From 361d8b28c8caa7f84f06e8e3bbd2438919c1a0c8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Catherine Luse Date: Wed, 4 Dec 2019 16:59:56 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 1/6] Align installation requirements with terms of service --- .../en/installation/requirements/_index.md | 20 ++++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 11 insertions(+), 9 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/rancher/v2.x/en/installation/requirements/_index.md b/content/rancher/v2.x/en/installation/requirements/_index.md index 722a465a8f3..5466fd4f2de 100644 --- a/content/rancher/v2.x/en/installation/requirements/_index.md +++ b/content/rancher/v2.x/en/installation/requirements/_index.md @@ -28,18 +28,20 @@ Rancher is tested on the following operating systems and their subsequent non-ma For details on which OS and Docker versions were tested with each Rancher version, refer to the [support maintenance terms.](https://rancher.com/support-maintenance-terms/all-supported-versions/rancher-v2.3.0/) -Operating System | Tested Docker Versions ----------------------|-------------------------- -Ubuntu 16.04 (64-bit x86) | Docker 17.03.x, 18.06.x, 18.09.x, 19.03.x -Ubuntu 18.04 (64-bit x86) | Docker 18.06.x, 18.09.x, 19.03.x -Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)/CentOS 7.7 (64-bit x86) | RHEL Docker 1.13 -Oracle Linux 7 update 6* (64-bit x86) | Docker 17.03.x, 18.06.x, 18.09.x, 19.03.x -RancherOS 1.5.4 (64-bit x86) | Docker 17.03.x, 18.06.x, 18.09.x, 19.03.x -Windows Server 2019 (64-bit x86) | Requires Docker Engine - Enterprise Edition (EE).** +All supported operating systems are 64-bit x86. + +Operating System | Version | Tested Docker Versions +---------------------|----------|---------------- +**CentOS** | 7.5, 7.6, 7.7 | Docker 17.03.2, 18.06.2, 18.09.x, 19.03.x +**Oracle Linux*** | 7.6 (version 7 update 6) | Docker 19.03.x +**RancherOS** | 1.5.4 | Docker 17.03.2, 18.06.2, 18.09.x (up to 18.09.8), 19.03.x +**Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)*** | 7.5, 7.6, 7.7 | RHEL Docker 1.13.x, Docker 17.03.2, 18.06.2, 18.09.x, 19.03.x +**Ubuntu** | 16.04, 18.04 | Docker 17.03.x, 18.06.x, 18.09.x, 19.03.x +**Windows Server** | 1809, 1903 | Docker 18.09.x (1809), 19.03.x (1903). Requires Docker Engine - Enterprise Edition (EE).** \* Some distributions of Linux derived from RHEL, including Oracle Linux, may have default firewall rules that block communication with Helm. This [how-to guide]({{}}/rancher/v2.x/en/installation/options/firewall) shows how to check the default firewall rules and how to open the ports with `firewalld` if necessary. -\** Nodes with Windows Server core version 1809 should use Docker EE-basic 18.09 or Docker EE-basic 19.03. Nodes with Windows Server core version 1903 should use Docker EE-basic 19.03. Supported for worker nodes only. See [Configuring Custom Clusters for Windows]({{}}/rancher/v2.x/en/cluster-provisioning/rke-clusters/windows-clusters/) +\** Nodes with Windows Server core version 1809 should use Docker EE-basic 18.09 (1809) or Docker EE-basic 19.03 (1903). Nodes with Windows Server core version 1903 should use Docker EE-basic 19.03. Supported for worker nodes only. See [Configuring Custom Clusters for Windows]({{}}/rancher/v2.x/en/cluster-provisioning/rke-clusters/windows-clusters/) If you plan to run Rancher on ARM64, see [Running on ARM64 (Experimental)]({{}}/rancher/v2.x/en/installation/arm64-platform/) From 5206cf649b905121f3fce45e0b0af540c7762793 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Catherine Luse Date: Wed, 4 Dec 2019 17:54:13 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 2/6] Clarify that Windows nodes aren't supported for running Rancher server --- .../node-requirements/_index.md | 25 ++++++++++++++++--- .../en/installation/requirements/_index.md | 