# rancher

Rancher is an open source container management platform for organizations that deploy containers in production, including tools for running Kubernetes and containerized workloads.

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## My Private Mini Kubernetes Cluster - Secured by Tailscale

DevFeed: [My Private Mini Kubernetes Cluster - Secured by Tailscale](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/my-private-mini-kubernetes-cluster-secured-by-tailscale-10670.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://technotim.com/posts/tailscale-kubernetes-operator/>)

Author: Techno Tim

Published: 2025-11-07T13:00:00Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Techno Tim](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/techno-tim.md>)

Topics: [Kubernetes](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/kubernetes.md>), [Virtual Private Network](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/vpn.md>), [5G](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/5g.md>), [rancher](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/rancher.md>), [GitOps](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/gitops.md>), [Ubuntu](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ubuntu.md>), [networking](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/networking.md>)

Tags: [5g](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/5g.md>), [dark-mode](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/dark-mode.md>), [firewall](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/firewall.md>), [gitops](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/gitops.md>), [homelab](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/homelab.md>), [intel](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/intel.md>), [kubernetes](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/kubernetes.md>), [latency](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/latency.md>), [rancher](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/rancher.md>), [ssd](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ssd.md>), [tailscale](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/tailscale.md>), [ubuntu](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ubuntu.md>), [unifi-cloud-gateway](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/unifi-cloud-gateway.md>), [vpn](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vpn.md>)

### AI overview

A tutorial documenting a private, three-node RKE2 Kubernetes cluster built on Beelink Mini PCs and connected securely through Tailscale over a 5G WAN. It covers UniFi networking, Ubuntu installation, PiKVM access, cluster bootstrapping, and Flux-based GitOps management.

### Source excerpt

A compact Kubernetes cluster, completely private and connected over 5G - powered by Tailscale. 📺 Watch the video Why Build a Private Kubernetes Cluster? I wanted a way to run a full Kubernetes cluster that I could access securely from anywhere - no open ports, no complicated VPN setup, no public exposure. Tailscale made that possible by creating a secure network for exposing and connect...

## Cluster Autoscaler on Rancher RKE2

DevFeed: [Cluster Autoscaler on Rancher RKE2](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/cluster-autoscaler-on-rancher-rke2-7.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://blog.abhimanyu-saharan.com/posts/cluster-autoscaler-on-rancher-rke2>)

Author: Abhimanyu Saharan

Published: 2025-09-06T00:00:00Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Abhimanyu Saharan](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/abhimanyu-s-blog.md>)

Topics: [rancher](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/rancher.md>), [Deployment](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/deployment.md>)

Tags: [deployment](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/deployment.md>), [guide](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/guide.md>), [helm](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/helm.md>), [learn](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/learn.md>), [rancher](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/rancher.md>), [zero-to-hero-rancher](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/zero-to-hero-rancher.md>)

### AI overview

A step-by-step guide to setting up a cluster autoscaler on Rancher RKE2, including Helm deployment, scaling benefits, limitations, and troubleshooting.

### Source excerpt

Step-by-step guide to RKE2 autoscaler setup with Rancher. Learn cluster autoscaler Helm deployment, scaling benefits, limits & troubleshooting.

## Running Serverless Wasm Functions on the Edge with k3s and SpinKube

DevFeed: [Running Serverless Wasm Functions on the Edge with k3s and SpinKube](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/running-serverless-wasm-functions-on-the-edge-with-k3s-and-spinkube-15381.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.fermyon.com/blog/spinkube-k3s>)

Author: Matt Butcher

Published: 2025-07-22T12:00:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [Fermyon - Experience the next wave of cloud computing.](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/fermyon-experience-the-next-wave-of-cloud-computing.md>)

Topics: [k3s](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/k3s.md>), [Serverless](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/serverless.md>), [wasm](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/wasm.md>), [Kubernetes](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/kubernetes.md>), [rancher](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/rancher.md>), [Edge](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/edge.md>)

Tags: [edge](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/edge.md>), [high-performance](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/high-performance.md>), [k3s](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/k3s.md>), [kubernetes](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/kubernetes.md>), [rancher](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/rancher.md>), [serverless](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/serverless.md>), [wasm](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/wasm.md>)

### AI overview

The article examines running SpinKube with Rancher k3s, a lightweight Kubernetes distribution, to run high-performance serverless WebAssembly functions at the edge.

### Source excerpt

We look at running SpinKube with SUSE's lightweight Kubernetes distribution Rancher k3s - to run high performance serverless even the edge.

