containerization

LXD 6.10 Container & Virtual Machine Manager Released as New LTS

OnOctober 19, 2026

LXD 6.10 LTS is out with new image registries, improved disaster recovery, enhanced clustering, and long-term support through 2031.

Microsoft Brings Native Linux Container Workflows to WSL

OnSeptember 29, 2026

Microsoft makes WSL Containers generally available, bringing a native CLI, improved networking, storage controls, and tighter Windows integration.

Incus 7.5 Adds OVN Child Networks, Live Instance Moves

OnSeptember 26, 2026

Incus 7.5 brings OVN child networks, live instance moves between projects, improved VM support, new metrics, and 11 security fixes.

What’s Up Docker 9.0 Released With SQLite Backend, RBAC, and API Tokens

OnSeptember 24, 2026

WUD 9.0 arrives with a new SQLite-based persistence layer, three user roles, personal API tokens, and improved OIDC support.

Portainer 3.0 Goes Kubernetes-First, Leaving Docker Secondary

OnSeptember 20, 2026

Portainer 3.0 shifts its development focus to Kubernetes, while native Docker, Swarm, and Podman environments remain supported but lose feature parity.

Incus 7.4 Adds Near-Live Container Migration for ZFS and Btrfs

OnAugust 30, 2026

Incus 7.4 adds near-live container migration for ZFS and Btrfs, expanded Secure Boot tooling, networking improvements, and two security fixes.

Podman 6.1 Adds Volume Renaming, Machine Restart

OnAugust 13, 2026

Podman 6.1 is out with new volume rename and machine restart commands, Quadlet enhancements, improved networking, and multiple bug fixes.

Incus 7.3 Released with Shared GPU Acceleration and 13 Security Fixes

OnAugust 1, 2026

Incus 7.3 introduces shared 3D GPU acceleration for Linux virtual machines, easier port forwarding, UEFI NVRAM management, and fixes for 13 security vulnerabilities.