Managing Cluster State with the K3s Embedded SQLite Datastore
Learn how K3s uses an embedded SQLite database to replace etcd in single-node clusters, reducing resource overhead while maintaining full Kubernetes API functionality.
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k3sChoosing the Right Datastore for K3s: When to Stick with SQLite
Learn when to use K3s' embedded SQLite datastore versus external options like MySQL or etcd, including performance limits and verification steps for small clusters.
Choosing the Right Datastore for K3s: SQLite vs. External DBs
K3s replaces etcd with SQLite by default to reduce overhead. Learn when to stick with SQLite for edge simplicity and when to migrate to an external database for high availability.
Automating k3s Deployments Using k3OS Immutable Configuration
Learn how k3OS uses an immutable root filesystem and a dedicated config partition to automate k3s cluster deployments and eliminate configuration drift.