RKE2, also known as RKE Government, is Rancher’s next-generation Kubernetes distribution built for security, compliance, and efficiency. Designed to meet the stringent requirements of government and enterprise environments, RKE2 includes built-in security mechanisms such as SELinux, AppArmor, and non-root execution to minimize attack surfaces. It is fully conformant with Kubernetes and supports FIPS 140-2 compliance, ensuring high security for sensitive deployments. Additionally, RKE2 is optimized for efficiency, reducing unnecessary dependencies while maintaining full Kubernetes functionality. Its support for air-gapped and offline deployments makes it ideal for government, military, and other highly secure environments. Whether deployed in the cloud, at the edge, or within isolated networks, RKE2 provides a robust and reliable Kubernetes experience.
RKE2 is built with robust security mechanisms, including SELinux and AppArmor, ensuring a hardened Kubernetes environment with minimized attack surfaces.
Designed for government and enterprise use, RKE2 supports FIPS 140-2 compliance, meeting stringent security requirements for regulated industries.
Based on K3s, RKE2 maintains full Kubernetes capabilities while reducing unnecessary dependencies, making it ideal for cloud, on-premises, and edge deployments.
RKE2 supports secure, disconnected deployments, making it perfect for government, military, and other highly regulated environments requiring isolated Kubernetes clusters.
RKE2 provides a fully conformant Kubernetes experience with enhanced security and compliance features, making it suitable for mission-critical applications.
As a Rancher-supported distribution, RKE2 seamlessly integrates with Rancher’s management platform, allowing for centralized Kubernetes cluster administration.
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