MacStadium, a pioneer in macOS virtualization and cloud services, has recently introduced Orka Engine, the most recent expansion of its Orka series. This new product, announced today during KubeCon, is engineered to enhance DevOps and IT operations by utilizing existing Mac infrastructure, whether on-premises or within the cloud.
As organizations face increasing pressure to maintain local infrastructure due to strict security and compliance demands, Orka Engine fills this gap with a powerful macOS virtualization solution that prioritizes control and performance. With Orka Engine, teams handling mobile application development, quality assurance, and IT operations can create custom, secure macOS environments to meet their specific requirements.
We recognize the significant importance of data security for organizations with rigorous compliance standards, stated Ken Tacelli, CEO of MacStadium. Orka Engine empowers these organizations to establish a contemporary DevOps pipeline on-premises using our industry-leading macOS virtualization.
What Distinguishes Orka Engine?
Orka Engine is designed to deliver flexibility, speed, and control. It provides:
- Flexible Deployment: Orka Engine can adapt to teams’ needs, whether they require an on-prem macOS infrastructure or prefer a cloud-based option. It’s also compatible with MacStadium’s bare metal and will soon be available on AWS, making it suitable for varying deployment scenarios.
- Granular Automation: With an advanced CLI, teams have the ability to script and automate virtual machine management, reducing manual efforts and optimizing workflows.
- Rapid, Consistent Startup: The capability to create quick, dependable VMs across Apple silicon nodes diminishes bottlenecks and expedites project timelines.
- Shareable VM Images: By employing compressed, OCI-compliant images, Orka Engine facilitates seamless sharing of VM configurations among teams, boosting collaboration and ensuring uniformity.
Orka Engine enables teams to optimize their usage of Mac resources and enhance efficiency through a straightforward CLI, added Chris Chapman, CTO of MacStadium. By virtualizing Apple silicon Macs, resources can be dynamically allocated to where they are needed most. This mitigates issues of resource queuing and caching during release cycles, ensuring that more builds are completed promptly and consistently.
This innovative tool will be on display at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America from November 12-15, with MacStadium present at Booth R5. Orka Engine is now available for purchase via MacStadium’s sales channels, with AWS Marketplace availability coming soon.
: . More.