13 ++++------ 2 files changed, 27 insertions(+), 11 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/rancher/v2.x/en/cluster-provisioning/node-requirements/_index.md b/content/rancher/v2.x/en/cluster-provisioning/node-requirements/_index.md index cf5e5cddd61..bfe7cd65230 100644 --- a/content/rancher/v2.x/en/cluster-provisioning/node-requirements/_index.md +++ b/content/rancher/v2.x/en/cluster-provisioning/node-requirements/_index.md @@ -7,17 +7,36 @@ This page describes the requirements for the nodes where your apps and services In this section, "user cluster" refers to a cluster running your apps, which should be separate from the cluster (or single node) running Rancher. -> It is important to note that if Rancher is installed on a high-availability Kubernetes cluster, the Rancher server cluster and user clusters have the same requirements for OS and Docker, but other requirements are different. For Rancher installation requirements, refer to the node requirements in the [installation section.]({{}}/rancher/v2.x/en/installation/requirements/) +> If Rancher is installed on a high-availability Kubernetes cluster, the Rancher server cluster and user clusters have different requirements. For Rancher installation requirements, refer to the node requirements in the [installation section.]({{}}/rancher/v2.x/en/installation/requirements/) Make sure the nodes for the Rancher server fulfill the following requirements: -- Operating systems and Docker requirements - same as the [requirements for Rancher installation]({{}}/rancher/v2.x/en/installation/requirements/#operating-systems-and-docker-requirements) +- [Operating systems and Docker requirements](#operating-systems-and-docker-requirements) - [Hardware Requirements](#hardware-requirements) - [Networking Requirements](#networking-requirements) # Operating Systems and Docker Requirements -For the nodes in user clusters, the requirements for the operating system and Docker version are the same as the [OS and Docker requirements for the Rancher server cluster.]({{}}/rancher/v2.x/en/installation/requirements/#operating-systems-and-docker-requirements) +For details on which OS and Docker versions were tested with each Rancher version, refer to the [support maintenance terms.](https://rancher.com/support-maintenance-terms/all-supported-versions/rancher-v2.3.0/) + +All supported operating systems are 64-bit x86. + +Operating System | Version | Tested Docker Versions +---------------------|----------|---------------- +**CentOS** | 7.5, 7.6, 7.7 | Docker 17.03.2, 18.06.2, 18.09.x, 19.03.x +**Oracle Linux*** | 7.7 | Docker 19.03.x +**RancherOS** | 1.5.4 | Docker 17.03.2, 18.06.2, 18.09.x (up to 18.09.8), 19.03.x +**Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)*** | 7.7 | RHEL Docker 1.13.x, Docker 17.03.2, 18.06.2, 18.09.x, 19.03.x +**Ubuntu** | 16.04, 18.04 | Docker 17.03.x, 18.06.x, 18.09.x, 19.03.x +**Windows Server** | 1809, 1903 | Docker 18.09.x (1809), 19.03.x (1903). Requires Docker Engine - Enterprise Edition (EE).** + +\* Some distributions of Linux derived from RHEL, including Oracle Linux, may have default firewall rules that block communication with Helm. This [how-to guide]({{}}/rancher/v2.x/en/installation/options/firewall) shows how to check the default firewall rules and how to open the ports with `firewalld` if necessary. + +\** Nodes with Windows Server core version 1809 should use Docker EE-basic 18.09 (1809) or Docker EE-basic 19.03 (1903). Nodes with Windows Server core version 1903 should use Docker EE-basic 19.03. Supported for worker nodes only. See [Configuring Custom Clusters for Windows]({{}}/rancher/v2.x/en/cluster-provisioning/rke-clusters/windows-clusters/) + +If you plan to run Rancher on ARM64, see [Running on ARM64 (Experimental).]