Tart version 2.31.0 has been released, enhancing its capabilities as a sophisticated toolset for creating, managing, and maintaining virtual machines that run macOS and Linux on Apple Silicon systems. Capitalizing on Apple's proprietary Virtualization.Framework, which was specifically designed for the M1 chip, Tart delivers seamless performance without compromising efficiency.
One of Tart's key features is its compatibility with OCI (Open Container Initiative)-compatible container registries, allowing users to store virtual machine images in a similar manner to Docker containers. This integration facilitates easy management and deployment of virtual machines across various environments. Additionally, Tart supports integration with multiple continuous integration (CI) systems, including a dedicated on-demand GitHub Actions Runners service, which streamlines automated workflows.
The toolkit also includes Orchard Orchestration, a powerful feature that enables users to manage and orchestrate multiple Tart virtual machines on a cluster of Apple Silicon hosts. With Orchard, users can utilize a straightforward REST API to control thousands of virtual machines, while the Orchard Command Line Interface (CLI) provides remote access to these machines, making them feel as if they are running locally.
Tart has garnered popularity for a wide range of applications, from enhancing CI/CD pipelines and creating reproducible local development environments to testing device management systems without the need for physical devices. Specifically crafted by CI engineers, Tart is tailored to meet the automation needs of modern development workflows.
Extended Overview:
In addition to its existing features, the latest release of Tart may introduce further enhancements aimed at improving user experience and performance. Users can anticipate improved documentation, expanded support for additional operating systems, and enhanced security protocols to protect virtualized environments. As the demand for virtualization solutions continues to grow, Tart is poised to play a critical role in supporting developers and engineers in their automation and virtualization endeavors on Apple Silicon platforms. Future updates may also focus on expanding integrations with popular cloud services and enhancing the scalability of Orchard Orchestration for enterprises dealing with large-scale deployments. As Tart evolves, it will likely continue to adapt to the changing landscape of software development and virtualization needs
One of Tart's key features is its compatibility with OCI (Open Container Initiative)-compatible container registries, allowing users to store virtual machine images in a similar manner to Docker containers. This integration facilitates easy management and deployment of virtual machines across various environments. Additionally, Tart supports integration with multiple continuous integration (CI) systems, including a dedicated on-demand GitHub Actions Runners service, which streamlines automated workflows.
The toolkit also includes Orchard Orchestration, a powerful feature that enables users to manage and orchestrate multiple Tart virtual machines on a cluster of Apple Silicon hosts. With Orchard, users can utilize a straightforward REST API to control thousands of virtual machines, while the Orchard Command Line Interface (CLI) provides remote access to these machines, making them feel as if they are running locally.
Tart has garnered popularity for a wide range of applications, from enhancing CI/CD pipelines and creating reproducible local development environments to testing device management systems without the need for physical devices. Specifically crafted by CI engineers, Tart is tailored to meet the automation needs of modern development workflows.
Extended Overview:
In addition to its existing features, the latest release of Tart may introduce further enhancements aimed at improving user experience and performance. Users can anticipate improved documentation, expanded support for additional operating systems, and enhanced security protocols to protect virtualized environments. As the demand for virtualization solutions continues to grow, Tart is poised to play a critical role in supporting developers and engineers in their automation and virtualization endeavors on Apple Silicon platforms. Future updates may also focus on expanding integrations with popular cloud services and enhancing the scalability of Orchard Orchestration for enterprises dealing with large-scale deployments. As Tart evolves, it will likely continue to adapt to the changing landscape of software development and virtualization needs
Tart 2.31.0 released
Tart is an advanced toolset designed for creating, operating, and maintaining virtual machines running macOS and Linux on Apple Silicon-based systems.
