Portworx Deployment on SUSE Rancher Kubernetes Engine

This technical white paper provides a validated architecture and design model for deploying Portworx on SUSE Rancher Kubernetes Engine 2 (RKE2) operating on bare metal hosts. It is intended for Kubernetes administrators and cloud architects who have a foundational understanding of Portworx, RKE2, and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES). The document outlines the planning and architectural overview, focusing on high-level design, server roles, and Portworx cluster configuration. It details design considerations including storage, network, performance, and security aspects. Additionally, it covers operational considerations such as installation methods, scaling, backup, disaster recovery, and monitoring. The paper aims to provide guidelines and best practices to ensure stable and reliable deployment of Portworx, enabling users to run stateful applications efficiently within their RKE2 environment. By adhering to the recommendations, organizations can achieve optimal performance and resilience in their storage solutions.