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Introducing the Plural Agent Runtime: Your Kubernetes Cluster as a Coding Agent Members Public

The medium-difficulty tasks clogging your engineering backlog don't need to be there. The Plural Agent Runtime turns your existing Kubernetes infrastructure into an autonomous, secure compute layer for running coding agents, so the work gets done while your team focuses on what matters.

Aaron Smallberg
Aaron Smallberg
Product

2025 Year-End Product Update: The Year AI Came to DevOps Members Public

This year's biggest bet paid off. We didn't just add AI features. We made Plural AI-native. Every capability in this article shares the same foundation: semantic understanding of your entire infrastructure, strict permission boundaries, and GitOps-based review loops that keep humans in control.

Aaron Smallberg
Aaron Smallberg

Introducing Plural Infra Research: From GitOps to Diagrams with AI Members Public

The architecture of a complex system shouldn't exist only in the minds of a few senior engineers. Plural Infra Research is an AI-powered agent that automatically diagrams and analyzes your infrastructure.

Michael Guarino
Michael Guarino
Announcements

Introducing Plural Sentinels: Automated Infrastructure Validation for Kubernetes Members Public

To truly scale operations, teams need to move beyond the checklist and adopt a system that provides packaged, automated, and auditable infrastructure integration testing. That's why we created Plural Sentinels.

Michael Guarino
Michael Guarino
Announcements

The Cursor Moment for DevOps Members Public

In the past decade, DevOps has evolved from Chef scripts and ClickOps to a highly dynamic environment merging infrastructure as code, Kubernetes, and constant ecosystem change into a complex mess. We all know the pain of endless Kubernetes upgrades, YAML sprawl, and scary Terraform applies. Moreover, current AI tooling lacks

Sam Weaver Michael Guarino
Announcements

Self-Hosting LLMs on Kubernetes: NVIDIA Jetson + K3s Members Public

LLMs are ubiquitous, and there's a vibrant open source ecosystem with tons of implementations to choose from. But here's the thing: actually running them yourself is surprisingly difficult. Learn how to operate your own in this article.

Michael Guarino
Michael Guarino

GitOps Setup of Cilium Multi-Cluster with Plural Members Public

When you're running multiple Kubernetes clusters, finding the right network topology is difficult. If you're considering the multi-cluster network route, this guide will help you get started quickly.

Michael Guarino
Michael Guarino

Plural Cloud: Enterprise Observability without the Enterprise Complexity Members Public

Kubernetes infrastructure monitoring forces teams into an expensive false choice. The DIY approach requires weeks of configuring complex systems—Prometheus for metrics collection, Elasticsearch or Loki for log aggregation, and various agents to connect everything together. The result is configuration work that few organizations ever complete successfully. The alternative? Pay

Aaron Smallberg
Aaron Smallberg
Announcements

Recent posts

The Kubernetes logo with blocks representing the different Kubernetes versions and release cycle.

Kubernetes Versions: A Guide to the Release Cycle Members Public

Understand kubernetes versions, release cycles, and support timelines. Learn how to manage upgrades and keep your clusters secure and compliant.

Michael Guarino
Michael Guarino
Guides
The Kubernetes ship wheel logo orchestrates container blocks, a visual definition of its core concepts.

Kubernetes Definition: A Guide to Core Concepts Members Public

Get a clear Kubernetes definition, core concepts, and practical examples to help you understand how Kubernetes manages containerized applications at scale.

Michael Guarino
Michael Guarino
Guides
A gear on a layered platform, the core of platform engineering on Kubernetes.

What Is Platform Engineering on Kubernetes? Members Public

Learn how platform engineering Kubernetes streamlines developer workflows, automates infrastructure, and improves security for scalable, efficient operations.

Michael Guarino
Michael Guarino
Guides
Engineers implementing Kubernetes pod security standards in a data center.

A Practical Guide to Kubernetes Pod Security Standards Members Public

Get a clear overview of Kubernetes pod security standards, including profiles, enforcement tips, and best practices for securing your workloads.

Michael Guarino
Michael Guarino
Guides
Kubernetes CIS benchmark compliance shown with a security shield protecting server nodes.

A Practical Guide to the Kubernetes CIS Benchmark Members Public

Get actionable steps for implementing the Kubernetes CIS Benchmark, with tools and best practices to secure and manage your clusters at scale.

Michael Guarino
Michael Guarino
Guides
A Kubernetes cluster autoscaler dynamically scaling a group of interconnected nodes.

Kubernetes Cluster Autoscaler: The Ultimate Guide Members Public

Get a clear, actionable overview of the Kubernetes Cluster Autoscaler, including how it works, setup tips, best practices, and troubleshooting for efficient scaling.

Michael Guarino
Michael Guarino
Guides
IT professional in a server room with a diagram comparing Kubernetes LoadBalancer vs NodePort services.

LoadBalancer vs. NodePort: Which K8s Service to Use? Members Public

Get a clear comparison of LoadBalancer vs. NodePort in Kubernetes. Learn which service type fits your use case, with practical examples and best practices.

Michael Guarino
Michael Guarino
Comparisons
A developer's laptop with the Minikube logo contrasted against server racks with the Kubernetes logo.

Minikube vs. Kubernetes: From Local Dev to Production Members Public

Compare minikube vs. Kubernetes for local development and production. Learn key differences, use cases, and best practices for a smooth transition.

Michael Guarino
Michael Guarino
Comparisons