Proven SUSE Rancher to Mirantis Migration – Fixed Scope
Yes, you can migrate SUSE Rancher to Mirantis Kubernetes Engine with a predictable 2–4 month project, senior engineers, and zero security gaps during the transition. Here is how it works.
The lowest-cost way off SUSE Rancher: our migration tooling automates the repetitive work —you pay senior engineers for judgment, not keystrokes.
How we support SUSE Rancher → Mirantis Kubernetes Engine after migration
- ✓Fixed-scope project – no surprises on timeline or cost
- ✓Senior platform engineers run your migration end to end
- ✓Premium support for legacy SUSE Rancher during transition
- ✓40–70% savings on legacy platform support while you plan
- ✓24/7 US-based support, including post-migration operations
- ✓Secure-by-default MKE on any cloud or bare metal
Federal FIPS 140-2 compliance gaps
Your agency requires validated cryptography. SUSE Rancher’s FIPS posture may fall short for classified or regulated workloads. Mirantis Kubernetes Engine ships FIPS 140-2 compliant out of the box — no custom builds.
Consolidating Docker Enterprise architectures
If you are merging Docker Enterprise instances or standardizing on MKE, Rancher adds unnecessary orchestration overhead. A direct migration eliminates the middle layer, simplifies operations, and aligns with your Kubernetes and Swarm strategy.
Unfavorable pricing at SUSE renewal
Rising licensing costs during your next SUSE Rancher renewal can strain budgets. We help you reclaim 40–70% of that spend on the legacy platform while you execute a predictable, fixed-cost migration to MKE.
SUSE Rancher → Mirantis Kubernetes Engine migration — your questions answered
Do my Rancher Cattle APIs work with MKE?+
Cattle APIs are Rancher-specific and do not target Mirantis Kubernetes Engine. Our engineers migrate your workloads to native Kubernetes or Swarm resources, so you lose no management capability — you just use the right API for MKE.
What about Fleet-driven GitOps pipelines?+
Fleet is designed for Rancher control planes. We help you replace it with standard GitOps tools (e.g., Flux, Argo CD) that integrate directly with MKE. The migration plan includes pipeline reconfiguration so your deploy cadence stays uninterrupted.
Will I have a support gap during the migration?+
Your legacy SUSE Rancher environment stays under vendor support as long as your existing vendor contract is active — no forced cutover. If your renewal lapses before the migration completes, our independent third-party support covers most operational issues on the legacy platform. (It is not vendor support and does not include vendor patches.)
Can MKE run on bare metal in a federal environment?+
Yes. Mirantis Kubernetes Engine deploys on bare metal, virtualized infrastructure, or any cloud. It meets FIPS 140-2 standards and is trusted by defense and financial institutions for dedicated, air-gapped, or regulated workloads.
Migrate with Confidence – Schedule Your Rancher to Mirantis Planning Session
You bring the workloads. We bring the roadmap, the engineers, and premium support for as long as you need it. Upsell option: after migration, consider Mirantis Cluster Operations and Security Management for ongoing patching, monitoring, and compliance — 24/7 US-based. No lock-in. No security gaps. Click to schedule your Rancher to Mirantis Migration Planning Session.