Get Started: Choose Your Edition

Rancher is available in multiple different versions. Choose the one that’s right for you and get started quickly.

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  • Deploy from trusted private container registry
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01

Prepare a Linux Host

Prepare a Linux host with any supported Linux distribution including openSUSE and at least 4GB of memory. Install a supported version of Docker on the host.

02

Start the server

To install and run Rancher, execute the following Docker command on your host:

To access the Rancher server UI, open a browser and go to the hostname or address where the container was installed. You will be guided through setting up your first cluster. To get started quickly, have a look at out additional resources and getting started guide.

Get Started Guide

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