Mac DevOps
Orchestrate macOS VMs for DevOps.
In addition to our bare metal Mac infrastructure, we offer three flexible and extensible options for virtualizing macOS in the cloud.
VMware.
Industry-standard virtualization solution with a powerful set of enterprise features
Kubernetes on Apple with Orka.
Orka orchestrates macOS in a cloud environment using Kubernetes technology on genuine Apple hardware. Orka is specifically designed for Mac but based on standard cloud orchestration tools so Apple OS development teams can use container technology features just like they do for non-Apple workloads. Learn more about Orka.
Developer focused.
Orka users get a software-driven, reliable, and high-performance experience with Apple hardware.
Learn more about Orka Platform
Plugins for easy CI/CD.
Integrated with popular CI tools, Orka lets developers use the tools they already know and love.
See the list
Leverage the power of Kubernetes.
Drive Mac infrastructure with built-in tools like KubeCTL, KubeDashboard, and Autoscaling.
Read the docs
Anka: Built on the macOS hypervisor.
Anka is built for Mac and uses the official macOS Hypervisor.framework with external registry and controller nodes. It is designed specifically for Mac-based CI workflows, and Anka easily integrates with existing container-based DevOps CI pipelines.
Anka on genuine Apple hardware.
Get the whole package with MacStadium infrastructure combined with Anka virtualization software.
Built for iOS CI and DevOps.
Anka is custom-built to work as part of a CI workflow and can be integrated with existing container-based DevOps CI pipelines.
Plugins for automation.
Automatically request VMs for your CI/CD jobs using one of Anka’s existing plugins, or develop your own using its REST API.
VMware for Apple workloads.
VMware is an industry-standard virtualization solution that has been proven and tested in enterprise environments. With a MacStadium private cloud running on VMware, you get access to features like Linked Clones, Instant Clones, and enterprise scalability.
Integrate macOS into VMware pipelines.
Combine Mac development with VMware-driven solutions that exist on-prem or in the cloud.
Full control with vCenter.
MacStadium VMware clouds are deployed with Enterprise Plus licensing which includes ESXi, vSphere, and the vCenter app for efficient management and scaling.
Orchestrate macOS VMs.
Programmatically manage VM creation, changes, and deletion with the vSphere automation API.
Just need the hardware?
Don't need one of our virtualization platforms or have your own DIY solution? No problem.
Multiple configs.
From Intel-based Mac minis and Mac Pros to the new Apple silicon, we’ve got you covered.
Fully customizable.
Have specific requirements? Our sales engineers can build a custom cloud for you.
Get started with a private cloud.
Contact our sales engineers to design a virtualized Mac cloud for your team.
Compare options.
Not sure which solution is right for you? Check out this comparison before talking with an engineer.
Get technical.
Learn more about any of these virtualization platforms on the MacStadium docs.
Managing VMware ESXi with Just a Mac
In early 2016, VMware began including the embedded HTML5 host client for managing ESXi in version 6.0 U2 from your web browser. It’s a great solution for users getting started with a dedicated Mac.
Orka Integrations: Mac and iOS CI with the Orka-Jenkins Plugin
Jenkins is the most popular open-source CI/CD tool available - and we’ve got a plugin for it! Take a look at our step-by-step guide to getting the MacStadium Jenkins plugin for Orka up and running.
Announcing Orka - Orchestration with Kubernetes on Apple
Released today, Orka (Orchestration with Kubernetes on Apple) is our new virtualization layer for Mac build infrastructure based on Docker and Kubernetes technology.