k0s

Open SourceFunded

Certified Kubernetes distribution for any infrastructure, zero friction deployment

About k0s

k0s is a CNCF-certified, open source Kubernetes distribution designed to simplify deployment and management of Kubernetes clusters across diverse infrastructures including bare-metal, on-premises, edge, IoT, and public or private clouds. It is engineered to reduce operational complexity by providing a single binary with zero host OS dependencies, enabling rapid cluster bootstrapping without requiring specialized Kubernetes expertise. This makes it suitable for enterprises seeking a consistent Kubernetes experience regardless of environment.

The platform supports multiple Kubernetes versions and container runtimes, with built-in security features such as RBAC, network policies, and pod security policies. It offers flexible control plane datastores, supports various machine architectures and host operating systems, and integrates with common CNI and CSI providers. Enterprise-grade capabilities include zero-downtime upgrades, cluster backup and restore, and GPU support. With commercial support available from Mirantis, k0s is positioned as a reliable foundation for enterprise Kubernetes projects requiring hybrid and multi-cloud deployments.

Key Capabilities

✓CNCF-certified Kubernetes distribution
✓Single binary with zero host OS dependencies
✓Supports bare-metal, cloud, edge, and IoT deployments
✓Built-in security and compliance features
✓Zero-downtime cluster upgrades and backup

Integrations

Kube-Router CNICalico CNIHelm Charts

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