## Effortlessly Set Up Longhorn on Kubernetes Using Rancher: No CLI Needed

DevFeed: [Effortlessly Set Up Longhorn on Kubernetes Using Rancher: No CLI Needed](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/effortlessly-set-up-longhorn-on-kubernetes-using-rancher-no-cli-needed-19.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://blog.abhimanyu-saharan.com/posts/effortlessly-set-up-longhorn-on-kubernetes-using-rancher-no-cli-needed>)

Author: Abhimanyu Saharan

Published: 2025-03-30T00:00:00Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Abhimanyu Saharan](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/abhimanyu-s-blog.md>)

Topics: [Kubernetes](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/kubernetes.md>), [rancher](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/rancher.md>)

Tags: [how-to](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/how-to.md>), [kubernetes](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/kubernetes.md>), [learn](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/learn.md>), [rancher](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/rancher.md>), [zero-to-hero-rancher](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/zero-to-hero-rancher.md>)

### AI overview

A tutorial explaining how to install Longhorn on Kubernetes through Rancher without using the command line, providing persistent storage setup.

### Source excerpt

Learn how to install Longhorn on Kubernetes with Rancher effortlessly, without CLI. Enjoy persistent storage with ease.

## Streamline Your Kubernetes Management with Rancher UI

DevFeed: [Streamline Your Kubernetes Management with Rancher UI](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/streamline-your-kubernetes-management-with-rancher-ui-66.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://blog.abhimanyu-saharan.com/posts/streamline-your-kubernetes-management-with-rancher-ui>)

Author: Abhimanyu Saharan

Published: 2025-03-23T00:00:00Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Abhimanyu Saharan](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/abhimanyu-s-blog.md>)

Topics: [rancher](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/rancher.md>), [Kubernetes](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/kubernetes.md>)

Tags: [how-to](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/how-to.md>), [kubernetes](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/kubernetes.md>), [management](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/management.md>), [rancher](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/rancher.md>), [ui](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ui.md>), [zero-to-hero-rancher](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/zero-to-hero-rancher.md>)

### AI overview

Episode 5 of "Zero to Hero: Rancher" explains how Rancher UI can simplify Kubernetes workload management, including scaling and troubleshooting.

### Source excerpt

Episode 5 of 'Zero to Hero: Rancher' shows how to manage Kubernetes workloads easily with Rancher UI. Simple scaling & troubleshooting tools await!

## Effortlessly Import Your Kubernetes Cluster into Rancher

DevFeed: [Effortlessly Import Your Kubernetes Cluster into Rancher](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/effortlessly-import-your-kubernetes-cluster-into-rancher-18.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://blog.abhimanyu-saharan.com/posts/effortlessly-import-your-kubernetes-cluster-into-rancher-a-step-by-step-guide>)

Author: Abhimanyu Saharan

Published: 2025-03-04T00:00:00Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Abhimanyu Saharan](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/abhimanyu-s-blog.md>)

Topics: [Kubernetes](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/kubernetes.md>), [rancher](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/rancher.md>)

Tags: [guide](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/guide.md>), [import](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/import.md>), [kubernetes](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/kubernetes.md>), [management](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/management.md>), [rancher](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/rancher.md>), [zero-to-hero-rancher](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/zero-to-hero-rancher.md>)

### AI overview

A step-by-step guide to importing a Kubernetes cluster into Rancher for management.

### Source excerpt

Learn to import your Kubernetes cluster into Rancher for seamless management with this detailed, step-by-step guide.

## Simplifying Kubernetes: An Introduction to Rancher

DevFeed: [Simplifying Kubernetes: An Introduction to Rancher](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/simplifying-kubernetes-an-introduction-to-rancher-64.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://blog.abhimanyu-saharan.com/posts/simplifying-kubernetes-an-introduction-to-rancher>)

Author: Abhimanyu Saharan

Published: 2025-03-01T00:00:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [Abhimanyu Saharan](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/abhimanyu-s-blog.md>)

Topics: [rancher](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/rancher.md>), [Kubernetes](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/kubernetes.md>), [DevOps](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/devops.md>), [Security](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/security.md>)

Tags: [devops](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/devops.md>), [integration](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/integration.md>), [introduction](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/introduction.md>), [kubernetes](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/kubernetes.md>), [management](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/management.md>), [rancher](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/rancher.md>), [security](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/security.md>), [zero-to-hero-rancher](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/zero-to-hero-rancher.md>)

### AI overview

An introduction to Rancher and how it simplifies Kubernetes management across environments, with an emphasis on security and integration for DevOps teams.

### Source excerpt

Discover how Rancher makes Kubernetes management easy with enhanced security and seamless integration across environments. Perfect for DevOps teams!

