Rancher
Kubernetes management platform
Always keep Kubernetes under control
With Rancher, we provide you with a platform with which you can easily manage and orchestrate Kubernetes clusters. You can use it to centrally control multiple clusters, deploy applications and efficiently scale and monitor your containers.
Rancher Features
Multi-cluster management
With Rancher, we enable you to centrally manage multiple Kubernetes clusters, regardless of whether they run in the cloud, on-premise or in hybrid environments. You can control, configure and monitor all your clusters from a single user interface. This simplifies administration and increases efficiency, especially in environments with distributed clusters.
Access and rights management
With Rancher, we set up role-based access control (RBAC) for Kubernetes to ensure that users can only access the resources that are approved for them. Authorizations can be controlled granularly, both for clusters and for specific projects or applications. This increases security and ensures that you retain control over access in complex multi-cluster environments.
Application catalog
Rancher provides you with an integrated application catalog that contains a variety of pre-built helmet charts and applications that you can easily deploy to your clusters. You can install and manage these applications with just a few clicks, without having to perform complex configuration steps manually. This saves time and simplifies the deployment of applications in Kubernetes environments.
Rancher Consulting
We help you with the conception, installation and integration of Rancher in your environment – for more power, know-how and peace of mind!
Power
We have been successfully supporting our customers in the operation of their IT infrastructures for many years. Whether it’s different industries, tools or operating systems – we’ve seen, operated and built it all. With extensive experience in best practices around Grafana, Prometheus, InfluxDB and other open source technologies, especially in the Linux environment, we are at your side with our know-how.
Know-how
We not only understand your IT systems and services, but also the big picture – the numerous aspects that make up the operation of complex IT infrastructures. In a world where IT is becoming increasingly complex and constantly changing, there is often a lack of time and personnel. This is exactly where we come in to provide you with optimum support.
Targeted reinforcement
As Linux generalists and open source experts, we are broadly positioned and deeply networked in the open source communities. With us by your side, you are never alone! Whether as an IT consultant, engineer, support or architect – we strengthen your team, relieve you and take over the work so that you can concentrate on the essentials.
Kubernetes Training
Learn the basics of container orchestration with Kubernetes
The Kubernetes training course offers a practical introduction and enables you to gain initial experience from a developer and operations perspective. You will acquire practical knowledge through numerous practical exercises.
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Questions & Answers
The most frequently asked questions about Rancher
What is Rancher for Kubernetes?
Rancher is an open source platform specifically designed to manage and simplify Kubernetes clusters. It provides a central user interface that can be used to deploy, monitor and manage multiple Kubernetes clusters in different environments (local, cloud or hybrid). Rancher simplifies the administration of Kubernetes with functions such as role-based access control, cluster security and application provisioning.
What is Suse Rancher?
SUSE Rancher is a commercial Kubernetes management platform developed by SUSE that makes it possible to centrally manage Kubernetes clusters in different environments. It provides tools for the provisioning, monitoring and security of clusters, including role-based access control and multi-cluster management. SUSE Rancher thus simplifies the management of complex Kubernetes infrastructures and supports both local and cloud-based environments.
Why Rancher?
Rancher is used to simplify and centralize the management of Kubernetes clusters, especially in multi-cluster and multi-cloud environments. It offers a user-friendly interface, automated security features and seamless integration with Kubernetes, making it attractive for both small teams and large organizations. Rancher's tools also make it easier to deploy, scale and monitor containerized applications.
What does Rancher Kubernetes cost?
The open source version of Rancher is free of charge and offers comprehensive Kubernetes management functions for various environments. For organizations that require additional support and advanced features, SUSE offers commercial support packages that are subject to a fee and vary depending on the level of service required. The exact cost of SUSE Rancher depends on the number of Kubernetes nodes and the chosen support level, although individual price quotes can be provided for larger deployments. Just ask us for the right model for your project.
What is the Rancher Desktop?
Rancher Desktop is a local development environment that allows developers to create and test containerized applications with Kubernetes on their own computer. It offers an integrated Kubernetes environment as well as support for container management tools such as Docker and nerdctl. Rancher Desktop facilitates development by making Kubernetes functions accessible directly on the local computer without the need for an external cloud environment.
What is Rancher Fleet?
Rancher Fleet is a GitOps-based tool for centralized management and deployment of Kubernetes applications across multiple clusters. It enables the automation of application deployment and updates by monitoring configurations from Git repositories and automatically rolling out changes to multiple clusters. With Fleet, companies can efficiently manage Kubernetes workloads at scale, regardless of the number or location of clusters.