K3s: the most downloaded Kubernetes distribution
K3s is a CNCF sandbox project that delivers a lightweight yet powerful certified Kubernetes distribution. When used with SUSE Rancher Prime, K3s is ideal for running production workloads with reliability for years
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Up to 5 years of support for k3s with SUSE Rancher Prime
With SUSE Rancher Prime, K3s users can manage 1000's of edge-based clusters using GitOps-driven Continuous Delivery. Obtain up to 5 years of enterprise support for k3s with SUSE Rancher Prime.
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A CNCF Sandbox Project
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Simplified and Secure
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Optimized for ARM
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