({{}}/rancher/v2.x/en/installation/arm64-platform/) + +For information on how to install Docker, refer to the offical [Docker documentation.](https://docs.docker.com/) # Hardware Requirements diff --git a/content/rancher/v2.x/en/installation/requirements/_index.md b/content/rancher/v2.x/en/installation/requirements/_index.md index 5466fd4f2de..c72dc75f37d 100644 --- a/content/rancher/v2.x/en/installation/requirements/_index.md +++ b/content/rancher/v2.x/en/installation/requirements/_index.md @@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ aliases: This page describes the software, hardware, and networking requirements for the nodes where the Rancher server will be installed. The Rancher server can be installed on a single node or a high-availability Kubernetes cluster. -> It is important to note that if you install Rancher on a Kubernetes cluster, the hardware and networking requirements for the Rancher cluster are different than the [node requirements for user clusters,]({{}}/rancher/v2.x/en/cluster-provisioning/node-requirements/) which will run your apps and services. +> It is important to note that if you install Rancher on a Kubernetes cluster, requirements are different from the [node requirements for downstream user clusters,]({{}}/rancher/v2.x/en/cluster-provisioning/node-requirements/) which will run your apps and services. Make sure the node(s) for the Rancher server fulfill the following requirements: @@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ For a list of best practices that we recommend for running the Rancher server in # Operating Systems and Docker Requirements -Rancher is tested on the following operating systems and their subsequent non-major releases with a supported version of [Docker](https://www.docker.com/). +The Rancher server is tested on the following operating systems and their subsequent non-major releases with a supported version of [Docker](https://www.docker.com/). For details on which OS and Docker versions were tested with each Rancher version, refer to the [support maintenance terms.](https://rancher.com/support-maintenance-terms/all-supported-versions/rancher-v2.3.0/) @@ -33,17 +33,14 @@ All supported operating systems are 64-bit x86. Operating System | Version | Tested Docker Versions ---------------------|----------|---------------- **CentOS** | 7.5, 7.6, 7.7 | Docker 17.03.2, 18.06.2, 18.09.x, 19.03.x -**Oracle Linux*** | 7.6 (version 7 update 6) | Docker 19.03.x +**Oracle Linux*** | 7.7 | Docker 19.03.x **RancherOS** | 1.5.4 | Docker 17.03.2, 18.06.2, 18.09.x (up to 18.09.8), 19.03.x -**Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)*** | 7.5, 7.6, 7.7 | RHEL Docker 1.13.x, Docker 17.03.2, 18.06.2, 18.09.x, 19.03.x +**Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)*** | 7.7 | RHEL Docker 1.13.x, Docker 17.03.2, 18.06.2, 18.09.x, 19.03.x **Ubuntu** | 16.04, 18.04 | Docker 17.03.x, 18.06.x, 18.09.x, 19.03.x -**Windows Server** | 1809, 1903 | Docker 18.09.x (1809), 19.03.x (1903). Requires Docker Engine - Enterprise Edition (EE).** \* Some distributions of Linux derived from RHEL, including Oracle Linux, may have default firewall rules that block communication with Helm. This [how-to guide]({{}}/rancher/v2.x/en/installation/options/firewall) shows how to check the default firewall rules and how to open the ports with `firewalld` if necessary. -\** Nodes with Windows Server core version 1809 should use Docker EE-basic 18.09 (1809) or Docker EE-basic 19.03 (1903). Nodes with Windows Server core version 1903 should use Docker EE-basic 19.03. Supported for worker nodes only. See [Configuring Custom Clusters for Windows]({{}}/rancher/v2.x/en/cluster-provisioning/rke-clusters/windows-clusters/) - -If you plan to run Rancher on ARM64, see [Running on ARM64 (Experimental)]({{}}/rancher/v2.x/en/installation/arm64-platform/) +If you plan to run Rancher on ARM64, see [Running on ARM64 (Experimental).]