Cluster Management in Rancher: Expanding Possibilities
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Key Takeaways
Creating and managing Kubernetes clusters in Rancher offers flexibility through various cluster types, each with its own set of features and limitations. The following table provides a comparison of features available for Rancher-launched clusters, hosted clusters (EKS, GKE, AKS), and hosted clusters from other providers:
| Feature | Imported Clusters (Non-RKE2) | Rancher-Launched Clusters (RKE2) | Cloud-Hosted Clusters (EKS, GKE, AKS) | Cloud-Hosted Clusters (Others) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Access via kubectl/kubeconfig | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cluster Member Management | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Node Management | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Persistent Volumes/Storage Classes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Workload Management | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| App Catalog Integration | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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