Networking Playgrounds

Remote sandbox environments for learning and experimenting without worrying about setup and cleanup. Run anything on vanilla Linux VMs, get a fresh Docker host or Kubernetes cluster in seconds, publish ports, collaborate via sharing terminal sessions, SSH from the command line, and more.

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Official Collection

Playgrounds crafted by iximiuz Labs for efficient hands-on learning and safe experimentation.

Playground on  LinuxNetworking

FlexBox

Your perfect base playground. Create purpose-built sandbox environments by choosing up to five VMs with custom root filesystems and organizing them into any number of local networks.

Playground on  Networking

MiniLAN (Ubuntu)

Four refined Ubuntu VMs connected into a single network.

Playground on  Networking

MiniLAN (Ubuntu, Docker)

Four Ubuntu servers with Docker pre-installed connected into a single network.

Playground on  NetworkingContainers

Docker Swarm

A three-node swarm accompanied by an ephemeral registry for ease of experimentation. Batteries included!

Playground on  NetworkingContainers

Basecamp Kamal

Kamal is a simple but handy tool to deploy containerized web apps on good old VMs.

Community Collection

Playgrounds contributed by the community members sharing their knowledge and expertise.

Playground on  LinuxNetworkingContainers

Uncloud Cluster

A multi-node Uncloud cluster with a standalone control node. About Uncloud: https://github.com/psviderski/uncloud

Playground on  LinuxNetworkingObservability

Ubuntu eBPF

Experimental playground with out of the box eBPF support through BTF

Playground on  CloudNetworkingKubernetes

Tailscale Homelab Access

A multi-node K3s cluster to demo connecting and troubleshooting a homelab remotely via tailscale. All username/passwords are admin/admin123