({{}}/rancher/v2.x/en/installation/arm64-platform/) For information on how to install Docker, refer to the offical [Docker documentation.](https://docs.docker.com/) From eb44811d453638b4ccd5a3af0e3ea1cd67f0fcdc Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Catherine Luse Date: Wed, 4 Dec 2019 17:58:08 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 3/6] Remove reference to Rancher server from downstream cluster doc --- .../v2.x/en/cluster-provisioning/node-requirements/_index.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/content/rancher/v2.x/en/cluster-provisioning/node-requirements/_index.md b/content/rancher/v2.x/en/cluster-provisioning/node-requirements/_index.md index bfe7cd65230..58a1a50768e 100644 --- a/content/rancher/v2.x/en/cluster-provisioning/node-requirements/_index.md +++ b/content/rancher/v2.x/en/cluster-provisioning/node-requirements/_index.md @@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ Operating System | Version | Tested Docker Versions \** Nodes with Windows Server core version 1809 should use Docker EE-basic 18.09 (1809) or Docker EE-basic 19.03 (1903). Nodes with Windows Server core version 1903 should use Docker EE-basic 19.03. Supported for worker nodes only. See [Configuring Custom Clusters for Windows]({{}}/rancher/v2.x/en/cluster-provisioning/rke-clusters/windows-clusters/) -If you plan to run Rancher on ARM64, see [Running on ARM64 (Experimental).]({{}}/rancher/v2.x/en/installation/arm64-platform/) +If you plan to use ARM64, see [Running on ARM64 (Experimental).]({{}}/rancher/v2.x/en/installation/arm64-platform/) For information on how to install Docker, refer to the offical [Docker documentation.](https://docs.docker.com/) From f11972372ef02c7e5dcf8b1e6d33bcb7d3270d2a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Catherine Luse Date: Thu, 5 Dec 2019 15:34:24 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 4/6] Break out Docker requirements for Ubuntu into two lines --- .../v2.x/en/cluster-provisioning/node-requirements/_index.md | 3 ++- content/rancher/v2.x/en/installation/requirements/_index.md | 3 ++- 2 files changed, 4 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/rancher/v2.x/en/cluster-provisioning/node-requirements/_index.md b/content/rancher/v2.x/en/cluster-provisioning/node-requirements/_index.md index 58a1a50768e..ec4b79da8b9 100644 --- a/content/rancher/v2.x/en/cluster-provisioning/node-requirements/_index.md +++ b/content/rancher/v2.x/en/cluster-provisioning/node-requirements/_index.md @@ -27,7 +27,8 @@ Operating System | Version | Tested Docker Versions **Oracle Linux*** | 7.7 | Docker 19.03.x **RancherOS** | 1.5.4 | Docker 17.03.2, 18.06.2, 18.09.x (up to 18.09.8), 19.03.x **Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)*** | 7.7 | RHEL Docker 1.13.x, Docker 17.03.2, 18.06.2, 18.09.x, 19.03.x -**Ubuntu** | 16.04, 18.04 | Docker 17.03.x, 18.06.x, 18.09.x, 19.03.x +**Ubuntu** | 16.04 | Docker 17.03.x, 18.06.x, 18.09.x, 19.03.x +**Ubuntu** | 18.04 | Docker 18.06.x, 18.09.x, 19.03.x **Windows Server** | 1809, 1903 | Docker 18.09.x (1809), 19.03.x (1903). Requires Docker Engine - Enterprise Edition (EE).** \* Some distributions of Linux derived from RHEL, including Oracle Linux, may have default firewall rules that block communication with Helm. This [how-to guide]({{}}/rancher/v2.x/en/installation/options/firewall) shows how to check the default firewall rules and how to open the ports with `firewalld` if necessary. diff --git a/content/rancher/v2.x/en/installation/requirements/_index.md b/content/rancher/v2.x/en/installation/requirements/_index.md index c72dc75f37d..a2ebb9956ba 100644 --- a/content/rancher/v2.x/en/installation/requirements/_index.md +++ b/content/rancher/v2.x/en/installation/requirements/_index.md @@ -36,7 +36,8 @@ Operating System | Version | Tested Docker Versions **Oracle Linux*** | 7.7 | Docker 19.03.x **RancherOS** | 1.5.4 | Docker 17.03.2, 18.06.2, 18.09.x (up to 18.09.8), 19.03.x **Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)*** | 7.7 | RHEL Docker 1.13.x, Docker 17.03.2, 18.06.2, 18.09.x, 19.03.x -**Ubuntu** | 16.04, 18.04 | Docker 17.03.x, 18.06.x, 18.09.x, 19.03.x +**Ubuntu** | 16.04 | Docker 17.03.x, 18.06.x, 18.09.x, 19.03.x +**Ubuntu** | 18.04 | Docker 18.06.x, 18.09.x, 19.03.x \* Some distributions of Linux derived from RHEL, including Oracle Linux, may have default firewall rules that block communication with Helm. This [how-to guide]({{}}/rancher/v2.x/en/installation/options/firewall) shows how to check the default firewall rules and how to open the ports with `firewalld` if necessary. From b14f0b0421fb8c0fded4537fdfdbf86e6fe323b5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: catherineluse Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2019 15:47:27 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 5/6] Remove specific OS/Docker versions from Rancher installation docs --- .../node-requirements/_index.md | 30 +++++++++---------- .../en/installation/requirements/_index.md | 15 +++------- 2 files changed, 19 insertions(+), 26 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/rancher/v2.x/en/cluster-provisioning/node-requirements/_index.md b/content/rancher/v2.x/en/cluster-provisioning/node-requirements/_index.md index ec4b79da8b9..be5fdfe6cf5 100644 --- a/content/rancher/v2.x/en/cluster-provisioning/node-requirements/_index.md +++ b/content/rancher/v2.x/en/cluster-provisioning/node-requirements/_index.md @@ -17,28 +17,28 @@ Make sure the nodes for the Rancher server fulfill the following requirements: # Operating Systems and Docker Requirements -For details on which OS and Docker versions were tested with each Rancher version, refer to the [support maintenance terms.](https://rancher.com/support-maintenance-terms/all-supported-versions/rancher-v2.3.0/) +Rancher should work with any modern Linux distribution and any modern Docker version. Linux is required for the etcd and controlplane nodes of all downstream clusters. Worker nodes may run Linux or [Windows Server.](#requirements-for-windows-nodes) The capability to use Windows worker nodes in downstream clusters was added in Rancher v2.3.0. + +Rancher works has been tested with downstream clusters running Ubuntu, CentOS, Oracle Linux, RancherOS, and RedHat Enterprise Linux. For details on which OS and Docker versions were tested with each Rancher version, refer to the [support maintenance terms.](https://rancher.com/support-maintenance-terms/all-supported-versions/rancher-v2.3.0/) All supported operating systems are 64-bit x86. -Operating System | Version | Tested Docker Versions ----------------------|----------|---------------- -**CentOS** | 7.5, 7.6, 7.7 | Docker 17.03.2, 18.06.2, 18.09.x, 19.03.x -**Oracle Linux*** | 7.7 | Docker 19.03.x -**RancherOS** | 1.5.4 | Docker 17.03.2, 18.06.2, 18.09.x (up to 18.09.8), 19.03.x -**Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)*** | 7.7 | RHEL Docker 1.13.x, Docker 17.03.2, 18.06.2, 18.09.x, 19.03.x -**Ubuntu** | 16.04 | Docker 17.03.x, 18.06.x, 18.09.x, 19.03.x -**Ubuntu** | 18.04 | Docker 18.06.x, 18.09.x, 19.03.x -**Windows Server** | 1809, 1903 | Docker 18.09.x (1809), 19.03.x (1903). Requires Docker Engine - Enterprise Edition (EE).** - -\* Some distributions of Linux derived from RHEL, including Oracle Linux, may have default firewall rules that block communication with Helm. This [how-to guide]({{}}/rancher/v2.x/en/installation/options/firewall) shows how to check the default firewall rules and how to open the ports with `firewalld` if necessary. - -\** Nodes with Windows Server core version 1809 should use Docker EE-basic 18.09 (1809) or Docker EE-basic 19.03 (1903). Nodes with Windows Server core version 1903 should use Docker EE-basic 19.03. Supported for worker nodes only. See [Configuring Custom Clusters for Windows]({{}}/rancher/v2.x/en/cluster-provisioning/rke-clusters/windows-clusters/) - If you plan to use ARM64, see [Running on ARM64 (Experimental).]