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Architecture

Deep dive into Kairos architecture. Here you will learn in detail how the main features of Kairos have been designed.

Immutable

Learn about Kairos’ immutable architecture design, where the system boots in a restricted, permissionless mode with read-only paths. Discover how this approach enhances security, simplifies maintenance, and enables predictable upgrades across your infrastructure.

Container based

Discover how Kairos delivers its entire OS as a container image, enabling predictable upgrades and simple version control.

SecureBoot support

Learn how Kairos supports Secure Boot using signed artifacts to ensure system integrity across distributions.

Cloud init based

Meta-Distribution

P2P Network

How Kairos leverage Peer-to-peer (P2P) to self-coordinate clusters at the edge.

Trusted Boot Architecture

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