Quick answer: Kubernetes orchestrates containers (pods, deployments, services). On a VPS start with k3s – full K8s is overkill for most setups.
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Do I need Kubernetes or is Docker Compose enough?
Docker Compose: up to ~50 containers, 1-3 servers. Kubernetes: from 50+ microservices, multi-region, high-availability. For beginners: compose. If you scale: K8s. Alternative: k3s (lightweight K8s).
k3s vs. minikube vs. full Kubernetes – which for NexoraHost?
minikube: local development only. k3s: production-ready, 50MB, perfect for NexoraHost. Full K8s: overkill for
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