({{}}/rancher/v2.x/en/installation/arm64-platform/) For information on how to install Docker, refer to the offical [Docker documentation.](https://docs.docker.com/) +> **Note:** Some distributions of Linux derived from RHEL, including Oracle Linux, may have default firewall rules that block communication with Helm. This [how-to guide]({{}}/rancher/v2.x/en/installation/options/firewall) shows how to check the default firewall rules and how to open the ports with `firewalld` if necessary. + +### Requirements for Windows Nodes + +_Windows worker nodes can be used as of Rancher v2.3.0_ + +Nodes with Windows Server core version 1809 should use Docker EE-basic 18.09 (1809) or Docker EE-basic 19.03 (1903). + +Nodes with Windows Server core version 1903 should use Docker EE-basic 19.03. + +Windows nodes can be used for worker nodes only. See [Configuring Custom Clusters for Windows]({{}}/rancher/v2.x/en/cluster-provisioning/rke-clusters/windows-clusters/) + # Hardware Requirements The hardware requirements for nodes with the `worker` role mostly depend on your workloads. The minimum to run the Kubernetes node components is 1 CPU (core) and 1GB of memory. diff --git a/content/rancher/v2.x/en/installation/requirements/_index.md b/content/rancher/v2.x/en/installation/requirements/_index.md index a2ebb9956ba..c31ed07a256 100644 --- a/content/rancher/v2.x/en/installation/requirements/_index.md +++ b/content/rancher/v2.x/en/installation/requirements/_index.md @@ -24,22 +24,15 @@ For a list of best practices that we recommend for running the Rancher server in # Operating Systems and Docker Requirements -The Rancher server is tested on the following operating systems and their subsequent non-major releases with a supported version of [Docker](https://www.docker.com/). +Rancher should work with any modern Linux distribution and any modern Docker version. + +Rancher has been tested with Ubuntu, CentOS, Oracle Linux, RancherOS, and RedHat Enterprise Linux. For details on which OS and Docker versions were tested with each Rancher version, refer to the [support maintenance terms.](https://rancher.com/support-maintenance-terms/all-supported-versions/rancher-v2.3.0/) All supported operating systems are 64-bit x86. -Operating System | Version | Tested Docker Versions ----------------------|----------|---------------- -**CentOS** | 7.5, 7.6, 7.7 | Docker 17.03.2, 18.06.2, 18.09.x, 19.03.x -**Oracle Linux*** | 7.7 | Docker 19.03.x -**RancherOS** | 1.5.4 | Docker 17.03.2, 18.06.2, 18.09.x (up to 18.09.8), 19.03.x -**Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)*** | 7.7 | RHEL Docker 1.13.x, Docker 17.03.2, 18.06.2, 18.09.x, 19.03.x -**Ubuntu** | 16.04 | Docker 17.03.x, 18.06.x, 18.09.x, 19.03.x -**Ubuntu** | 18.04 | Docker 18.06.x, 18.09.x, 19.03.x - -\* Some distributions of Linux derived from RHEL, including Oracle Linux, may have default firewall rules that block communication with Helm. This [how-to guide]({{}}/rancher/v2.x/en/installation/options/firewall) shows how to check the default firewall rules and how to open the ports with `firewalld` if necessary. +> **Note:** Some distributions of Linux derived from RHEL, including Oracle Linux, may have default firewall rules that block communication with Helm. This [how-to guide]({{}}/rancher/v2.x/en/installation/options/firewall) shows how to check the default firewall rules and how to open the ports with `firewalld` if necessary. If you plan to run Rancher on ARM64, see [Running on ARM64 (Experimental).]