What is rancher & Kubernetes?

Rancher is a technology for organizing and managing a number of Kubernetes clusters, as seen in the illustration below. Figure 1. Rancher and Kubernetes are complementary technologies for cluster management at scale. It's not unusual for a company to run a host of Kubernetes clusters.

What is a Kubernetes cluster?

A Kubernetes cluster will have its own set of users, administrators, namespaces, storage resources and security settings. The cluster is the entity in which your distributed microservices-based applications will run. Rancher is a technology for organizing and managing a number of Kubernetes clusters, as seen in the illustration below. Figure 1.

Is rancher better than Kubernetes?

In summary, Kubernetes is a powerful and widely adopted container orchestration platform with a vibrant community and extensive ecosystem. While Rancher simplifies Kubernetes management and adds extra features, it may be more suitable for users seeking an easier-to-use interface and additional capabilities out of the box.