Question 1

How does Typhoon compare to k3s?

Accepted Answer

Typhoon is a minimal Kubernetes distribution using Terraform for declarative multi-cloud deployments, while k3s is lightweight and optimized for edge computing. Typhoon focuses on stability and freedom, whereas k3s prioritizes ease of use and low resource consumption.

Question 2

How to add custom addons to a Typhoon cluster?

Accepted Answer

Typhoon is designed to integrate with addons like Prometheus or Grafana; you can use provided Terraform modules or apply manifests manually with kubectl. The documentation includes addon overviews for guidance on installation and configuration.

Question 3

Is Typhoon good for production use?

Accepted Answer

Typhoon is used in production by the authors and others, with stable modules for major platforms, but some features are in beta. It's best for teams comfortable with self-managed Kubernetes and Terraform, and willing to handle operational aspects.

Question 4

What are the costs of running Typhoon on AWS?

Accepted Answer

Costs depend on the resources provisioned, such as EC2 instances and load balancers; Typhoon itself is free, but you pay for AWS infrastructure. The Terraform modules define these resources, so costs scale with your cluster size and configuration.

Question 5

How to troubleshoot issues in Typhoon clusters?

Accepted Answer

Troubleshooting relies on standard Kubernetes tools like kubectl and cluster logs, since Typhoon provides minimal base clusters. The project offers limited support, so users need operational expertise or community help for debugging.

Question 6

Does Typhoon support ARM64 architecture?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but only in alpha status for AWS and Azure with Flatcar Linux, as indicated in the modules table. It's not yet stable for production use, so caution is advised for deployments requiring ARM64.

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