--- title: Kubernetes 1.23 rc testing with MicroK8s description: Kubernetes 1.23 release candidate is now available for testing and experimentation and MicroK8s is the fastest way to try it out. url: https://canonical.com/blog/kubernetes-testing-microk8s-1-23-release-candidate?format=md --- 1. [Blog](https://canonical.com/blog) 2. Article --- [Alex Chalkias](https://canonical.com/blog/author/achalkias "More about Alex Chalkias") 24 November 2021 # Kubernetes 1.23 rc testing with MicroK8s [kubernetes](https://canonical.com/blog/tag/kubernetes) [MicroK8s](https://canonical.com/blog/tag/microk8s) [release candidate](https://canonical.com/blog/tag/release-candidate) --- Share the article Today, Kubernetes 1.23 release candidate was made available upstream for testing and experimentation. General availability is planned for December 7th, so now is the time to report back any issues or bugs. Developers, DevOps and open source software enthusiasts can try out the latest features using [MicroK8s](https://microk8s.io/). MicroK8s is a lightweight, CNCF-certified Kubernetes distribution with a streamlined UX. It can run from a local workstation to the cloud and is ideal to build edge clusters as it includes all Kubernetes services and useful addons in a single light package. MicroK8s tracks all upstream releases, and allows users to select between stable versions for production, beta, or release candidate versions for testing. ## How to install the latest Kubernetes It takes a single command to get the latest Kubernetes with MicroK8s: ``` sudo snap install microk8s --channel=1.23/candidate --classic ``` Alternatively, go to and select 1.23/candidate. MicroK8s on the Snapcraft webpage MicroK8s runs on Ubuntu and all major Linux distributions, [Windows](https://ubuntu.com/tutorials/install-microk8s-on-windows#1-overview), and [macOS](https://ubuntu.com/tutorials/install-microk8s-on-mac-os#1-overview). It is [optimised](https://ubuntu.com/blog/microk8s-memory-optimisation) to run on devices of small form factors such as the [RaspberryPi](https://ubuntu.com/tutorials/how-to-kubernetes-cluster-on-raspberry-pi?&_ga=2.226925593.569641029.1615897880-603441733.1611930154#1-overview) or the NVIDIA Jetson, with support for x86 and ARM architectures. For more on MicroK8s, you can [read the docs](https://microk8s.io/docs) or [follow the tutorials](https://microk8s.io/tutorials). We welcome your feedback on [Discourse](https://discuss.kubernetes.io/c/general-discussions/microk8s/26) or [Slack](http://slack.kubernetes.io/) (#microk8s). And if you have any bugs or technical issues to report, you can file them on [GitHub](https://github.com/ubuntu/microk8s/issues). Photo by [National Cancer Institute](https://unsplash.com/@nci?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/s/photos/microscope?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText) ## 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