diff --git a/content/en/docs/concepts/windows/intro.md b/content/en/docs/concepts/windows/intro.md index 3e22aa7d624f0..4064a6f40694c 100644 --- a/content/en/docs/concepts/windows/intro.md +++ b/content/en/docs/concepts/windows/intro.md @@ -352,6 +352,38 @@ Windows Server SAC release The Kubernetes [version-skew policy](/docs/setup/release/version-skew-policy/) also applies. +## Worker Node Hardware Recommendations {#windows-node-hardware-recommendations} + +The minimum hardware requirements for a Windows worker node depend on several +factors, including the Windows operating system version and specific workload +requirements. Below are the minimum recommended resources, keeping in mind that +these can vary based on the individual deployment needs. + +For Windows Server installations, refer +to [Hardware requirements for Windows Server](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/get-started/hardware-requirements) +Microsoft documentation for the bare minimum hardware requirements. Similarly, +for Windows 10, refer +to [Windows 10 system requirements](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-10-system-requirements-6d4e9a79-66bf-7950-467c-795cf0386715). + +A Windows worker node should typically contain the following minimum recommended +resources. Refer to the specific Windows OS documentation for the most +up-to-date information on minimum hardware requirements. + +- 1.4 GHz 64-bit processor, supporting virtualization +- 8GB or more of RAM +- NIC card with at least 1 Gbit/s bandwidth +- At least 20GB of free disk space + +To optimize resource utilization, if a graphical user interface is not required, +it may be preferable to use a Windows OS installation that excludes +the [Windows Desktop Experience](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/get-started/install-options-server-core-desktop-experience) +installation option. This configuration typically allows for a more efficient +allocation of system resources. When it comes to considering disk space, it's +important to account for the relatively substantial size of Windows images +compared to Linux. Windows images are typically large, with +sizes [ranging from ~290MB to as much 11.2GB](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/containers/nano-server-x-server-core-x-server-which-base-image-is-the-right/ba-p/2835785) +for a single image. + ## Getting help and troubleshooting {#troubleshooting} Your main source of help for troubleshooting your Kubernetes cluster should start