k3s
7 guides tagged “k3s”.
- Why Is My Kubernetes Pod Stuck Pending? A Pending pod has not been scheduled onto a node. Learn the causes — resources, taints, selectors, volumes — and how to diagnose each with describe.
- k3s for Vibecoders: Kubernetes on One Cheap Server, Without the Cloud Bill k3s is real Kubernetes in a single binary that runs on a $6 VPS. Learn what it bundles, how to deploy your AI-built app to it, and when a managed cluster is still the better call.
- How to Run PostgreSQL on k3s (With Backups That Actually Restore) Run Postgres on a single-node k3s cluster with a StatefulSet, a PersistentVolumeClaim, and a scheduled off-node backup you have restored at least once.
- Kubernetes vs k3s: Which Should You Run for an AI-Built App? Kubernetes and k3s run the same manifests. The difference is packaging, operations, and cost. A decision guide for small apps and solo builders.
- What Is k3s (and When Should You Use It)? k3s is certified Kubernetes in a single binary: same API, bundled ingress and storage, and small enough to run on one cheap server. What it is and when to use it.
- How to Set Up GitOps on a Single-Node k3s Cluster Point Argo CD at a Git repository and let it drive a single-node k3s cluster: automatic sync, drift correction, and rollbacks that are git reverts instead of kubectl commands.
- How to Deploy an App to a Cheap VPS With k3s Install k3s on a single VPS, deploy a containerized app with a Deployment and Service, expose it with an Ingress, and add automatic HTTPS with cert-manager.