operation, and deletion phases. The right lifecycle management approach gives you visibility into your clusters and helps you manage your workloads in any environment.

An introduction to Kubernetes multi-cluster deployments. What Is a Kubernetes Multi-Cluster Setup?Why Use a Kubernetes Multi-Cluster Setup?

Kubernetes can drive up cloud costs if not managed properly. This blog shows how to install Kubecost for real-time cost monitoring and use Loft's sleep mode to automatically shut down unused resources, ensuring a cost-effective Kubernetes setup.

This article will compare some of the biggest Kubernetes developer platforms so that you can choose the right one for your team.

Understand how Kubernetes admission controllers act as gatekeepers, enforcing policies and enhancing security within your cluster.

Learn about the technical details of admission controllers, their types, and how they provide first-class integration with Kubernetes.

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.

Secure your Kubernetes clusters by mastering NetworkPolicies to control pod traffic and enhance application isolation.

Kubernetes Network Policies Best Practices - this article will talk about security in Kubernetes clusters, traffic incoming and outgoing to/from the cluster, and the traffic within the cluster.

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.