## Optimizing Databases on Kubernetes Ep.4: Kubernetes Storage: Benchmarking ZFS, Cloud Disks, and Local Paths

DevFeed: [Optimizing Databases on Kubernetes Ep.4: Kubernetes Storage: Benchmarking ZFS, Cloud Disks, and Local Paths](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/optimizing-databases-on-kubernetes-ep-4-kubernetes-storage-benchmarking-zfs-cloud-disks-and-local-paths-22276.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.ardanlabs.com/blog/2024/12/optimizing-databases-on-kubernetes-ep4-kubernetes-storage-benchmarking-zfs-cloud-disks-and-local-paths.html>)

Published: 2024-12-23T00:00:00Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [William Kennedy](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/william-kennedy.md>)

Topics: [Databases](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/databases.md>), [Kubernetes](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/kubernetes.md>), [benchmarking](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/benchmarking.md>), [Compression](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/compression.md>), [rancher](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/rancher.md>), [Cloud](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cloud.md>), [PostgreSQL](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/postgresql.md>)

Tags: [benchmarking](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/benchmarking.md>), [benchmarks](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/benchmarks.md>), [cloud-block-storage-benchmarking](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cloud-block-storage-benchmarking.md>), [comparisons](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/comparisons.md>), [compression](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/compression.md>), [databases](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/databases.md>), [kubernetes](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/kubernetes.md>), [kubernetes-database-performance](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/kubernetes-database-performance.md>), [kubernetes-database-throughput](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/kubernetes-database-throughput.md>), [kubernetes-local-storage-pros-and-cons](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/kubernetes-local-storage-pros-and-cons.md>), [kubernetes-production-grade-storage](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/kubernetes-production-grade-storage.md>), [kubernetes-storage-benchmarking](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/kubernetes-storage-benchmarking.md>), [kubernetes-storage-efficiency](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/kubernetes-storage-efficiency.md>), [kubernetes-storage-trade-offs](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/kubernetes-storage-trade-offs.md>), [kubernetes-zfs-advantages](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/kubernetes-zfs-advantages.md>), [optimizing-postgresql-on-kubernetes](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/optimizing-postgresql-on-kubernetes.md>), [performance](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/performance.md>), [pgbench-kubernetes-testing](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/pgbench-kubernetes-testing.md>), [postgresql](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/postgresql.md>), [rancher](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/rancher.md>), [rancher-local-path-performance](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/rancher-local-path-performance.md>), [zfs-compression-benefits](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/zfs-compression-benefits.md>), [zfs-lz4-compression](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/zfs-lz4-compression.md>), [zfs-vs-cloud-storage](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/zfs-vs-cloud-storage.md>)

### AI overview

Episode 4 of the Optimizing Databases on Kubernetes series benchmarks cloud block storage, ZFS, and Rancher's Local Path provisioner for database workloads. It compares transaction rates, storage efficiency, durability, and scalability, reporting higher throughput and lower disk usage with ZFS compression in the described tests.

### Source excerpt

Introduction: In Episode 4 of the Optimizing Databases on Kubernetes series, Jérôme Petazzoni benchmarks the performance of various Kubernetes storage classes, including cloud block storage, ZFS, and Rancher's Local Path provisioner. This episode dives into the practical aspects of measuring transactions per second, storage efficiency, and durability, offering insights into selecting the right storage solution for database workloads. Through detailed performance comparisons, Jérôme highlights how features like ZFS compression can optimize resource usage and boost database throughput.

## Run SpinKube on Rancher Desktop

DevFeed: [Run SpinKube on Rancher Desktop](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/run-spinkube-on-rancher-desktop-15383.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.fermyon.com/blog/spinkube-rancher>)

Author: Matt Butcher

Published: 2024-03-19T12:00:00Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Fermyon - Experience the next wave of cloud computing.](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/fermyon-experience-the-next-wave-of-cloud-computing.md>)

Topics: [rancher](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/rancher.md>), [JavaScript](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/javascript.md>), [App](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/app.md>)

Tags: [app](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/app.md>), [build](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/build.md>), [deploy](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/deploy.md>), [desktop](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/desktop.md>), [javascript](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/javascript.md>), [rancher](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/rancher.md>), [run](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/run.md>), [simple](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/simple.md>)

### AI overview

A tutorial that builds a simple JavaScript app and deploys it into a Rancher Desktop cluster using SpinKube.

### Source excerpt

Let's build a simple JavaScript app and deploy it into our Rancher Desktop cluster via SpinKube.

## Change configuration of Docker daemon in Rancher Desktop

DevFeed: [Change configuration of Docker daemon in Rancher Desktop](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/change-configuration-of-docker-daemon-in-rancher-desktop-27680.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://gagor.pro/2023/03/change-configuration-of-docker-daemon-in-rancher-desktop/>)

Author: Tom

Published: 2023-03-23T00:00:00Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Tomasz Gągor](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/tomasz-gagor.md>)

Topics: [rancher](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/rancher.md>), [Docker](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/docker.md>), [macOS](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/macos.md>), [configuration](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/configuration.md>)

Tags: [configuration](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/configuration.md>), [docker](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/docker.md>), [docker-daemon-settings](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/docker-daemon-settings.md>), [docker-experimental-features](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/docker-experimental-features.md>), [enable-buildkit-rancher-desktop](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/enable-buildkit-rancher-desktop.md>), [experimental](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/experimental.md>), [features](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/features.md>), [how-to](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/how-to.md>), [macos](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/macos.md>), [macos-docker-setup](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/macos-docker-setup.md>), [rancher](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/rancher.md>), [rancher-desktop-docker-configuration](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/rancher-desktop-docker-configuration.md>), [rancher-desktop-tips](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/rancher-desktop-tips.md>)

### AI overview

A tutorial explains how to modify the Docker daemon configuration inside the virtual machine used by Rancher Desktop on macOS. It focuses on enabling experimental features and BuildKit, and notes that the configuration may be lost when the machine is reset or upgraded.

