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Features and improvements we're currently working on

Custom VM Deployments with userData Templates

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For more flexibility when deploying VMs, we’ve added support for parameterized user data templates. Image publishers can now attach templates to their VM images, defining configurable fields that users can populate during VM creation.

Kubernetes 1.32 Upgrade & Deployment Improvements

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Support for Kubernetes version 1.32 for newly created clusters, bringing the latest upstream enhancements and security patches. In addition, clusters deployed within a single Cloudspace now automatically place master nodes in an anti-affinity group, improving availability by spreading nodes across different hosts.

Local Storage Options for Kubernetes and Rancher

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choose to use local storage for Kubernetes master node disks and Rancher data disks. This improves performance for workloads requiring low-latency disk access while still allowing flexibility depending on deployment requirements.

Rancher HA Improvements

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VMs in Rancher management clusters are now also distributed using an anti-affinity group when deployed together, reducing the risk of a single point of failure in high-availability setups. Rancher version is also updated to 2.103

Secure boot

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support for Secure Boot by introducing a new boot type: uefi-secure-boot. This enhances VM integrity by ensuring only signed, trusted software is loaded during the boot process.

vGPU Management Revamp

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overhaul of the vGPU experience with a smoother selection and reservation flow, clearer profile listings, and grouped views by vendor and model. Admins can now see which vGPUs are in use, edit configurations for non-reserved profiles, and soon clone existing setups for quick reuse. Pricing is now shown upfront during reservation, and attaching a vGPU to a VM is easier than ever—whether creating a new one or managing an existing machine.

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Planned for the next release or two

AI for Cloud Control

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lets users manage their cloud resources by just talking to an expert assistant, instead of clicking through menus.

Backup

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Backup management across multiple storage targets — including remote S3-compatible destinations. Policies can sync automatically between targets, eliminating the need for manual duplication and ensuring consistency. Fine-grained backup mangament and overview of all backups and failures with repository overview in target details.

External Authentication via OIDC

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Allows admins to configure and manage external authentication providers using the OpenID Connect (OIDC) protocol. Once set up, customers can authenticate through their own identity systems, such as corporate SSO or third-party providers. Each OICD provider can be configured with different scopes and claims, enabling fine-grained access control and can be enabled or disabled seperately

Ingress & Load Balancer Enhancements

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manage ingress controllers at the worker pool level—enabling optional deployment and the ability to add or remove controllers per pool. Load balancers support for external Cloudspace IPs, with the option to specify the external network via service annotations. Additionally, both management and Kubernetes clusters can be deployed in nested Cloudspaces, with the ability to select the external network used to expose the Rancher UI.

Virtual Desktop Interface (VDI) Support

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Support for creating and managing Windows 11 virtual desktops through configurable VDI user profiles. Each profile defines machine specs, VM templates, user roles, cloud-init scripts, vGPU settings, and session behaviors—whether single-use or dedicated. Customers can control standby pools, backup policies, and lifecycle rules including recycling time and post-session availability. A downloadable agent for Windows, macOS, and Linux initiates WireGuard tunnels and launches RDP sessions via the dedicated VDI landing page.

vTPM Support for Virtual Machines

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enable a virtual Trusted Platform Module (vTPM) when creating a VM through the portal. vTPMs provide each VM with a secure, isolated environment for storing encryption keys and supporting features like secure boot. Once enabled, managing the VM — including actions like creation, restart, or deletion — will require a password, enhancing overall security and compliance.

Later

Coming in the next 6-12 months

Nothing planned for this timeframe yet. Check back soon!

Updates and changes

Release 22/10/2024: Security and Streamlining

a new set of features designed to enhance your Cloudspaces with improved security, streamlined processes, and time-saving tools

WireGuard for Connected Cloudspaces

VPN access to Cloudspaces via WireGuard

Bulk VM creation

Rancher version controller

Localization

Release 22/06/2024: Introducing Physical Storage for VMs

improving both system efficiency and user experience

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Highlights of what we’re cooking

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