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Arti 1.3.0 is released: memory quota tracking, onion services, and more

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Fedora Linux 41 Unveils Multi-Version Kubernetes RPMs

posted by Rianne Schestowitz on Aug 22, 2024

Quoting: Fedora Linux 41 Unveils Multi-Version Kubernetes RPMs —

Fedora 41 is going to be an exciting release, especially for those involved in the enterprise and cloud computing sectors. Containerization plays a crucial role in this field, with Kubernetes being the de facto standard for orchestrating containerized services these days.

Why am I saying all this? Fedora 41, due for release at the end of October, has prepared some very pleasant surprises. Here’s what it’s all about.

To give K8s administrators using Fedora more flexibility and control, the distro has announced significant changes to its Kubernetes packaging strategy, starting with Fedora 41, which marks a shift from offering a single Kubernetes version per release to multiple supported versions simultaneously.

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Forthcoming Kubernetes Packaging Changes - Fedora Magazine

Starting with Fedora Linux 41 (currently rawhide, late October 2024 release target), Kubernetes RPMs will transition from a single Kubernetes version for each Fedora Linux release to multiple versions for each release. The planned versioned Kubernetes RPMs will include all versions currently supported by the Kubernetes team.

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