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Kubernetes Beyond Docker: Migrating to containerd and What It Means for Your Clusters

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0500

Kubernetes has deprecated and removed Docker support, but this doesn’t mean containers are going away. In fact, this architectural shift towards direct integration with containerd represents a significant evolution in container orchestration. This guide explores what this change means for your clusters, how to prepare, and why this transition ultimately creates a more stable and efficient Kubernetes ecosystem.

RKE2 the Hard Way: Part 3 – Setting up containerd and kubelet

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Part 3 – Setting up containerd and kubelet

In this part of the “RKE2 the Hard Way” training series, we will install and configure containerd (the container runtime) and kubelet (the Kubernetes node agent) on all our nodes. These components form the foundation of our Kubernetes cluster.

One of the key design decisions in RKE2 is to run the Kubernetes control plane components (etcd, kube-apiserver, kube-controller-manager, and kube-scheduler) as static pods managed by kubelet, rather than as systemd services. This approach simplifies deployment and maintenance, as kubelet manages the lifecycle of these critical components.

Complete Guide: Install Kubernetes Cluster on Ubuntu with Kubeadm and Swap Support

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 02:00:00 -0500

Setting up a Kubernetes cluster can be complex, but kubeadm simplifies the process significantly. This comprehensive guide walks you through installing a production-ready Kubernetes cluster on Ubuntu, with advanced features like swap support, CgroupV2 configuration, and containerd setup. Whether you’re building a development environment or preparing for production deployment, this guide provides all the necessary steps and best practices.

Deep Dive: Kubernetes Container Runtime (containerd)

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Containerd is the container runtime used in Kubernetes to manage container lifecycle operations. This deep dive explores its architecture, configuration, and internal workings.