Deploying to Rancher with Octopus Deploy

Managing Kubernetes clusters can be challenging, especially when dealing with multiple clusters, but tools like Rancher simplify this process by providing a centralized interface to create and manage clusters. Rancher, which can be installed anywhere Docker is installed, allows users to create on-premises or cloud-based Kubernetes clusters, such as those on Amazon EKS, Azure AKS, and Google GKE. The process of setting up clusters is user-friendly, with Rancher providing an intuitive UI for configuration. After setting up clusters in Rancher, users can integrate them with Octopus Deploy by creating an API key for authentication and using Rancher's proxy communication features to manage connections. This integration enables streamlined deployments to both on-premises and cloud-based Kubernetes clusters. By following the steps outlined, users can effectively deploy projects using Octopus Deploy to clusters managed by Rancher, taking advantage of centralized management and simplified deployment processes.