Native macOS virtualization
Veertu is built on top of macOS recently released Hypervisor.Framework. Veertu uses APIs provided by the framework for resource scheduling and power management, without the need to install kernel level extensions (KEXTs). Hence, there is no forced intervention at the kernel level and it lets macOS operating system manage virtualization resource needs in the same manner as other Native Mac Apps.
Privilege Separation
Privilege separation means breaking up a piece of software into multiple pieces so that each piece individually requires fewer capabilities and so that those capabilities are protected from inappropriate use by other parts of the app, tool, or daemon.
Wherever needed, we have implemented this model for privilege helpers and allow users take an explicit action to show consent for such operations.
Snappy and Responsive like Native macOS Apps
Veertu operates like any other native Mac App and doesn’t change the overall desktop experience for the user. It lets macOS manage the scheduling of resources and power, without interfering or over riding it. As a result, the VMs running in Veertu feel snappier to work with.
Vagrant support to build, manage and share your dev environments
Package your VMs as Vagrant Veertu boxes to distribute and share them with your team members. Then, build your dev environments using familiar “vagrant up”, “vagrant ssh” and other Vagrant commands and workflow. Support for vagrant is available at no additional cost in our free tier as well as for the paid option.
Support for Bridged Networking and USB
Bridged network support is available and is implemented using native macOS bridging capabilities, configurable via System Preferences. Uses privileged resources only on demand basis for when you enable bridged networking support. Developers can build comprehensive Level 2 network bridges, configurable via standard system tools.
Veertu Desktop allows connecting of any kind of USB devices (including USB3.0 and 3.1) to the VM. This functionality operates fully in user space in interactive and transparent manner.
Native macOS virtualization
Veertu is built on top of macOS recently released Hypervisor.Framework. Veertu uses APIs provided by the framework for resource scheduling and power management, without the need to install kernel level extensions (KEXTs). Hence, there is no forced intervention at the kernel level and it lets macOS operating system manage virtualization resource needs in the same manner as other Native Mac Apps.
Sandboxed VMs
macOS kernel extensions modules built by third parties can potentially create security holes. Veertu virtualization is built entirely in user-space and uses only Apple approved Hypervisor.Framework interface. VMs in Veertu run without root permissions and keep your Macs security intact.
Use this feature along with ‘Read Only’ toggle, to run malware/security Build and Test VM based environments, without worrying about cross contaminating or infecting your Mac.
Snappy and Responsive like Native macOS Apps
Veertu operates like any other native Mac App and doesn’t change the overall desktop experience for the user. It lets macOS manage the scheduling of resources and power, without interfering or over riding it. As a result, the VMs running in Veertu feel snappier to work with.
Vagrant support to build, manage and share your dev environments
Package your VMs as Vagrant Veertu boxes to distribute and share them with your team members. Then, build your dev environments using familiar “vagrant up”, “vagrant ssh” and other Vagrant commands and workflow. Support for vagrant is available at no additional cost in our free tier as well as for the paid option.
Support for Bridged Networking and USB
Bridged network support is available and is implemented using native macOS bridging capabilities, configurable via System Preferences. Uses privileged resources only on demand basis for when you enable bridged networking support. Developers can build comprehensive Level 2 network bridges, configurable via standard system tools.
Veertu Desktop allows connecting of any kind of USB devices (including USB3.0 and 3.1) to the VM. This functionality operates fully in user space in interactive and transparent manner.