Running Kubernetes at the Edge using K3s
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Kubernetes: A Better Solution for Edge Deployments
This chapter explores why Kubernetes is a superior choice for edge deployments, as it provides a familiar API and deployment structure, reduces the learning curve, and enables easy management at the edge. It discusses the consistent API server experience and challenges of managing different environments, as well as highlights K3s as a lightweight and easy-to-install distribution of Kubernetes for resource-constrained edge environments. Additionally, it covers the requirements for setting up and maintaining a Kubernetes cluster at the edge, the importance of building efficient applications, and the deployment options for running Kubernetes at the edge.
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