Illumina Innovates with Rancher and Kubernetes
With RKE, the operation of Kubernetes is easily automated and entirely independent of the operating system and platform you’re running. As long as you can run a supported version of Docker, you can deploy and run Kubernetes with RKE. It builds a cluster from a single command in just a few minutes, and its declarative configuration makes Kubernetes upgrades atomic and safe.
RKE's CNCF certification means that every release supports the same APIs as upstream Kubernetes. This gives enterprises the confidence that their Kubernetes resources are portable between RKE and other CNCF-certified Kubernetes distributions.
Installation is via a single binary and it uses a single YAML file, meaning that even non-experts can deploy Kubernetes with a single command. The command connects to remote hosts via SSH, so Rancher or any staff member with SSH access can deploy and manage RKE instances anywhere in the world.
When used with Rancher, operators can perform automated installation and upgrades of RKE clusters with just a few clicks.
RKE is not locked into a specific vendor operating system, Kubernetes Management Platform or proprietary tooling.
Since RKE is built using containers, it doesn’t have any touch points with the underlying operating system beyond the container engine. Containers make it easy to upgrade to a new version and to roll back to the previous version if necessary.
Ensures around-the-clock support from technical experts when you need it.
Built for US government agencies, RKE Government is a hardened, FIPS-enabled alternative to RKE.
By adopting a compliance-based approach towards security, RKE Government targets standard risk management frameworks and best practices with the goal of stronger defense for cloud-native apps.
RKE Government is a CNCF-certified Kubernetes distribution and empowers declarative cloud-native workflows on bare-metal, public cloud or air-gap.
Dive into the technical details of RKE.
Follow along with our quick start guide to get started with RKE in just a few easy steps.
Discover how RKE works with Rancher to simplify your operations.
Get 24x7 technical help for RKE and other Rancher products.
We encourage community involvement and contributions to this open-source project.
Hear about the latest product releases, contribute code, file issues, and collaborate with your peers and the Rancher team.