# Rancher*
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## k8s & k3s
* **Kubernetes**: Platform for managing containers
Developed by Google, production-grade
* **k3s**: Kubernetes compiled in one small binary
Developed by Rancher Labs
* **k8s**: Abreviation for Kubernetes
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## Rancher & RancherOS
* **Rancher**: Production-grade server application
Platform for deploying Kubernetes clusters on various platforms
* **RancherOS**: Production-grade operating system
Designed for running services in Docker
* **k3OS**: Operating system in early development
Contains preinsalled k3s working out-of-the-box
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## Why are k3s & k3OS important
* Easy and fast to deploy
* Great for edge computing
* Embedded solutions, stand-alone systems
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