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What is MacStadium?

In addition to our robust Mac hardware infrastructure, we offer three flexible and scalable options for virtualizing macOS in the cloud. Our platform, designed with developers in mind, utilizes Kubernetes for seamless scalability. We provide virtualization specifically optimized for macOS, functioning natively on Apple devices. Furthermore, we deliver an industry-standard virtualization solution equipped with a wide range of enterprise capabilities. Our sales engineering team is dedicated to helping organizations choose and set up the perfect virtualized Mac cloud solution suited to their unique requirements. Orka effectively manages the orchestration of macOS within a cloud environment using Kubernetes technology on real Apple hardware. This solution is carefully designed for Mac ecosystems and integrates traditional cloud orchestration tools, allowing Apple OS development teams to utilize container technology similar to that found in non-Apple applications. Users of Orka enjoy a software-driven, reliable, and high-performance experience on authentic Apple hardware. In contrast, Anka is specifically tailored for Mac, utilizing the official macOS Hypervisor.framework along with external registry and controller nodes to boost its performance and capabilities. This diverse range of solutions not only maximizes productivity for teams but also enhances their ability to innovate in a virtualized macOS setting. With our advanced infrastructure, organizations can confidently navigate their cloud virtualization needs while leveraging the full potential of macOS.

What is Apple Hypervisor?

Create virtualization solutions using a lightweight hypervisor that functions without relying on external kernel extensions. This hypervisor provides C APIs, allowing direct interaction with virtualization technologies in user space, thus removing the necessity for kernel extensions (KEXTs). As a result, applications developed with this framework can be easily distributed through the Mac App Store. Utilize this framework to create and oversee hardware-assisted virtual machines and virtual processors (VMs and vCPUs) within your authorized and sandboxed user-space application. The Hypervisor treats virtual machines as processes and virtual processors as threads, which streamlines the development experience. It is crucial to understand that the Hypervisor framework requires specific hardware capabilities to effectively virtualize resources. For devices running on Apple silicon, this involves the essential Virtualization Extensions, while Intel-based Macs must have systems that feature Intel VT-x technologies, including Extended Page Tables (EPT) and Unrestricted Mode. This framework, therefore, lays down a solid groundwork for crafting sophisticated virtualization solutions that are well-suited for contemporary computing environments, ensuring both performance and reliability. Furthermore, the emphasis on user-space applications enhances security by isolating the virtualization processes from the core operating system.

Media

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Integrations Supported

EngFlow
Kubernetes
VMware Cloud

Integrations Supported

Feedgage
ThreatBlockr

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

$109 per month

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Mac

Supported Platforms

Mac

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub

Company Facts

Organization Name

MacStadium

Date Founded

2011

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.macstadium.com/virtualization

Company Facts

Organization Name

Apple

Date Founded

1976

Company Location

United States

Company Website

developer.apple.com/documentation/hypervisor

Categories and Features

Bare Metal Server

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Categories and Features

Hypervisors

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