Streamlining VM Creation in KubeVirt - Where Are We Now?

Explore the latest developments in streamlining virtual machine creation within KubeVirt in this 31-minute conference talk from DevConf.CZ 2024. Dive into the InstanceTypes and Preferences API, designed to simplify the process of running VMs natively in Kubernetes. Learn how these abstractions for resource sizing, performance, and OS support allow users to focus on application-relevant parameters. Discover the journey from the initial v1beta1 API introduction in KubeVirt v1.0.0 to the improvements available in KubeVirt v1.2.0. Gain insights into the basics of InstanceTypes and Preferences, understand their practical applications, and explore the technical advancements since the v1.0.0 release. Conclude with a look at future plans and the roadmap towards a stable v1 of the API, providing a comprehensive overview of KubeVirt's evolving VM creation capabilities.