### Source excerpt

Learn how to change the configuration of the Docker daemon in Rancher Desktop on MacOS, enabling experimental features and BuildKit for enhanced functionality.

## A Hypervisor Built on Kubernetes - Cloud Native HCI with Harvester

DevFeed: [A Hypervisor Built on Kubernetes - Cloud Native HCI with Harvester](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/a-hypervisor-built-on-kubernetes-cloud-native-hci-with-harvester-10600.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://technotim.com/posts/meet-harvester/>)

Author: Techno Tim

Published: 2022-03-12T13:00:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [Techno Tim](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/techno-tim.md>)

Topics: [Kubernetes](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/kubernetes.md>), [rancher](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/rancher.md>), [virtual machines](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/virtual-machines.md>), [Open Source](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/open-source.md>), [k3s](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/k3s.md>), [Linux](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/linux.md>), [Windows](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/windows.md>)

Tags: [high-availability](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/high-availability.md>), [k3s](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/k3s.md>), [kubernetes](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/kubernetes.md>), [linux](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/linux.md>), [open-source](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/open-source.md>), [rancher](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/rancher.md>), [virtual-machines](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/virtual-machines.md>), [windows](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/windows.md>)

### AI overview

The article introduces Harvester, an open-source hypervisor from Rancher built on Kubernetes. It describes running and scaling Linux and Windows virtual machines, providing high availability, and creating RKE1, RKE2, and K3S Kubernetes clusters alongside those virtual machines.

### Source excerpt

Rancher released a next generation open source HCI software hypervisor built on Kubernetes that helps you run virtual machines.With Harvester you can create Linux, Windows, or any virtual machine that can be easily scaled and cluster giving your high availability virtual machines with a few clicks.It also gives you a platform to automatically create HA RKE1, RKE2, and K3S Kubernetes clusters wi...

## Monitoring Your Kubernetes Cluster with Grafana, Prometheus, and Alertmanager

DevFeed: [Monitoring Your Kubernetes Cluster with Grafana, Prometheus, and Alertmanager](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/monitoring-your-kubernetes-cluster-with-grafana-prometheus-and-alertmanager-10653.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://technotim.com/posts/rancher-monitoring/>)

Author: Techno Tim

Published: 2021-04-10T14:00:00Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Techno Tim](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/techno-tim.md>)

Topics: [Grafana](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/grafana.md>), [Kubernetes](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/kubernetes.md>), [Prometheus](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/prometheus.md>), [Monitoring](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/monitoring.md>), [dashboards](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/dashboards.md>), [rancher](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/rancher.md>), [Slack](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/slack.md>)

Tags: [dashboards](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/dashboards.md>), [grafana](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/grafana.md>), [helm](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/helm.md>), [kubernetes](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/kubernetes.md>), [monitoring](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/monitoring.md>), [prometheus](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/prometheus.md>), [rancher](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/rancher.md>), [slack](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/slack.md>), [tutorial](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/tutorial.md>)

### AI overview

A step-by-step tutorial for configuring Grafana, Prometheus, and Alertmanager to monitor a Kubernetes cluster. It covers installation through Helm or the Rancher UI, dashboard setup, and Slack alerts.

### Source excerpt

Today in this step by step guide, we'll set up Grafana, Prometheus, and Alertmanager to monitor your Kubernetes cluster.This can be set up really quickly using helm or the Rancher UI.We'll install and configure, set up some dashboards, and even set up some alerts using Slack.All this and more in this simple to follow, easy tutorial.Setting up Grafana and Prometheus has never been so easy. 📺 ...

## Configuring Traefik 2 Ingress for Kubernetes

DevFeed: [Configuring Traefik 2 Ingress for Kubernetes](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/configuring-traefik-2-ingress-for-kubernetes-10584.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://technotim.com/posts/k3s-traefik-rancher/>)

Author: Techno Tim

Published: 2021-04-08T14:00:00Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Techno Tim](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/techno-tim.md>)

Topics: [traefik](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/traefik.md>), [Kubernetes](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/kubernetes.md>), [k3s](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/k3s.md>), [rancher](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/rancher.md>), [Cloudflare](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cloudflare.md>)

Tags: [certificates](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/certificates.md>), [cloudflare](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cloudflare.md>), [helm](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/helm.md>), [high-availability](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/high-availability.md>), [homelab](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/homelab.md>), [ingress](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ingress.md>), [k3s](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/k3s.md>), [kubernetes](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/kubernetes.md>), [rancher](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/rancher.md>), [self-hosting](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/self-hosting.md>), [ssl](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ssl.md>), [traefik](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/traefik.md>), [tutorial](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/tutorial.md>)

### AI overview

A tutorial for configuring Traefik 2 as the ingress controller on a highly available k3s Kubernetes cluster, including Rancher compatibility, external load balancing, and wildcard certificates stored on persistent storage.

