k8s: The Shift to cgroup v2 in Kubernetes: What You Need to Know

· Sujith Quintelier · Oct. 7, 2026, 9:54 a.m.
Summary
This blog post discusses Kubernetes' transition from cgroup v1 to cgroup v2, detailing the implications for users and the new features introduced in version 1.36, such as Memory QoS and improved resource management. It serves as a guide for developers to adapt to these changes as cgroup v1 becomes deprecated.