#125 Why Kubernetes Belongs on Raspberry Pi’s, PLCs, and the Edge

In this episode of The Dutch Kubernetes Podcast, Ronald and Jan sit down with Jussi Nummelin, Senior Principal Engineer at Mirantis, to explore the world of lightweight Kubernetes, edge computing, and multi-cluster orchestration.

Jussi introduces k0s, a fully upstream Kubernetes distribution packaged as a single, statically compiled binary with zero dependencies. He explains why simplicity, predictability, and minimal operational overhead are essential for edge and IoT environments such as factory floors, industrial controllers, and remote locations with limited connectivity.

The conversation then moves to K0rdent, Mirantis’ multi-cluster management layer built on top of Cluster API. K0rdent enables organizations to declaratively manage large numbers of clusters while automatically deploying essential “beachhead services” like CNI, storage, and observability across environments.

Finally, Jussi shares his perspective on the future of Kubernetes: why it’s here to stay, how edge and cloud are converging, and why Kubernetes is becoming the standard orchestration layer far beyond the traditional datacenter.

A practical and forward-looking episode packed with real-world use cases, architectural insights, and a clear vision of where Kubernetes is heading.

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