k3OS Immutable Node Design: Trust Boundaries and Upgrade Safety
Run K3s on immutable k3OS nodes by configuring through cloud-init, protecting the cluster token, and verifying writable state partitions.
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Run K3s on immutable k3OS nodes by configuring through cloud-init, protecting the cluster token, and verifying writable state partitions.
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