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k3s
Open SourceApache-2.0Lightweight Kubernetes distribution for edge and IoT
Description
k3s is a certified, lightweight Kubernetes distribution by Rancher/SUSE, optimized for edge computing, IoT devices, and resource-constrained environments. It packages Kubernetes into a single binary under 100 MB, replaces etcd with SQLite as the default storage, and includes Traefik as an ingress controller. k3s is fully compatible with standard Kubernetes and is also excellent for development environments.
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Platforms
LinuxDocker
Replaces the following proprietary tools
AWS EKS→k3s
Azure AKS→k3s
Self-Hosting
k3s can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure. Visit the official documentation for installation instructions.
Documentation →Categories
Tags
#kubernetes#go#leichtgewichtig#edge#iot
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