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Kubernetes supports worker [nodes](#gloss:node) running either Linux or Microsoft Windows.

The CNCF and its parent the Linux Foundation take a vendor-neutral approach towards compatibility. It is possible to join your [Windows server](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server) as a worker node to a Kubernetes cluster.

You can [install and set up kubectl on Windows](/docs/tasks/tools/install-kubectl-windows/) no matter what operating system you use within your cluster.

If you are using Windows nodes, you can read:

* [Networking On Windows](/docs/concepts/services-networking/windows-networking/) * [Windows Storage In Kubernetes](/docs/concepts/storage/windows-storage/) * [Resource Management for Windows Nodes](/docs/concepts/configuration/windows-resource-management/) * [Configure RunAsUserName for Windows Pods and Containers](/docs/tasks/configure-pod-container/configure-runasusername/) * [Create A Windows HostProcess Pod](/docs/tasks/configure-pod-container/create-hostprocess-pod/) * [Configure Group Managed Service Accounts for Windows Pods and Containers](/docs/tasks/configure-pod-container/configure-gmsa/) * [Security For Windows Nodes](/docs/concepts/security/windows-security/) * [Windows Debugging Tips](/docs/tasks/debug/debug-cluster/windows/) * [Guide for Scheduling Windows Containers in Kubernetes](/docs/concepts/windows/user-guide)

or, for an overview, read: