From 19f5c680cba7d8bc03278a9c0c1ddf33d7818b60 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Billy Tat Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2023 13:29:16 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 1/3] Harvester landing page: apply feedback from #940 --- .../version-2.8/integrations-in-rancher/harvester/harvester.md | 2 +- .../version-2.8/integrations-in-rancher/harvester/overview.md | 2 +- 2 files changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/versioned_docs/version-2.8/integrations-in-rancher/harvester/harvester.md b/versioned_docs/version-2.8/integrations-in-rancher/harvester/harvester.md index 61c46290a50f..c54b817839bd 100644 --- a/versioned_docs/version-2.8/integrations-in-rancher/harvester/harvester.md +++ b/versioned_docs/version-2.8/integrations-in-rancher/harvester/harvester.md @@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ title: Virtualization on Kubernetes with Harvester ## Harvester -Introduced in Rancher v2.6.1, Harvester is an open-source hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) software built on Kubernetes. Harvester installs on bare metal servers and provides integrated virtualization and distributed storage capabilities. Although Harvester operates using Kubernetes, it does not require users to know Kubernetes concepts, making it a more user-friendly application. +Introduced in Rancher v2.6.1, Harvester is an open-source hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) software built on Kubernetes. Harvester installs on bare metal servers and provides integrated virtualization and distributed storage capabilities. Although Harvester operates using Kubernetes, it does not require knowledge of Kubernetes concepts, making it more user-friendly. ## Harvester with Rancher diff --git a/versioned_docs/version-2.8/integrations-in-rancher/harvester/overview.md b/versioned_docs/version-2.8/integrations-in-rancher/harvester/overview.md index 7146cc06f83c..55a9f5b16ac4 100644 --- a/versioned_docs/version-2.8/integrations-in-rancher/harvester/overview.md +++ b/versioned_docs/version-2.8/integrations-in-rancher/harvester/overview.md @@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ The [Harvester node driver](https://docs.harvesterhci.io/v1.1/rancher/node/node- Harvester allows `.ISO` images to be uploaded and displayed through the Harvester UI, but this is not supported in the Rancher UI. This is because `.ISO` images usually require additional setup that interferes with a clean deployment (without requiring user intervention), and they are not typically used in cloud environments. -Click [here](../../pages-for-subheaders/about-provisioning-drivers.md#node-drivers) for more information on node drivers in Rancher. +See [Provisioning Drivers](../../pages-for-subheaders/about-provisioning-drivers.md#node-drivers) for more information on node drivers in Rancher. ### Port Requirements From 57be582c1544f022db832582f5cef50e99480212 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Billy Tat Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2023 13:38:34 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 2/3] Rancher Desktop landing page: apply feedback from #944 --- .../rancher-desktop.md | 26 ++++++++++++------- 1 file changed, 16 insertions(+), 10 deletions(-) diff --git a/versioned_docs/version-2.8/integrations-in-rancher/rancher-desktop.md b/versioned_docs/version-2.8/integrations-in-rancher/rancher-desktop.md index 9ab9e27d4081..a790e814c0e2 100644 --- a/versioned_docs/version-2.8/integrations-in-rancher/rancher-desktop.md +++ b/versioned_docs/version-2.8/integrations-in-rancher/rancher-desktop.md @@ -6,23 +6,29 @@ title: Kubernetes on the Desktop with Rancher Desktop -Developing and testing cloud-native applications on your desktop requires a set of foundational blocks such as a virtual machine (if on macOS or Windows), a container run time, Kubernetes, popular utilities, etc. Installing these components individually and getting them to work with each other can get pesky at times. Rancher Desktop nicely bundles all these essential building blocks into an easily installable and manageable desktop application that offers the key features below. + +Rancher Desktop bundles together essential tools for developing and testing cloud-native applications from your desktop. + +If you're working from your local machine on apps intended for cloud environments, you normally need a lot of preparation. You need to select a container run-time, install Kubernetes and popular utilities, and possibly set up a virtual machine. Installing components individually and getting them to work together can be a time-consuming process. + +To reduce the complexity, Rancher Desktop offers teams the following key features: - Simple and easy installation on macOS, Linux and Windows operating systems. -- A ready to use light weight Kubernetes distribution (K3s) and the ability to pick Kubernetes versions. -- GUI-based cluster dashboard powered by Rancher to explore your local cluster. -- Freedom to choose between multiple container engines (dockerd(moby) vs. containerd). -- Preferences settings to configure the application to fit your needs. -- Bundled tools required for your container, Kubernetes-based