Low-power k3s labs that teach real distributed lessons.
Two nodes already teach HA control-plane behavior.
Four nodes with NVMe HATs: real etcd, real storage classes.
Eight+ nodes, 16GB each, racked: a legit CI/CD + k3s fleet.
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