Ivan Velichko 6/22/2025

Server-Side Playgrounds Reimagined: Build, Boot, and Network Your Own Virtual Labs

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This technical article details the 'Playgrounds 2.0' overhaul of the iximiuz Labs platform. It explains how the playgrounds use custom microVMs (based on Firecracker) with tailored kernels to provide a realistic server environment for learning Docker, Kubernetes, and networking. The post covers VM construction, YAML manifests, custom rootfs images, and multi-network setups, aimed at developers and engineers.

Server-Side Playgrounds Reimagined: Build, Boot, and Network Your Own Virtual Labs

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