What is Talos Linux based on?

Linux kernel, but immutable and API-only—no shell, SSH, or packages. Pure Kubernetes focus.

Does Bare Metal Kubernetes need 3 control plane nodes?

Yes, for etcd quorum. Two failures kill it; clouds hide this with managed etcd lies.

Can Cilium replace kube-proxy on Talos?

Absolutely—with `kubeProxyReplacement=true` and L2 announcements, ditching legacy overhead entirely.

Bare Metal Kubernetes with Talos and Cilium: Raw Power, No Cloud Tax

Tired of Kubernetes cloud bills eating your margins? Bare metal with Talos Linux and Cilium delivers raw performance without the vendor lock-in—here's how, straight from a 20-year cynic.

theAIcatchup Apr 09, 2026 3 min read

Rack of bare metal servers deploying Talos Linux Kubernetes cluster with Cilium eBPF networking

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Bare Metal Kubernetes with Talos skips cloud overhead for raw hardware performance and data control. 𝕏
Talos's immutability and API-drive eliminate common Linux hardening nightmares. 𝕏
Cilium eBPF delivers superior networking, making kube-proxy and MetalLB obsolete. 𝕏

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