Rancher Node Driver for Proxmox VE

Simplify Kubernetes deployments on Proxmox VE with our Rancher Node Driver. Automate VM provisioning and RKE2/K3s cluster management from a single interface.

On-Premises Kubernetes Rancher & Proxmox VE

Our Rancher Node Driver for Proxmox VE bridges the gap between Rancher's powerful Kubernetes management capabilities and Proxmox Virtual Environment's robust virtualization platform. With this integration, you can automatically provision virtual machines in Proxmox directly from the Rancher UI and deploy RKE2 or K3s Kubernetes clusters with minimal manual intervention.

Benefits Cost-Effective Local Kubernetes

Our Rancher Node Driver for Proxmox VE brings numerous advantages for organizations looking to streamline their Kubernetes deployments while maximizing existing investments.

Reduce Cloud Costs

Significantly lower your infrastructure expenses by utilizing on-premises Proxmox VE resources instead of costly public cloud services for your Kubernetes workloads.

Reduce Maintenance Costs

Automate provisioning and management tasks that would otherwise require manual intervention, reducing operational overhead and staff time requirements.

Leverage Existing Investments

Maximize ROI on your Proxmox VE infrastructure by integrating it seamlessly with Rancher's powerful Kubernetes management capabilities.

Improve Resource Utilization

Optimize the use of your on-premises hardware through efficient VM provisioning and scaling, ensuring resources aren't sitting idle.

Increase Deployment Speed

Reduce time-to-deployment from hours to minutes with automated VM provisioning and Kubernetes cluster setup directly from the Rancher interface.

Enhance Data Sovereignty

Maintain complete control over your data and infrastructure with an on-premises solution that meets strict compliance and regulatory requirements.

Reduce Vendor Lock-in

Avoid dependency on specific cloud providers by maintaining control of your infrastructure with open-source solutions that promote portability.

Accelerate Innovation

Enable development teams to provision environments quickly, iterate faster, and deliver new features to market with greater speed.

Features Automate & Manage

Our Rancher Node Driver for Proxmox VE comes packed with features designed to streamline your Kubernetes deployment workflow.

Automated Node Provisioning

Automate the creation of virtual machines in Proxmox directly from the Rancher interface.

Single Management Interface

Control your entire infrastructure lifecycle from one unified Rancher dashboard.

RKE2 and K3s Support

Deploy and manage both RKE2 and K3s Kubernetes distributions seamlessly.

On-Premises Solution

Perfect for organizations that require local infrastructure control and data sovereignty.

Easy Cluster Scaling

Scale your Kubernetes clusters with just a few clicks as your needs grow.

Simple Configuration

Intuitive setup process with template-based VM provisioning using cloud-init.

Use-cases Who Should Use It

Our Rancher Node Driver for Proxmox VE is ideal for various use cases and organizations.

On-Premises Kubernetes

Organizations that maintain their own infrastructure and prefer not to rely on public cloud providers.

Development & Testing

Teams that need consistent, reproducible environments that match production setups for testing and development.

Educational Institutions

Schools and universities that want to simplify Kubernetes learning environments when working with limited resources.

Small to Medium Businesses

Companies that want to leverage existing Proxmox investments without needing expertise in both virtualization and container orchestration.

Usage How To Use It?

See how easy it is to go from Rancher's intuitive UI to a fully running Kubernetes cluster on your Proxmox infrastructure — in just a few clicks.

1. Create a VM Template
Start by creating a VM template in Proxmox VE that will serve as the base image for your Kubernetes nodes.
2. Install the Driver
Install our Node Driver on your Rancher server, which adds Proxmox VE as a node provider option.
3. Configure Proxmox Connection
Enter your Proxmox VE connection details, VM specifications, and network settings in Rancher.
4. Deploy Clusters
Use the Rancher UI to deploy new RKE2 or K3s clusters, using automatically provisioned VMs in Proxmox.
5. Scale and Manage
Scale your clusters or manage them using Rancher's comprehensive toolset for Kubernetes administration.

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