Nomad 1.8 adds exec2 task driver, support for Consul API gateway, and transparent proxy

HashiCorp has released version 1.8 of its orchestrator, Nomad, which introduces several new features including an exec2 driver, a refreshed UI for the jobs index page, Consul API gateway and transparent proxy support, among others. The update also marks the beginning of a Long-Term Support (LTS) release program for HashiCorp Nomad Enterprise. LTS releases aim to reduce operational overhead and risk by allowing organizations to receive critical fixes in minor releases without having to upgrade their major version more than once a year.