Multi-cluster visibility
List storage and access prerequisites for every downstream cluster.
SUSE RANCHER
Multiple clusters.
One clear recovery plan.
Treat Rancher management and applications in managed Kubernetes clusters as separate protection targets. Make multi-cluster requirements visible.
STEP-BY-STEP GUIDES
From installation to recovery.
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Rancher Backup Preparation Guide
Separate Rancher local management, RKE2/K3s and downstream application scope; distinguish the EraBackup agent method from Rancher’s own backup operator.
Open guide02Rancher Restore Preparation Guide
Prepare separate source, target and acceptance checks for Rancher management restore, RKE2/K3s cluster recovery and downstream application recovery.
Open guideUSE CASES
Start with your needs.
Management layer readiness
Address recovery of the Rancher application separately.
Workload planning
Discuss application-level scope for RKE2 / K3s or other distributions.
DEFINE YOUR SCENARIO
Two protection layers
A backup of the Rancher management application is not a backup of all application data in downstream clusters. Plan separate targets, scope and recovery order for management configuration and workloads.
Distribution and storage visibility
Assess Kubernetes version, CSI driver, storage classes and permissions for RKE2, K3s and other managed clusters. A shared Rancher management layer does not imply identical operating conditions across clusters.
A scenario-specific demo
Rancher-specific integration and support scope are determined through compatibility assessment on the selected distribution. We work from cluster inventory, access models and an actual restore scenario.
Platform technical reference: Rancher backup, restore and disaster recovery scope
COMMON QUESTIONS
Start with
the right questions.
Does Rancher Backup Operator protect all cluster data?
According to Rancher documentation, the operator backs up the Rancher application in the local cluster. Protection of downstream application data must be planned separately.
Is EraBackup Rancher-certified?
We make no Rancher certification commitment. Compatibility assessment, installation-specific testing and scope confirmation are required for the relevant version and topology.
START WITH YOUR INFRASTRUCTURE
SUSE Rancher — let’s discuss your needs.
Share your workloads and recovery objectives. Let’s define the technical scope together.