### Source excerpt

This guide is for installing traefik 2 on k3s.If you're not using rancher, that's fine, just skip to Reconfiguring k3s Note: There is an updated tutorial on installing traefik + cert-manager on Kubernetes here. However, if you want to store your certificates on disk, this tutorial here is perfectly fine. It assumes you have followed: Fully Automated K3S etcd High Availability Install ...

## Rancher Cluster Explorer: Overview of the New User Interface

DevFeed: [Rancher Cluster Explorer: Overview of the New User Interface](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-rancher-ui-10654.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://technotim.com/posts/rancher-new-ui/>)

Author: Techno Tim

Published: 2021-04-03T14:00:00Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Techno Tim](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/techno-tim.md>)

Topics: [rancher](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/rancher.md>), [ui](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ui.md>), [dashboards](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/dashboards.md>), [Deployment](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/deployment.md>)

Tags: [dashboards](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/dashboards.md>), [deployment](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/deployment.md>), [discovery](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/discovery.md>), [kubernetes](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/kubernetes.md>), [rancher](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/rancher.md>), [storage](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/storage.md>), [ui](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ui.md>)

### AI overview

This article introduces Rancher's Cluster Explorer, a new user interface intended to replace the old Cluster Manager. It highlights dashboards, workload and deployment views, service discovery, storage, and RBAC areas.

### Source excerpt

Today we're going to talk about the new Cluster Explorer in Rancher.The Cluster Explorer is the new fancy user interface that will replace the old Cluster Manager.The new UI contains lots of new areas to explore, from new dashboards to new workload and deployment views, to service discovery, to storage to RBAC, and more.If you've been hesitant to use the new UI, no need to worry, we all have.Bu...

## Rancher vs. Portainer - Which one should I choose?

DevFeed: [Rancher vs. Portainer - Which one should I choose?](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/rancher-vs-portainer-which-one-should-i-choose-10655.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://technotim.com/posts/rancher-vs-portainer/>)

Author: Techno Tim

Published: 2021-03-08T14:00:00Z

Content type: comparison

Language: en

Sources: [Techno Tim](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/techno-tim.md>)

Topics: [Portainer](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/portainer.md>), [rancher](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/rancher.md>), [Kubernetes](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/kubernetes.md>)

Tags: [homelab](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/homelab.md>), [kubernetes](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/kubernetes.md>), [portainer](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/portainer.md>), [rancher](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/rancher.md>), [video](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/video.md>)

### AI overview

A comparison video examines Rancher and Portainer, including whether each platform can manage Kubernetes and which one viewers should choose.

### Source excerpt

Rancher vs. Portainer, which one is better" Which one should I choose? Can Portainer manager Kubernetes? Can Rancher manage Kubernetes? We answer all these questions and more in this quick, no fluff video. Side note, this is one of the most asked questions in my live streams. Please share this with anyone who asks what a Home Lab is. 📺 Watch Video Links 🛍 Check out the new Merch Shop ...

## Cloud Native Distributed Storage in Kubernetes with Longhorn

DevFeed: [Cloud Native Distributed Storage in Kubernetes with Longhorn](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/cloud-native-distributed-storage-in-kubernetes-with-longhorn-10594.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://technotim.com/posts/longhorn-install/>)

Author: Techno Tim

Published: 2021-01-02T14:00:00Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Techno Tim](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/techno-tim.md>)

Topics: [Kubernetes](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/kubernetes.md>), [Open Source](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/open-source.md>), [rancher](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/rancher.md>)

Tags: [backups](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/backups.md>), [cloud-native](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cloud-native.md>), [disaster-recovery](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/disaster-recovery.md>), [distributed](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/distributed.md>), [install](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/install.md>), [kubernetes](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/kubernetes.md>), [open-source](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/open-source.md>), [quick-start](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/quick-start.md>), [rancher](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/rancher.md>), [snapshots](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/snapshots.md>), [storage](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/storage.md>), [ui](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ui.md>), [volumes](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/volumes.md>)

### AI overview

A tutorial about using Longhorn, an open-source distributed block storage system for Kubernetes. It covers storage management on Kubernetes clusters, including volumes, backups, snapshots, and disaster recovery, with or without Rancher.

### Source excerpt

Storage in Kubernetes is hard, complicated, and messy.Configuring volumes, mounts, and persistent volumes claims and getting it right can be a challenge.It's also challenging to manage that storage and replicate it across all your Kubernetes clusters.It's also been very challenging to do this on bare metal, outside of a cloud provider.That's where Longhorn comes.Longhorn is an open source, a CN...

