Portworx Plugin for Suse Rancher Prime

SUSE Rancher Prime is one of the top Kubernetes management solutions for enterprises, providing developer teams with the tools they need to accelerate application development. Portworx by Pure Storage has partnered with Rancher to provide more seamless integration, providing a simple way to pair Rancher with a leading container data management solution that can simplify storage management, disaster recovery, data protection, and more.

Now, Rancher users will be able to view their Portworx environment within the Rancher Server web interface with the Portworx extension. This enables users to view essential information and actionable insights on their Portworx clusters directly in the Rancher Web UI.

Key Features of the Portworx Dynamic Plugin

Portworx Cluster Dashboard

The dashboard offers a centralized view of the Portworx Storage Cluster, providing insights into storage capacity utilization, license management, and component versions. Administrators can efficiently monitor storage-specific Kubernetes events and perform root cause analysis directly from the Rancher UI.

Enhanced Volume Management Capabilities

Volume management is a critical aspect of storage administration in Rancher environments. The Portworx Dynamic Plugin offers robust tools to oversee and optimize persistent volumes deployed within Kubernetes namespaces. Administrators can easily track volume details such as size, replication status, and utilization, directly from the Rancher UI. This eliminates the need for manual inspection via CLI commands, enabling efficient resource allocation and management across diverse workload environments.

Simplified Management of Portworx Storage Pools

Managing storage pools is made effortless with the Portworx Dynamic Plugin. Administrators can utilize a dedicated UI page that provides detailed insights into the configuration and status of storage pools across their Rancher clusters. This includes information on different media types and configurations, allowing for streamlined provisioning and optimization of storage resources without needing to delve into complex CLI commands.

For more information about the Rancher extension, see our product documentation. If you’re curious to learn more about how Portworx by Pure Storage and SUSE Rancher Prime can help your organization unlock the value of Kubernetes data at enterprise scale, read more on our solution page.