({{}}/rancher/v2.x/en/installation/arm64-platform/) From e4538444e7f47d8851e9aae9a902cfdb20c060a7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: catherineluse Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2019 16:05:24 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 6/6] Remove references to specific Rancher and Docker versions --- .../en/cluster-provisioning/node-requirements/_index.md | 6 ++---- content/rancher/v2.x/en/installation/requirements/_index.md | 4 ++-- 2 files changed, 4 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/rancher/v2.x/en/cluster-provisioning/node-requirements/_index.md b/content/rancher/v2.x/en/cluster-provisioning/node-requirements/_index.md index be5fdfe6cf5..a3ae41d0c57 100644 --- a/content/rancher/v2.x/en/cluster-provisioning/node-requirements/_index.md +++ b/content/rancher/v2.x/en/cluster-provisioning/node-requirements/_index.md @@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ Make sure the nodes for the Rancher server fulfill the following requirements: Rancher should work with any modern Linux distribution and any modern Docker version. Linux is required for the etcd and controlplane nodes of all downstream clusters. Worker nodes may run Linux or [Windows Server.](#requirements-for-windows-nodes) The capability to use Windows worker nodes in downstream clusters was added in Rancher v2.3.0. -Rancher works has been tested with downstream clusters running Ubuntu, CentOS, Oracle Linux, RancherOS, and RedHat Enterprise Linux. For details on which OS and Docker versions were tested with each Rancher version, refer to the [support maintenance terms.](https://rancher.com/support-maintenance-terms/all-supported-versions/rancher-v2.3.0/) +Rancher works has been tested and is supported with downstream clusters running Ubuntu, CentOS, Oracle Linux, RancherOS, and RedHat Enterprise Linux. For details on which OS and Docker versions were tested with each Rancher version, refer to the [support maintenance terms.](https://rancher.com/support-maintenance-terms/) All supported operating systems are 64-bit x86. @@ -33,9 +33,7 @@ For information on how to install Docker, refer to the offical [Docker documenta _Windows worker nodes can be used as of Rancher v2.3.0_ -Nodes with Windows Server core version 1809 should use Docker EE-basic 18.09 (1809) or Docker EE-basic 19.03 (1903). - -Nodes with Windows Server core version 1903 should use Docker EE-basic 19.03. +Nodes with Windows Server must run Docker Enterprise Edition. Windows nodes can be used for worker nodes only. See [Configuring Custom Clusters for Windows]({{}}/rancher/v2.x/en/cluster-provisioning/rke-clusters/windows-clusters/) diff --git a/content/rancher/v2.x/en/installation/requirements/_index.md b/content/rancher/v2.x/en/installation/requirements/_index.md index c31ed07a256..58da1f13b08 100644 --- a/content/rancher/v2.x/en/installation/requirements/_index.md +++ b/content/rancher/v2.x/en/installation/requirements/_index.md @@ -26,9 +26,9 @@ For a list of best practices that we recommend for running the Rancher server in Rancher should work with any modern Linux distribution and any modern Docker version. -Rancher has been tested with Ubuntu, CentOS, Oracle Linux, RancherOS, and RedHat Enterprise Linux. +Rancher has been tested and is supported with Ubuntu, CentOS, Oracle Linux, RancherOS, and RedHat Enterprise Linux. -For details on which OS and Docker versions were tested with each Rancher version, refer to the [support maintenance terms.](https://rancher.com/support-maintenance-terms/all-supported-versions/rancher-v2.3.0/) +For details on which OS and Docker versions were tested with each Rancher version, refer to the [support maintenance terms.](https://rancher.com/support-maintenance-terms/) All supported operating systems are 64-bit x86.