Host Configuration

Configure users, environment variables, kernel modules, and other host settings.

Adding users

How to create additional user accounts, either manually or with Butane configs.

Configuring date and time zone

How to configure date, timezone and time synchronization.

Using systemd drop-in units

How to customize the running system by using drop-in units.

Scheduling tasks with systemd timers

How to schedule recurring tasks with systemd timers.

Using environment variables in systemd units

How to configure and use environment variables in systemd units.

Kernel modules and other settings

How to configure kernel modules, sysctl parameters, and other common Flatcar settings.

Using NVIDIA GPUs on Flatcar

How to use and customize the NVIDIA driver on Flatcar

Tuning Flatcar Container Linux power management

How to choose the CPU governor to use.