Tart version 2.38.0 has been released, introducing an advanced toolset for managing virtual machines (VMs) that run macOS and Linux on Apple Silicon systems. Utilizing Apple's proprietary Virtualization.Framework, which was specifically designed to work with the M1 chip, Tart ensures optimal performance without compromising efficiency. This toolset allows seamless integration with OCI-compatible container registries, enabling users to handle virtual machine images similarly to Docker containers.
Tart also features compatibility with various continuous integration (CI) systems, including a dedicated service for on-demand GitHub Actions Runners. Additionally, it includes Orchard Orchestration, a robust tool for managing multiple Tart virtual machines across a cluster of Apple Silicon hosts. The Orchard Cluster provides a straightforward REST API for controlling thousands of VMs, while the Orchard CLI offers remote access as if the VMs were running locally.
Tart has gained popularity for a wide range of applications, from enhancing CI/CD pipelines and creating reproducible local development environments to testing device management systems without needing physical devices. Developed by CI engineers, Tart is tailored to meet the automation requirements of modern software development.
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In addition to its current features, future updates to Tart could include enhanced support for more operating systems, improved user interfaces for better management of virtual machines, and expanded compatibility with additional CI/CD tools. Moreover, as the demand for cloud-based solutions grows, Tart might evolve to incorporate cloud orchestration capabilities, allowing users to deploy and manage virtual machines in hybrid environments seamlessly. Enhanced security features, such as improved encryption for VM images and better isolation for workloads, could also be on the horizon to address the increasing importance of cybersecurity in software development
Tart also features compatibility with various continuous integration (CI) systems, including a dedicated service for on-demand GitHub Actions Runners. Additionally, it includes Orchard Orchestration, a robust tool for managing multiple Tart virtual machines across a cluster of Apple Silicon hosts. The Orchard Cluster provides a straightforward REST API for controlling thousands of VMs, while the Orchard CLI offers remote access as if the VMs were running locally.
Tart has gained popularity for a wide range of applications, from enhancing CI/CD pipelines and creating reproducible local development environments to testing device management systems without needing physical devices. Developed by CI engineers, Tart is tailored to meet the automation requirements of modern software development.
Extended Summary:
In addition to its current features, future updates to Tart could include enhanced support for more operating systems, improved user interfaces for better management of virtual machines, and expanded compatibility with additional CI/CD tools. Moreover, as the demand for cloud-based solutions grows, Tart might evolve to incorporate cloud orchestration capabilities, allowing users to deploy and manage virtual machines in hybrid environments seamlessly. Enhanced security features, such as improved encryption for VM images and better isolation for workloads, could also be on the horizon to address the increasing importance of cybersecurity in software development
Tart 2.38.0 released
Tart is an advanced toolset designed for creating, operating, and maintaining virtual machines running macOS and Linux on Apple Silicon-based systems.
