Known Good Designs

Explore validated Kubernetes cluster designs and configurations, including Cluster Services, Load Balancers, and Upstream/Downstream designs.

Cluster Services

Discover essential Kubernetes cluster services, including tools like ArgoCD and Cert-Manager, that ensure efficient orchestration, security, and automation for Kubernetes operations.

ArgoCD
Cert Manager

Downstream Cluster Designs with RKE2

Explore validated downstream Kubernetes cluster designs leveraging RKE2, a lightweight and secure Kubernetes distribution optimized for modern infrastructure.

Provisioning an RKE2 Cluster in AWS via Rancher
Provisioning an RKE2 Cluster in DigitalOcean via Rancher
Provisioning an RKE2 Cluster on Custom VMs

Load Balancers

Learn how Kubernetes load balancers distribute traffic across nodes to achieve high availability, scalability, and reliability for containerized applications.

Ingress NGINX Controller on DOKS
Ingress NGINX Controller on EKS
Ingress NGINX Controller on RKE2
Kube-VIP as TCP/UDP Load Balancer for RKE2
MetalLB as TCP/UDP Load Balancer for RKE2

Upstream Cluster Designs for Rancher

Discover upstream Kubernetes cluster designs tailored for Rancher, enabling seamless management, scalability, and automation of Kubernetes environments.

Rancher on Small DOKS Cluster
Rancher on Small EKS Cluster
Rancher on Small RKE2 Cluster