Chapter 3: Creating a Single Node Rancher

This chapter will cover the process of installing Rancher as a single Docker container. This is an excellent option for proof of concept, development, or testing purposes. This chapter will cover the requirements and limitations of a single-node Rancher and the core architecture rules needed to create a proper enterprise solution. Finally, it will cover migrating to a High Availability (HA) cluster.

In this chapter, we’re going to cover the following main topics:

  • What is a single-node Rancher installation?
  • Requirements and limitations
  • Rules for architecting a solution
  • Installation steps
  • Migration to an HA setup

What is a single-node Rancher installation?

Rancher can be installed by running a single ...

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