# Kubernetes Node vs. Pod vs. Cluster: What’s the Difference?  ## Metadata - Author: [[CloudZero]] - Full Title: Kubernetes Node vs. Pod vs. Cluster: What’s the Difference? - Category: #articles - Summary: Kubernetes runs containerized applications using pods, nodes, and clusters. A pod groups one or more containers with shared storage and networking. Nodes are machines that run pods, and clusters are groups of nodes managed by the control plane. - URL: https://www.cloudzero.com/blog/kubernetes-node-vs-pod/ ## Highlights - Kubernetes (K8s) automates most container management tasks, empowering engineers to manage high-performing, modern applications at scale. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01kb2kfgs6ab154s2yr2egs9fp))