development, operations workflows. -- Periodic updates to maintain the bundled tools’ versions up to date. -- Integrates with proven tools/IDEs (VS Code extensions, Skaffold, etc). +- K3s, a ready-to-use, light-weight Kubernetes distribution. +- The ability to easily switch between Kubernetes versions. +- A GUI-based cluster dashboard powered by Rancher to explore your local cluster. +- Freedom to choose your container engine: dockerd (moby) or containerd. +- Preference settings to configure the application to suit your needs. +- Bundled tools required for your container, for Kubernetes-based development, and for operation workflows. +- Periodic updates to keep bundled tools up to date. +- Integration with popular tools/IDEs, including VS Code and Skaffold. - Image & Registry access control. - Support for Docker extensions. -To learn more about Rancher Desktop, visit https://rancherdesktop.io and read the docs at https://docs.rancherdesktop.io/ +Visit the [Rancher Desktop](https://rancherdesktop.io) website and read the [docs](https://docs.rancherdesktop.io/) to learn more. To install Rancher Desktop on your machine, refer to the [installation guide](https://docs.rancherdesktop.io/getting-started/installation). ## Trying Rancher on Rancher Desktop -Rancher Desktop offers all the necessary setup and tools to make it easy for you to try out containerized and Helm-based applications. For example, you can try out Rancher Kubernetes Management platform right on your desktop using Rancher Desktop by following this [How-to guide](https://docs.rancherdesktop.io/how-to-guides/rancher-on-rancher-desktop). +Rancher Desktop offers the setup and tools you need to easily try out containerized, Helm-based applications. You can get started with the Rancher Kubernetes Management platform using Rancher Desktop, by following this [how-to guide](https://docs.rancherdesktop.io/how-to-guides/rancher-on-rancher-desktop). From 1cf050879d12db8675389510f67057f86e1b4a0b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Billy Tat Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2023 15:55:29 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 3/3] Epinio landing page: apply feedback from #945 --- .../integrations-in-rancher/elemental/elemental.md | 2 +- .../integrations-in-rancher/epinio/epinio.md | 12 ++++++------ 2 files changed, 7 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/versioned_docs/version-2.8/integrations-in-rancher/elemental/elemental.md b/versioned_docs/version-2.8/integrations-in-rancher/elemental/elemental.md index d2c25a323f63..5e93a4b3538b 100644 --- a/versioned_docs/version-2.8/integrations-in-rancher/elemental/elemental.md +++ b/versioned_docs/version-2.8/integrations-in-rancher/elemental/elemental.md @@ -23,5 +23,5 @@ Elemental in Rancher: ## Elemental with Rancher Prime - Deeply integrated already as GUI Extension in Rancher. -- Extends the Rancher story to OS. Working perfectly with SLE Micro for Rrancher today, in future with SLE Micro. Selling the full stack. +- Extends the Rancher story to the OS. Working perfectly with SLE Micro for Rancher today. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/versioned_docs/version-2.8/integrations-in-rancher/epinio/epinio.md b/versioned_docs/version-2.8/integrations-in-rancher/epinio/epinio.md index 7384592fa488..fe8e4197f906 100644 --- a/versioned_docs/version-2.8/integrations-in-rancher/epinio/epinio.md +++ b/versioned_docs/version-2.8/integrations-in-rancher/epinio/epinio.md @@ -6,17 +6,17 @@ title: Application Development Engine with Epinio -Epinio lets developers go from application sources to URL in a single step. Epinio is an Application Development Platform. It deploys on Kubernetes and lets application developers and operators work together without conflict. +Epinio is a Kubernetes-based Application Development Platform. It helps operators and developers collaborate without conflict, and accelerates the development process. With Epinio, teams can move from application sources to a live URL in a single step. ## Epinio with Rancher -Epinio's integration with Rancher lets developers quickly start using it without having to deal with the installation process or the configuration. You can install Epinio from the Apps. Currently the team is working to have Epinio available as a Rancher extension. +Epinio's integration with Rancher gives developers a jump start, without having to deal with the installation process or configuration. You can install Epinio directly from the Rancher UI's Apps page. ## Epinio with Rancher Prime -On top of the specific support service, Rancher Prime customers of Epinio should expect better integration of Epinio with other Rancher projects such as: +Rancher Prime customers can expect better integration of Epinio with other areas in the Rancher ecosystem such as: - Better integration with Rancher authentication. -- Integrating Neuvector/Kubewarden with Epinio. -- Using a custom Chart template with the right annotations to integrate with monitoring for example. -- A better service marketplace. +- Integration with Neuvector and Kubewarden. +- Custom Helm chart templates with preset annotations to seamlessly integrate with monitoring and other key tools. +- Improved service marketplace.