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About Rke2
RKE2 is Rancher's enterprise-ready Kubernetes distribution designed for security and compliance, particularly within the U.S. Federal Government sector. It combines features from previous versions while ensuring alignment with upstream Kubernetes and offering enhanced usability.
Deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters with a focus on security and compliance.
What You Can Do
- Install RKE2 for Kubernetes management
- Ensure compliance with CIS benchmarks
- Enable FIPS 140-2 compliance
- Scan components for vulnerabilities
- Integrate with Rancher for enhanced management
Frequently Asked Questions
What is RKE2?
RKE2 is Rancher's next-generation Kubernetes distribution focused on security and compliance.
How does RKE2 differ from RKE and K3s?
RKE2 combines usability from K3s and alignment with upstream Kubernetes from RKE, without relying on Docker.
Is RKE2 suitable for government use?
Yes, RKE2 is designed specifically for compliance within the U.S. Federal Government sector.
What compliance standards does RKE2 meet?
RKE2 provides defaults for CIS Kubernetes Benchmark compliance and supports FIPS 140-2 compliance.
Can RKE2 be integrated with Rancher?
Yes, RKE2 can run standalone or be integrated into Rancher for enhanced cluster management.