@Marvin - I am running prefect-server on a Kubernetes cluster using a prefect-worker Kubernetes work pool. When would I use the 2-latest-kubenetes docker image instead of 2-latest docker image

You should use the

2-latest-kubernetes

Docker image instead of the

2-latest

Docker image when you need an image specifically configured for Kubernetes environments. Here's why: 1. Kubernetes-Specific Configuration: - The

2-latest-kubernetes

image includes specific configurations and dependencies tailored for running within Kubernetes. This might include Kubernetes-native tools, optimized networking settings, and configurations not present in the standard

2-latest

image. 2. Optimized for Kubernetes Workloads: - It is optimized to handle Kubernetes workloads more efficiently. For example, it might handle scaling, logging, and other Kubernetes-native features more effectively. 3. Reduces Customization Needs: - Using the Kubernetes-specific image reduces the need for further customization or adjustments to your deployments since it comes pre-configured for Kubernetes use cases. You can read more details and considerations regarding Docker images in Prefect's documentation: - Deploying with Kubernetes - Using Docker Images with Work Pools This should help you make an informed decision based on your specific deployment environment.

the image with

kubernetes

in the name is only different in that it has

prefect-kubernetes

installed, which is required to start the Kubernetes worker

🤔 - I am successfully using the worker without ever using that image

when you start a worker and connect it to a work pool of a given type, it also tries to install any required dependencies

does it make any difference for prefect-server?

nope

Ah, I mis-spoke - I am using

2-python3.11-kubernetes

for prefect-worker.

yep, that should be totally fine