## High Availability Rancher on Kubernetes

DevFeed: [High Availability Rancher on Kubernetes](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/high-availability-rancher-on-kubernetes-10652.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://technotim.com/posts/rancher-ha-install/>)

Author: Techno Tim

Published: 2020-12-19T14:00:00Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Techno Tim](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/techno-tim.md>)

Topics: [rancher](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/rancher.md>), [k3s](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/k3s.md>), [Kubernetes](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/kubernetes.md>), [Tutorial](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/tutorial.md>), [Homelab](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/homelab.md>)

Tags: [clusters](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/clusters.md>), [gui](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/gui.md>), [health-check](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/health-check.md>), [helm](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/helm.md>), [high-availability](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/high-availability.md>), [homelab](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/homelab.md>), [kubernetes](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/kubernetes.md>), [load-balancer](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/load-balancer.md>), [rancher](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/rancher.md>), [ssl](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ssl.md>), [tutorial](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/tutorial.md>)

### AI overview

A step-by-step tutorial for installing Rancher on an existing high-availability k3s Kubernetes cluster. It covers load balancing, Helm, cert-manager, Rancher configuration, the GUI, cluster scaling, and health and liveness checks.

### Source excerpt

Are you running Kubernetes in your homelab or in the enterprise? Do you want an easy way to manage and create Kubernetes clusters? Join me as we walk through installing Rancher on an existing high availability k3s cluster in this step-by-step tutorial. We install Rancher, configure a load balancer, install and configure helm, install cert-manager, configure Rancher, walk through the GUI, scale...

## Tutorial: Installing Rancher on a High-Availability k3s Cluster

DevFeed: [Tutorial: Installing Rancher on a High-Availability k3s Cluster](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/high-availability-k3s-kubernetes-in-minutes-10583.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://technotim.com/posts/k3s-ha-install/>)

Author: Techno Tim

Published: 2020-12-19T14:00:00Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Techno Tim](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/techno-tim.md>)

Topics: [k3s](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/k3s.md>), [Kubernetes](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/kubernetes.md>), [rancher](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/rancher.md>), [Homelab](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/homelab.md>), [configuration](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/configuration.md>)

Tags: [clusters](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/clusters.md>), [health](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/health.md>), [helm](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/helm.md>), [high-availability](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/high-availability.md>), [homelab](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/homelab.md>), [install](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/install.md>), [k3s](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/k3s.md>), [kubernetes](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/kubernetes.md>), [load-balancer](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/load-balancer.md>), [rancher](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/rancher.md>), [tutorial](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/tutorial.md>)

### AI overview

A step-by-step tutorial for installing Rancher on an existing high-availability k3s cluster. It covers configuring a load balancer, installing Helm and cert-manager, configuring Rancher, using the GUI, scaling the cluster, and setting up health and liveness checks.

### Source excerpt

Are you running Kubernetes in your homelab or in the enterprise? Do you want an easy way to manage and create Kubernetes clusters? Do you want high availability Rancher? Join me as we walk through stalling Rancher on an existing high availability k3s cluster in this step-by-step tutorial.We install Rancher, configure a load balancer, install and configure helm, install cert-manager, configure ...

## Tutorial: Self-hosted CI/CD deployment in a homelab with GitLab CI, Docker, and Kubernetes

DevFeed: [Tutorial: Self-hosted CI/CD deployment in a homelab with GitLab CI, Docker, and Kubernetes](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/build-deploy-your-own-code-in-your-homelab-10662.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://technotim.com/posts/self-hosted-devops-stack/>)

Author: Techno Tim

Published: 2020-09-12T14:00:00Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Techno Tim](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/techno-tim.md>)

Topics: [CI/CD](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cicd.md>), [GitLab](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/gitlab.md>), [Homelab](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/homelab.md>), [Docker](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/docker.md>), [Kubernetes](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/kubernetes.md>), [Docker Image](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/docker-image.md>), [kubectl](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/kubectl.md>), [rancher](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/rancher.md>), [Dockerfile](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/dockerfile.md>), [nginx](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/nginx.md>), [React](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/react.md>), [Windows](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/windows.md>)

Tags: [continuous-delivery](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/continuous-delivery.md>), [continuous-integration](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/continuous-integration.md>), [developer](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/developer.md>), [docker](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/docker.md>), [docker-container](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/docker-container.md>), [docker-image](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/docker-image.md>), [gitlab-ci](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/gitlab-ci.md>), [guide](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/guide.md>), [homelab](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/homelab.md>), [kubectl](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/kubectl.md>), [kubernetes](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/kubernetes.md>), [nginx](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/nginx.md>), [rancher](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/rancher.md>), [react](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/react.md>), [registry](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/registry.md>), [self-hosted](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/self-hosted.md>), [testing](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/testing.md>), [unit-tests](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/unit-tests.md>), [windows](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/windows.md>), [wsl](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/wsl.md>)

### AI overview

This tutorial explains how to set up a self-hosted development pipeline in a homelab. It covers repository setup, unit testing with a GitLab CI runner, building and publishing a Docker image to a container registry, and deploying the container to a self-hosted Kubernetes cluster with kubectl.

