SUSE Rancher Kubernetes Management
ScaleCloud designs, builds, and operates SUSE Rancher for multi-cluster Kubernetes management — with RKE2, Fleet GitOps, and unified operations across on-prem, cloud, and edge for portable, governed, and scalable container platforms.
Manage 100+ K8s clusters.
GitOps at scale with Fleet.
On-prem, cloud, and edge.
Policy and RBAC unified.
Full-lifecycle SUSE Rancher expertise
From setup to Fleet GitOps — select a lifecycle stage to see the focus areas, deliverables, and tooling we bring.
Assess
K8s estateAssess existing K8s clusters, workloads, and Rancher fit.
- Assess
- Clusters
- Workloads
- Assessment
- Cluster map
- Fit analysis
Ten services across the Rancher lifecycle
A complete Rancher practice — select a service to explore the outcomes and where it fits.
Rancher Assessment
Assess existing K8s clusters and Rancher fit.
K8s estateDepth across every Rancher domain
We deliver across the full Rancher portfolio — select a domain to see what it covers and where it fits best.
RKE2
6 native servicesRKE2 hardened Kubernetes distribution.
A multi-cluster Rancher architecture
Rancher server, RKE2 clusters, Fleet GitOps, governance, monitoring, and operations layers. Select a layer to explore its components and design principles.
Cluster Layer
120+ clustersRKE2, RKE, K3s, and managed K8s.
- Distributed
- Portable
- Managed
How we deliver SUSE Rancher
Select a delivery track to explore our approach — deployment, GitOps, and operations.
Deployment & Clusters
14 daysDeploy Rancher and provision/import clusters.
- Rancher server setup
- RKE2 cluster provisioning
- Importing existing clusters
- EKS/AKS/GKE integration
- K3s for edge
- High availability setup
- RBAC configuration
- Testing
SUSE Rancher capability depth
Seven capability areas with detailed features — select an area to explore each component and what it delivers.
RKE2
Hardened K8s.
- RKE2Hardened K8s
- ContainerdRuntime
- etcdData store
- FIPSFIPS ready
- CISCIS compliant
- HardenedSecurity hardened
- ProvisionAuto provision
- UpgradeAuto upgrade
- HAHigh availability
Start with a focused Rancher assessment
Three assessments that turn Rancher ambition into a multi-cluster plan.
Rancher Readiness Assessment
Assess existing K8s estate, clusters, and Rancher fit.
Duration: 2–3 weeksRequest AssessmentFleet GitOps Assessment
Assess GitOps readiness, multi-cluster needs, and Fleet fit.
Duration: 1–2 weeksRequest AssessmentK8s Security Assessment
Assess K8s security, CIS compliance, and hardening gaps.
Duration: 1 weekRequest AssessmentOutcomes our Rancher practice delivers
120+ Clusters Managed
Unified multi-cluster management across on-prem, cloud, and edge — 120+ K8s clusters from one Rancher control plane.
Fleet GitOps at Scale
Fleet GitOps with 42 repos syncing 120+ clusters continuously — GitOps deployment at scale, declaratively and automatically.
98% CIS Compliant
CIS benchmark hardening across all clusters with continuous compliance — 98% CIS score, automatically enforced.
Continue across the platform ecosystem
Explore related platforms — select one to see its strengths and where it fits.
Container Platforms
Container platforms overview.
Insights from our SUSE Rancher architects
Field-tested perspectives on Fleet, multi-cluster, and RKE2 — with author and read time.
Managing 120+ Clusters with Rancher
How Rancher unifies 120+ K8s clusters across on-prem, cloud, and edge.
Fleet: GitOps at Scale
Fleet GitOps syncing 42 repos to 120+ clusters for declarative deployment.
RKE2: Hardened K8s for Production
RKE2 hardened Kubernetes with CIS and FIPS for production workloads.
98% CIS Compliance Across Clusters
CIS benchmark hardening across all clusters with continuous compliance.
K3s at the Edge with Rancher
K3s lightweight K8s managed by Rancher for 500+ edge sites.
Answers to common Rancher questions
Readiness Score
Your transformation readiness at a glance
- Free 30-minute consultation
- 14-day first cluster
- NDA available on request
- No obligation, no pressure
Ready to manage K8s with Rancher?
Book a consultation with our Rancher architects and design, build, and operate SUSE Rancher with RKE2, Fleet GitOps, multi-cluster management, and 24×7 operations for 120+ clusters and 98% CIS compliance.