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Description
While many Kubernetes platforms enable users to create and oversee Kubernetes clusters, Loft takes a different approach. Rather than being a standalone solution for managing clusters, Loft serves as an advanced control plane that enhances your current Kubernetes environments by introducing multi-tenancy and self-service functionalities, maximizing the benefits of Kubernetes beyond mere cluster oversight. It boasts an intuitive user interface and command-line interface, yet operates entirely on the Kubernetes framework, allowing seamless management through kubectl and the Kubernetes API, which ensures exceptional compatibility with pre-existing cloud-native tools. The commitment to developing open-source solutions is integral to our mission, as Loft Labs proudly holds membership with both the CNCF and the Linux Foundation. By utilizing Loft, organizations can enable their teams to create economical and efficient Kubernetes environments tailored for diverse applications, fostering innovation and agility in their workflows. This unique capability empowers businesses to harness the true potential of Kubernetes without the complexity often associated with cluster management.
Description
Rocks is an open-source Linux distribution designed for building computational clusters, grid endpoints, and visualization tiled-display walls with ease for end users. Since its inception in May 2000, the Rocks team has worked to simplify the deployment and management of clusters, focusing on making them easy to deploy, manage, upgrade, and scale effectively. The most recent version, Rocks 7.0, also known as Manzanita, is exclusively a 64-bit release based on CentOS 7.4, incorporating all updates as of December 1, 2017. This distribution comes with a variety of tools, including the Message Passing Interface (MPI), which are essential for converting a collection of computers into a functional cluster. Users can customize their installations by incorporating additional software packages during the installation process using specially provided CDs. Moreover, recent security vulnerabilities known as Spectre and Meltdown impact nearly all hardware, and appropriate mitigations are implemented through operating system updates to enhance security. As a result, Rocks not only facilitates the creation of clusters but also ensures that they remain secure and up-to-date with the latest patches and enhancements.
API Access
Has API
Yes
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
Alibaba Cloud
Yes
Amazon EKS
Yes
Argo CD
Yes
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Yes
CentOS
No
Container Service for Kubernetes (ACK)
Yes
DigitalOcean
Yes
Google Cloud Platform
Yes
Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
Yes
Helm
Yes
Integrations
Alibaba Cloud
No
Amazon EKS
No
Argo CD
No
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
No
CentOS
Yes
Container Service for Kubernetes (ACK)
No
DigitalOcean
No
Google Cloud Platform
No
Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
No
Helm
No
Pricing Details
$25 per user per month
$20 per user per month if billed annually
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Pricing Details
Free
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
Yes
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Loft Labs
Founded
2019
Country
United States
Website
loft.sh/
Vendor Details
Company Name
Rocks
Founded
2000
Country
United States
Website
www.rocksclusters.org
Product Features
Container Management
Access Control
No
Application Development
No
Automatic Scaling
No
Build Automation
No
Container Health Management
No
Container Storage
No
Deployment Automation
No
File Isolation
No
Hybrid Deployments
No
Network Isolation
No
Orchestration
No
Shared File Systems
No
Version Control
No
Virtualization
No