### Source excerpt

So you're a software engineer or a developer who wants to self-host your own code in your own homelab? Well this is the tutorial for you! In this step-by-step guide we'll walk through setting up a repo, building and testing our own code (with unit tests) in a self-hosted Gitlab CI runner in our CI pipeline, then we'll build a Docker image and push it up to a container registry, then we'll use...

## How to Secure a Self-Hosted Rancher UI with Traefik, Let's Encrypt, and OAuth Providers

DevFeed: [How to Secure a Self-Hosted Rancher UI with Traefik, Let's Encrypt, and OAuth Providers](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/ssl-traefik-and-oauth-for-rancher-google-github-keycloak-azure-and-more-10572.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://technotim.com/posts/host-rancher-securely/>)

Author: Techno Tim

Published: 2020-09-05T14:00:00Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Techno Tim](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/techno-tim.md>)

Topics: [rancher](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/rancher.md>), [traefik](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/traefik.md>), [Tutorial](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/tutorial.md>), [Homelab](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/homelab.md>), [SSL](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ssl.md>), [OAuth](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/oauth.md>), [Authentication](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/authentication.md>)

Tags: [authentication](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/authentication.md>), [guide](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/guide.md>), [homelab](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/homelab.md>), [kubernetes](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/kubernetes.md>), [oauth](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/oauth.md>), [rancher](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/rancher.md>), [ssl](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ssl.md>), [traefik](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/traefik.md>), [tutorial](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/tutorial.md>)

### AI overview

This step-by-step tutorial explains how to self-host a Rancher UI in a homelab, place it behind Traefik, obtain SSL certificates with Let's Encrypt, make the UI publicly available, and configure third-party OAuth providers for additional authentication features.

### Source excerpt

Do you want to self host your Rancher UI securely in your homelab? Have you thought about putting your Rancher UI behind Traefik and your reverse proxy to get free SSL certificates using Let's Encrypt? Do you want to make your Rancher UI available publicly and secure it using 3rd party OAuth providers like Google, GitHub, Keycloak, Okta, Shibboleth, and more? Well this is the guide for you.In...

## Self-Hosting Your Homelab Services with SSL -- Let's Encrypt, MetalLB, Traefik, Rancher, Kubernetes

DevFeed: [Self-Hosting Your Homelab Services with SSL -- Let's Encrypt, MetalLB, Traefik, Rancher, Kubernetes](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/self-hosting-your-homelab-services-with-ssl-let-s-encrypt-metallb-traefik-rancher-kubernetes-10657.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://technotim.com/posts/reverse-proxy-kubernetes/>)

Author: Techno Tim

Published: 2020-08-15T14:00:00Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Techno Tim](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/techno-tim.md>)

Topics: [Homelab](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/homelab.md>), [Self-hosted](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/self-hosted.md>), [Tutorial](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/tutorial.md>), [Kubernetes](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/kubernetes.md>), [rancher](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/rancher.md>), [traefik](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/traefik.md>), [SSL](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ssl.md>)

Tags: [certificates](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/certificates.md>), [homelab](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/homelab.md>), [ingress](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ingress.md>), [kubernetes](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/kubernetes.md>), [proxy](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/proxy.md>), [rancher](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/rancher.md>), [self-hosting](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/self-hosting.md>), [ssl](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ssl.md>), [traefik](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/traefik.md>), [tutorial](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/tutorial.md>), [video](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/video.md>), [vpn](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vpn.md>)

### AI overview

A step-by-step video tutorial for securing self-hosted homelab services with SSL certificates. It covers Rancher, Kubernetes, Kubernetes Ingress, MetalLB, Traefik, Let's Encrypt, and DNS, including a staging-to-production certificate configuration change.

### Source excerpt

Are you self-hosting lots of services at home in your homelab? Have you been port forwarding or using VPN to access your self-hosted services wishing you had certificates so that you can access them securely over SSL? Well after this video, you can! In this step by step tutorial we'll walk through setting up Rancher and Kubernetes with a reverse proxy, Kubernetes Ingress, MetalLB, Traefik, L...

