--- title: Kubernetes 1.19 release candidate available for testing description: The Kubernetes 1.19 release candidate is now available for download and experimentation ahead of general availability later this month. url: https://canonical.com/blog/kubernetes-1-19-release-candidate-available-for-testing?format=md --- 1. [Blog](https://canonical.com/blog) 2. Article --- [Canonical](https://canonical.com/blog/author/canonical "More about Canonical") 11 August 2020 # Kubernetes 1.19 release candidate available for testing [k8s](https://canonical.com/blog/tag/k8s) [kubernetes](https://canonical.com/blog/tag/kubernetes) [MicroK8s](https://canonical.com/blog/tag/microk8s) [release candidate](https://canonical.com/blog/tag/release-candidate) [testing](https://canonical.com/blog/tag/testing) --- Share the article The Kubernetes 1.19 release candidate is now available for download and experimentation ahead of general availability later this month. You can try it now with MicroK8s. To get the latest Kubernetes on your machine, install MicroK8s and get a lightweight, zero-ops K8s cluster in no time: ``` sudo snap install microk8s --channel=1.19/candidate --classic ``` Or install from   and select 1.19/candidate You can install MicroK8s on Ubuntu and all major Linux distributions or on [Windows](https://ubuntu.com/tutorials/install-microk8s-on-windows#1-overview) and [macOS](https://ubuntu.com/tutorials/install-microk8s-on-mac-os#1-overview) using native installers. For any questions or support requests on Kubernetes and MicroK8s,  [contact us](https://ubuntu.com/contact-us) or find our Kubernetes team on [Discourse](https://discuss.kubernetes.io/c/general-discussions/microk8s/26) or [Slack](http://slack.kubernetes.io/) (#microk8s). ## Sign up for our newsletter Get the latest Canonical news and updates in your inbox. Work email: \*I agree to receive information about Canonical's products and services. By submitting this form, I confirm that I have read and agree to [Canonical's Privacy Policy](https://canonical.com/legal/dataprivacy). Sign up ## Share on --- ## Related posts [### How to set up a micro lab: four principles for a reliable homelab](https://canonical.com/blog/how-to-set-up-a-reliable-homelab) After over a decade of running a homelab, I have learned a few difficult lessons. Although it begins as a “lab,” you inevitably end up with something you want to keep. If a... [Jake Nabasny](https://canonical.com/blog/author/slapcat) 17 March 2026 [### Accelerating AI with open source machine learning infrastructure](https://canonical.com/blog/accelerating-ai-with-open-source-machine-learning-infrastructure) The landscape of artificial intelligence is rapidly evolving, demanding robust and scalable infrastructure. To meet these challenges, we’ve developed a comprehensive reference... [Andreea Munteanu](https://canonical.com/blog/author/munteanuandreea) 20 March 2025 [### Deploy your Spring Boot application to production](https://canonical.com/blog/deploy-spring-application-to-production) In this article we walk through the steps required to deploy a Spring Boot application to production using Juju and Kubernetes. The goal is to showcase the integration of the... [Javier de la Puente](https://canonical.com/blog/author/javierdelapuente) 13 January 2026 [### Harnessing the potential of 5G with Kubernetes: a cloud-native telco transformation perspective](https://canonical.com/blog/harnessing-the-potential-of-5g-with-kubernetes-a-cloud-native-telco-transformation-perspective) Telecommunications networks are undergoing a cloud-native revolution. 5G promises ultra-fast connectivity and real-time services, but achieving those benefits requires an... [Benjamin Ryzman](https://canonical.com/blog/author/benjaminryzman) 10 December 2025