# MicroK8s v1.25 released! **URL:** \ **Category:** Ecosystem\ **Tags:** microk8s\ **Created:** [August 25, 2022, 10:51am UTC](https://discuss.kubernetes.io/t/microk8s-v1-25-released/21083 "2022-08-25T10:51:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![kjackal](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discuss.kubernetes.io/kjackal/32/1750_2.png) [@kjackal](https://discuss.kubernetes.io/u/kjackal)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2022, 10:51am UTC](https://discuss.kubernetes.io/t/microk8s-v1-25-released/21083/1 "2022-08-25T10:51:14Z")
[MicroK8s](https://microk8s.io/) is a Kubernetes cluster delivered as a single snap package - it can be installed on any Linux distribution which supports [snaps](https://snapcraft.io/), as well as macOS and Windows. With a quick install, easy upgrades and great security, MicroK8s is perfect for micro clouds and edge computing. Try it on your laptop! ```auto snap install microk8s --classic --channel=1.25/stable ``` ## New MicroK8s features ### Strict confinement goes into general availability MicroK8s is delivered through Snaps and enjoys the benefits of updates and security features. Now we’re stepping even further in direction by implementing [strict confinement](https://snapcraft.io/docs/snap-confinement) as a new availability channel. We’re delighted to now offer our users a confined Kubernetes experience that has restricted host system access and a more restrictive security posture. Try it out with: ```auto snap install microk8s --channel=1.25-strict/stable ``` ### Shrinking snap size We’re constantly striving to improve our user experience and as part of this we want to give you MicroK8s in the fastest way possible. As part of this we’ve reduced our snap size by up to 25% to help you get your Kubernetes up and running faster than ever. ### Addons go from strength to strength With the introduction of core & community addon repositories, there are new observability, networking and security addons that are generally available in this release. ### Image side-loading support In order to facilitate offline deployments, faster start up times and local development; we have introduced[image sideloading](https://discuss.kubernetes.io/t/image-side-loading/20437) support into MicroK8s 1.25. ### Power9 architecture support You asked for it and we listened. For our community that uses Power9 based machines for acceleration, security and data-intensive workloads; MicroK8s can now be operated on these systems. ## Updates Most important updates since the last release: - Kubernetes core services - Usability Improvements - Addon updates Users following the latest stable MicroK8s track will be automatically upgraded to v1.25 in the next few days. Those who want to upgrade their existing clusters can follow the [instructions in our docs](https://microk8s.io/docs/upgrade-cluster). Remember, to call `sudo microk8s addons repo update ` on the addon repositories you would like to fetch updates for. For more information on MicroK8s consult the official [docs](https://microk8s.io/docs/), and to contribute to the project, check out the repo at [GitHub - canonical/microk8s: MicroK8s is a small, fast, single-package Kubernetes for datacenters and the edge.](https://github.com/ubuntu/microk8s), or chat with us on the [Kubernetes Slack](http://slack.kubernetes.io/), in the #microk8s channel!