## Self-Host Code Server in Your Homelab -- VS Code in a Browser!

DevFeed: [Self-Host Code Server in Your Homelab -- VS Code in a Browser!](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/self-host-code-server-in-your-homelab-vs-code-in-a-browser-10518.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://technotim.com/posts/code-server-self-host/>)

Author: Techno Tim

Published: 2020-08-08T14:00:00Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Techno Tim](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/techno-tim.md>)

Topics: [Homelab](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/homelab.md>), [Self-hosted](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/self-hosted.md>), [vs-code](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/vs-code.md>), [browser](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/browser.md>), [Code](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/code.md>), [GitHub](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/github.md>), [virtualization](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/virtualization.md>), [Docker](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/docker.md>), [Kubernetes](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/kubernetes.md>), [rancher](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/rancher.md>)

Tags: [browser](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/browser.md>), [docker](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/docker.md>), [github](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/github.md>), [homelab](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/homelab.md>), [kubernetes](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/kubernetes.md>), [rancher](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/rancher.md>), [self-hosted](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/self-hosted.md>), [terminal](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/terminal.md>), [tutorial](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/tutorial.md>), [virtualization](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/virtualization.md>), [vs-code](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vs-code.md>)

### AI overview

A tutorial explaining how to install and configure code-server to self-host VS Code in a homelab. It covers bare metal, virtualization, Docker, Kubernetes, and Rancher deployments, enabling browser or tablet access to a terminal and GitHub workflows.

### Source excerpt

Have you ever wanted to run VS Code in your browser? What if you had access to your terminal and could pull and commit code as well as push it up to GitHub all from a browser or tablet? That's exactly what code server does! In this tutorial we'll walk through step by step of how to install and configure code server to get it self-hosted in your homelab.We'll start with bare metal and virtual...

## How to Upgrade, Backup, and Restore Rancher 2

DevFeed: [How to Upgrade, Backup, and Restore Rancher 2](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/how-to-upgrade-backup-and-restore-rancher-2-10651.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://technotim.com/posts/rancher-2-upgrade-backup-restore/>)

Author: Techno Tim

Published: 2020-06-27T14:00:00Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Techno Tim](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/techno-tim.md>)

Topics: [rancher](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/rancher.md>), [Tutorial](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/tutorial.md>), [Docker](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/docker.md>)

Tags: [backing-up](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/backing-up.md>), [backup](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/backup.md>), [container](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/container.md>), [containers](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/containers.md>), [docker](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/docker.md>), [docker-image](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/docker-image.md>), [guide](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/guide.md>), [how-to](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/how-to.md>), [kubernetes](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/kubernetes.md>), [quick-start](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/quick-start.md>), [rancher](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/rancher.md>), [run](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/run.md>), [upgrade](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/upgrade.md>), [verify](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/verify.md>)

### AI overview

A tutorial explaining how to back up, upgrade, and restore a single-node Rancher 2 installation running in Docker. It covers creating a backup tarball, pulling a new Docker image, replacing state data, restarting the Rancher server, and verifying the upgrade.

### Source excerpt

It use to be hard to back up Rancher, but with Rancher 2 it's super simple.Upgrading, backing up, and restoring your Rancher server should be part of your regular routine.Join me in this tutorial as we walk through backing up, upgrading, and restoring a single node Rancher Docker install in just a couple of minutes.Trust me, you'll feel better after you do. 📺 Watch Video Need to ins...

## Home Assistant on Docker and Kubernetes (Open Source Home Automation)

DevFeed: [Home Assistant on Docker and Kubernetes (Open Source Home Automation)](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/home-assistant-on-docker-and-kubernetes-open-source-home-automation-10550.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://technotim.com/posts/home-assistant/>)

Author: Techno Tim

Published: 2020-06-13T14:00:00Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Techno Tim](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/techno-tim.md>)

Topics: [Home Assistant](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/home-assistant.md>), [Docker](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/docker.md>), [Kubernetes](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/kubernetes.md>), [Automation](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/automation.md>), [Open Source](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/open-source.md>), [rancher](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/rancher.md>), [ui](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ui.md>), [Dark Mode](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/dark-mode.md>), [Raspberry Pi](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/raspberry-pi.md>), [Google](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/google.md>)

Tags: [automation](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/automation.md>), [dark-mode](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/dark-mode.md>), [devices](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/devices.md>), [docker](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/docker.md>), [google-home](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/google-home.md>), [hardware](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/hardware.md>), [home-assistant](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/home-assistant.md>), [kubernetes](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/kubernetes.md>), [open-source](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/open-source.md>), [rancher](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/rancher.md>), [raspberry-pi](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/raspberry-pi.md>), [self-hosted](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/self-hosted.md>), [ui](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ui.md>)

### AI overview

A step-by-step tutorial on installing and configuring Home Assistant with Docker, Kubernetes, and Rancher. It also covers the user interface, smart-home device integrations, and a Dark Mode/Light Mode automation script using Philips Hue Scenes.

### Source excerpt

Are you ready to start automating your smart home with the power of open source? Do you already have Home Assistant running but need a little more power than a Raspberry Pi? If so, join me in this easy to follow, step by step tutorial on installing Home Assistant on Docker, Kubernetes, and Rancher. We'll set it up, walk through and configure the UI, and then move on to configure some Wemo sma...

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