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k3s

Open Source

About k3s

k3s is a certified Kubernetes distribution for IoT and edge computing.

Key Capabilities

  • ✓Certified Kubernetes distribution for production
  • ✓Lightweight single binary under 70MB
  • ✓Supports ARM64 and ARMv7 architectures
  • ✓Optimized for unattended and remote locations
  • ✓Automated cluster updates and simplified installation

Integrations

LonghornKubewarden

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Quick Facts

k3s.io
CategoryCloud Infrastructure
PricingOpen Source
DeploymentOn-Premises, Open Source
Target SizeEnterprise