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Minishift

A tool that starts a virtual machine on your local computer and creates a containerized single-node cluster for Kubernetes development

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Single-node OpenShift Cluster
Runs a single-node OpenShift cluster inside a VM, allowing users to develop locally
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Command-line Interface
Provides a CLI for managing the OpenShift cluster, simplifying operations
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Templates
Uses templates for deploying applications, simplifying setup
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Web Console
Offers a web console for managing the OpenShift cluster, providing a graphical interface
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Add-ons
Supports add-ons to extend functionality, enhancing user experience
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Persistent Storage
Allows configuration of persistent storage, ensuring data durability
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Image Streams
Supports image streams for managing container images, streamlining deployment
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Web Console
Offers a web console for managing the OpenShift cluster, providing a graphical interface
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Resource Efficient
Designed to be lightweight and run on modest hardware resources, making it suitable for local development environments
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Service Exposure
Exposes services running in the cluster, enabling access
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Dependency on Hypervisor
Requires a hypervisor to start the virtual machine, which can be a barrier for users who do not have one installed
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Limited Support for Apple Silicon
Does not support Apple Silicon, which can be a challenge for users with M1 MacBooks
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Obsolete Status
Considered obsolete and is being replaced by CodeReady Containers, which may affect long-term support and updates

Platform

Desktop

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Developer

Written in

Go

Initial Release

08 July 2016

Repository

License

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Notes

  • Minishift was introduced as a replacement for the Openshift All-in-One VM [1]
  • Forked from Minikube