OVHcloud, the European cloud giant, has taken a step forward in the multicloud era with the global launch of its Managed Rancher Service. This new service promises to transform the way organizations manage their applications across different cloud platforms and at the edge.
A solution for the multicloud era
On September 12, 2024, OVHcloud announced from Madrid the worldwide availability of its OVHcloud Managed Rancher Service. This service adds to an already extensive portfolio of Public Cloud products, covering more than 40 solutions in 8 different categories, including security, computation, storage, databases, networking services, analytics, AI, and quantum computing.
The main goal of this new service is to facilitate organizations’ transition to a multicloud environment, offering a solution that combines control, security, and productivity in a trustworthy cloud without the dreaded “vendor lock-in.”
Collaboration with SUSE for superior Kubernetes management
OVHcloud Managed Rancher Service is based on Rancher, the leading orchestration tool in the industry. Developed in close collaboration with SUSE, this solution allows for deploying and running Kubernetes clusters anywhere and at scale, efficiently supporting modern application platforms.
Peter Smails, SVP and General Manager of Enterprise Container Management at SUSE, expressed his excitement about this collaboration: “We are delighted that OVHcloud is offering SUSE’s Rancher solution to its customers. SUSE’s commitment to open source and innovation, combined with OVHcloud’s broad presence, provides companies worldwide with the ability to adopt cloud-native technologies.”
Key features of the service
The OVHcloud Managed Rancher Service offers:
- Full private deployment of Rancher
- Management and orchestration of Kubernetes clusters across any cloud
- Advanced user control and centralized management through a unified interface
- Access to an expandable services catalog
- Multicloud management capabilities
- “Multi-tenant” architecture with secure authentication options and comprehensive security policies
Commitment to data protection and sustainability
OVHcloud not only focuses on functionality, but also on security and sustainability. The service benefits from:
- ISO 27001 and HDS certifications for the highest security and data protection standards
- DatacentersA data center (or data processing center (DPC) … environmentally friendly using a unique watercooling system
- Environmental performance metrics (PUE and WUE) among the best in the industry
Availability and pricing
The service is now available with a pay-as-you-go model. Two subscriptions are offered:
- OVHcloud Edition: to manage Kubernetes clusters hosted on OVHcloud
- Standard: to support multicloud workloads
Yaniv Fdida, Chief Product Technology Officer of OVHcloud, highlighted the importance of this launch: “OVHcloud Managed Rancher Service is a key addition to our Public Cloud, meeting the needs of customers to run their critical workloads on-premise, at the edge, or on any cloud.”
With this launch, OVHcloud reaffirms its position as a leader in innovative and flexible cloud solutions, paving the way for a new era in managing applications in multicloud environments.