### Introducing Plural Workbenches: Build-Your-Own Agents for DevOps Workbenches are always-on, configurable DevOps agents that investigate alerts, fix environment issues, and close tickets, so lean platform teams can focus on the roadmap. [Aaron Smallberg](https://www.plural.sh/blog/author/aaron/) 15 Apr 2026 --- ### Introducing the Plural Agent Runtime: Your Kubernetes Cluster as a Coding Agent The medium-difficulty tasks clogging your engineering backlog don't need to be there. The Plural Agent Runtime turns your existing Kubernetes infrastructure into an autonomous, secure compute layer for running coding agents, so the work gets done while your team focuses on what matters. [Aaron Smallberg](https://www.plural.sh/blog/author/aaron/) 25 Feb 2026 --- ### 2025 Year-End Product Update: The Year AI Came to DevOps This year's biggest bet paid off. We didn't just add AI features. We made Plural AI-native. Every capability in this article shares the same foundation: semantic understanding of your entire infrastructure, strict permission boundaries, and GitOps-based review loops that keep humans in control. [Aaron Smallberg](https://www.plural.sh/blog/author/aaron/) 29 Jan 2026 --- ### Introducing Plural Infra Research: From GitOps to Diagrams with AI The architecture of a complex system shouldn't exist only in the minds of a few senior engineers. Plural Infra Research is an AI-powered agent that automatically diagrams and analyzes your infrastructure. [Michael Guarino](https://www.plural.sh/blog/author/mjg/) 18 Nov 2025 --- ### Introducing Plural Sentinels: Automated Infrastructure Validation for Kubernetes To truly scale operations, teams need to move beyond the checklist and adopt a system that provides packaged, automated, and auditable infrastructure integration testing. That's why we created Plural Sentinels. [Michael Guarino](https://www.plural.sh/blog/author/mjg/) 18 Nov 2025 --- ### The Cursor Moment for DevOps In the past decade, DevOps has evolved from Chef scripts and ClickOps to a highly dynamic environment merging infrastructure as code, Kubernetes, and constant ecosystem change into a complex mess. We all know the pain of endless Kubernetes upgrades, YAML sprawl, and scary Terraform applies. Moreover, current AI tooling lacks. [Sam Weaver](https://www.plural.sh/blog/author/sam/) / [Michael Guarino](https://www.plural.sh/blog/author/mjg/) 9 Oct 2025 --- ### Self-Hosting LLMs on Kubernetes: NVIDIA Jetson + K3s LLMs are ubiquitous, and there's a vibrant open source ecosystem with tons of implementations to choose from. But here's the thing: actually running them yourself is surprisingly difficult. Learn how to operate your own in this article. [Michael Guarino](https://www.plural.sh/blog/author/mjg/) 27 Sep 2025 --- ### GitOps Setup of Cilium Multi-Cluster with Plural When you're running multiple Kubernetes clusters, finding the right network topology is difficult. If you're considering the multi-cluster network route, this guide will help you get started quickly. [Michael Guarino](https://www.plural.sh/blog/author/mjg/) 26 Sep 2025 --- ### GKE Kubernetes Tutorial: From Single Cluster to Fleet Get a practical GKE Kubernetes tutorial covering setup, deployment, scaling, and fleet management for platform teams and DevOps engineers. [Michael Guarino](https://www.plural.sh/blog/author/mjg/) 24 Apr 2026 --- ### A Practical Guide to Zero Trust Kubernetes Get actionable steps for implementing zero trust Kubernetes. Learn best practices, essential tools, and how to secure clusters with identity-based controls. [Michael Guarino](https://www.plural.sh/blog/author/mjg/) 23 Apr 2026 --- ### `kubectl describe ingress`: A Troubleshooting Guide Get practical troubleshooting tips for `kubectl describe ingress`. Learn how to inspect Ingress resources, diagnose issues, and improve Kubernetes reliability. [Michael Guarino](https://www.plural.sh/blog/author/mjg/) 22 Apr 2026 --- ### OpenShift Kubernetes Tutorial: A Step-by-Step Guide Get a practical OpenShift Kubernetes tutorial with step-by-step setup, deployment, and management tips for building reliable containerized applications. [Michael Guarino](https://www.plural.sh/blog/author/mjg/) 21 Apr 2026 --- ### The Complete Guide to Azure Kubernetes Monitoring Get expert tips on Azure Kubernetes monitoring, including key metrics, cost control, alerting, and best practices for managing AKS clusters at scale. [Michael Guarino](https://www.plural.sh/blog/author/mjg/) 17 Apr 2026 --- ### MicroK8s vs. Kubernetes: Key Differences Explained Get a clear comparison of MicroK8s vs. Kubernetes, including architecture, setup, and use cases, to help you choose the right Kubernetes solution. [Michael Guarino](https://www.plural.sh/blog/author/mjg/) 16 Apr 2026 --- ### A Guide to `kubectl get pv` with Examples Learn how to use `kubectl get pv` to inspect, troubleshoot, and manage persistent volumes in Kubernetes with clear examples and practical tips. [Michael Guarino](https://www.plural.sh/blog/author/mjg/) 15 Apr 2026