Getting K2s
K2s can be acquired in two different ways, depending on the intended use:
- Option 1: Downloading Official Release Package for e.g. use in development environments, test systems or production scenarios.
- Option 2: Cloning Git Repository for development of K2s or making use of the latest (potentially unstable) features. All dependencies get downloaded during the installation process.
Note
The target installation folder must fulfill the following requirements:
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Folder name contains only:
- Letters of the English alphabet (uppercase and lowercase)
- Digits of the decimal system
- Spaces
- Special characters:
+,-,_and.
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No special folders (e.g. symbolic links) are allowed
Tip
Due to legal/license considerations, K2s cannot provide a full offline installation package for e.g. air-gap scenarios out-of-the-box, but you can create one yourself locally, see Creating an Offline Package.
[Option 1] Downloading Official Release Package
Download the latest released and officially cleared K2s version from K2s Releases.
Tip
Please make sure to check Unblock in the file properties dialog before extracting the zip file (if this option is available):
Extract the zip file to a target folder of your choice (e.g. c:\target-dir) and proceed with the installation, see Installing K2s.
Warning
It is recommended to install K2s to the Windows system drive (most likely C:\), because some 3rd-party components might assume that C:\ is the Windows host's system drive, e.g. Windows-based containers running in host mode.
[Option 2] Cloning Git Repository
To clone the Git repository into a new folder of your choice, run: