Fully self-hosted Kubernetes
Lokomotive is the only Kubernetes distribution to run all infrastructure components—including all Kubernetes components—in Kubernetes itself.
Comes with a fully-supported collection of open source infrastructure technologies.
Keep your entire cluster up to date with Lokomotive’s seamless in-place updates.
Built-in security and application debugging tools backed by the Kinvolk Labs team.
Lokomotive is the only Kubernetes distribution to run all infrastructure components—including all Kubernetes components—in Kubernetes itself.
By running Kubernetes in Kubernetes, Lokomotive is able to leverage a unified update facility for the entire cluster, including Kubernetes components.
Alongside standard update mechanisms, Lokomotive also supports in-place updates, perfect for bare-metal and large storage nodes.
Lokomotive automatically enforces the upstream Kubernetes version skew policy to ensure continuous uptime during updates.
Lokomotive takes the guess work out of applying security best practices by shipping with pre-configured security tools and policies.
Lokomotive is backed by the Kinvolk Labs pentesting team who apply their experience to make sure Lokomotive is as secure as possible and evaluate new hardening measures regularly.
Kinvolk’s expert team has handpicked and configured the best-in-class open source security tooling. Benefit from Kinvolk’s on-going support and continued enhancements.
A key aspect of a secure system is running updated software. With Lokomotive’s frictionless update mechanism, ensuring your cluster is up to date becomes almost effortless.
Lokomotive can run as a full-stack Kubernetes cluster atop Flatcar Container Linux or on managed Kubernetes offerings.
Lokomotive consists of 3 well-defined layers; Flatcar Container Linux as the OS, vanilla upstream Kubernetes, and Lokomotive infrastructure components for all your clustering needs.
Lokomotive is not just upstream Kubernetes, it also includes Flatcar Container Linux and a full suite of infrastructure components integrated and configured for easy of operations.
Deploy Lokomotive infrastructure components on a managed Kubernetes service from a hyperscale cloud and reap the benefits of Lokomotive’s curated configuration and security.
lokoctl
for managing clusters, components and updatesDiscover your infrastructure's potential
Find out how our clients use Lokomotive in their organizations
Learn about Lokomotive